Articles

Parallel CPython

Overcome the Global Interpreter Lock in Python and take advantage of run-time parallelism on multicore machines.

OpenCL

We take a close look at how to integrate graphics processors into your parallel programs with OpenCL.

HPC Toolbox

We’ll show you around some of the tools you need for rolling out your own high-performance cluster.

Interview: AMD’s John Fruehe, Director of Server Product Marketing

AMD is poised to announce a new generation of processors, including the Bulldozer series, which is targeted for data centers and HPC implementations. We asked John Fruehe, AMD’s Director of Product Marketing for the server and embedded space, for an inside look at what’s coming with Bulldozer and what it means for HPC vendors and customers.

GNU Parallel

GNU Parallel brings the benefits of multicore processing to the command line.

Setting Up an HPC Cluster

Setting up a real-world HPC cluster with Kickstart, SSH, Son of Grid Engine, and other free tools.