Parallel Programming Guide for HP-UX Systems

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Scope
This guide covers parallel programming methods for the HP Fortran, aC++, and C compilers
on machines running:
• HP-UX 11i v1 and higher on HP 9000 systems
• HP-UX 11i v2 and higher on Integrity systems
The HP compilers now support an extensive shared-memory programming model. HP-UX 11i
v1 and higher includes the required assembler, linker, and libraries.
This guide describes how to produce programs that efficiently exploit the features of HP
parallel architecture concepts and the HP compiler set. Producing efficient programs requires
the use of efficient algorithms and implementation. The techniques of writing an efficient
algorithm are beyond the scope of this guide. It is assumed that you have chosen the best
possible algorithm for your problem. This guide should help you obtain the best possible
performance from that algorithm.