Supercomputer Applications
Unit #2 - PVM
by D.W. Hyatt
Evaluation by Objectives:
The following are the objectives that will be used to evaluate the web-based
presentation for Unit #2. Make sure
you meet or exceed all objectives, and you can receive a perfect score or
even some bonus points.
- Parallel Virtual Machine and the PVM Environment
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The student is able to properly configure the PVM computing environment in
order to do standard actions such as run the PVM console window and add
remote hosts.
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The student has been able to compile and run an existing PVM program such
as the ones posted on the website.
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The student has created an original PVM program that uses one of the
basic algorithm types discussed in class: master-slave, relay (pipeline),
or tree approach.
- Web Page Presentation on PVM
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The web page presentation contains some general background information
explaining what PVM is and how it works.
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The web page discusses the student's own PVM program, how it works (or
was supposed to work!), and what it was designed to do.
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The web page contains links to properly documented source code
of the original PVM program.
- Extra Credit
- Does the program involve any advanced features of PVM or UNIX that
go beyond what was required in class?
- Does the program show exceptional creativity or imagination in the
design or execution?