Newsgroups: comp.parallel.pvm
From: "Alice L. Conniff" <ac7b+@andrew.cmu.edu>
Subject: PVM and Distributed Computing Workshop Oct 17-19 at PSC
Organization: Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center, Carnegie Mellon, Pittsburgh, PA
Date: Mon, 29 Aug 1994 12:04:03 -0400
Message-ID: <8iMUPnq00WB94fCEZJ@andrew.cmu.edu>

                       Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center
                        PVM and Distributed Computing
                            October 17 - 19, 1994
                                      
The purpose of this workshop is to familiarize researchers and programmers
with the installation and use of PVM (Parallel Virtual Machine) to run
parallel code on a cluster of homogeneous or heterogeneous machines. PVM is a
well-accepted, public domain message-passing application developed at Oak
Ridge National Laboratory that provides an interface for the distribution of
the computation across a network of machines in a portable manner. It is 
installed and in use on the major computing systems at PSC.  Emphasis will be
on the development and use of codes on the PSC's Supercluster of DEC Alpha AXP
3000 workstations running PVM as the parallel programming environment.
Lectures will introduce PVM concepts and programming models and will be
reinforced with examples and hands-on projects on the Supercluster. The goal
is for a new user to successfully develop basic codes using PVM. The last day 
will include lectures on installation and maintenance of PVM for those who
wish to use it at their home institutions.

* Overview of Parallel Programming	* Performance Issues
* Introduction to PSC Supercluster	* Heterogeneous Environments		
* Writing PVM Programs	       		* Future Directions
* Parallel Programming Paradigms	* PVM Design/Installation/Admin.	
* PVM Performance Tools			* Practical Considerations
                  
A class account of limited allocation will be provided for use during the
workshop. Working knowledge of FORTRAN and UNIX is required. Optional evening
lab sessions will be conducted for those participants who are interested in
applying the techniques taught during the workshop to their individual
research projects. PSC staff will be available for consultation.

Admission to this workshop is free to the academic community.  Interested
corporate and government users should contact the PSC corporate liaison at
(412) 268-4960 for information on attendance fees. Housing and travel are the
responsibility of the participants, but  we will assist you in making
reservations. Group rates on hotel accommodations are available on a
first-come, first-served basis. 

Specific questions about this workshop should be directed to Alice Conniff,
Education Coordinator at conniff@psc.edu (phone: 412/268- 6800). To apply,
please complete and return the form below to:  Workshop Application Committee,
ATTN.: Lorilee Graul, Pittsburgh  Supercomputing Center, 4400 Fifth Avenue,
Pittsburgh, PA, 15213 by SEPTEMBER 5, 1994. Late registrations will be
accepted as space permits. You may also apply via electronic mail to 
workshop@psc.edu.

   Space in this workshop is limited. In the event that the workshop 
is oversubscribed, the application committee may give preference to 
researchers who already have a grant allocation at PSC. 
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                       Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center
                        PVM and Distributed Computing
                            October 17 - 19, 1994
                          Workshop Application Form
       
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