Parallel Programming: Techniques and Applications Using Networked Workstations and Parallel Computers

ISBN: 0131405632

Author: Wilkinson, Barry

Condition: New

Designed for undergraduate/graduate-level parallel programming courses.This nontheoretical, highly accessible text-which is linked to real parallel programming software-covers the techniques of parallel programming in a practical manner that enables students to write and evaluate their parallel programs. Supported by the National Science Foundation and exhaustively class-tested, it is the first text of its kind that does not require access to a special multiprocessor system, concentrating instead only on parallel programs that can be executed on networked workstations using freely available parallel software tools. The Second Edition has been revised to incorporate a greater focus on cluster programming as this type of programming has become more widespread with the availability of low-cost computers.

• NEW - Chapter on Distributed Shared Memory (DSM) programming-Describes techniques and tools for shared memory programming on clusters. Enables programs to be written in shared memory paradigm which has advantages over traditional message passing programming. | Enables programs to be written in shared memory paradigm which has advantages over traditional message passing programming. | NEW - Content revisions throughout. Provides students with the most current and concise information possible. | Provides students with the most current and concise information possible. | NEW - Required software (MPI, PVM, DSM) available FREE! Students are provided with all the learning materials necessary for success in the course. | Students are provided with all the learning materials necessary for success in the course. | Usage of MPI and PVM pseudocodes. Describes algorithms and allows different programming tools to be implemented. | Describes algorithms and allows different programming tools to be implemented. | Thorough coverage of shared memory programming and Pthreads. Assists student in shared memory programming assignments. | Assists student in shared memory programming assignments. | Exploration of such applications as numerical algorithms, image processing and searching and optimization. | Chapter on Distributed Shared Memory (DSM) programming-Describes techniques and tools for shared memory programming on clusters. Enables programs to be written in shared memory paradigm which has advantages over traditional message passing programming. | Enables programs to be written in shared memory paradigm which has advantages over traditional message passing programming. | Content revisions throughout. Provides students with the most current and concise information possible. | Provides students with the most current and concise information possible. | Updated Companion Website-Includes revised step-by-step instructions for students and extensive support materials for instructors such as PowerPoint slides and assignments. Provides a resource that complements the text in a variety of ways that will help both students and professors in and out of the classroom. | Provides a resource that complements the text in a variety of ways that will help both students and professors in and out of the classroom. | Required software (MPI, PVM, DSM) available FREE! Students are provided with all the learning materials necessary for success in the course. | Students are provided with all the learning materials necessary for success in the course.