This course is an introduction to GPU programming using the directive based OpenACC paradigm. The course consists of lectures and hands-on exercises. Topics covered in the course include basic usage of OpenACC, how to control data movement between CPUs and GPUs, and some more advanced issues related to profiling and interoperability with e.g. MPI.

Learning outcome

After the course the participants should have the basic skills needed for utilising OpenACC with new or existing programs.

Prerequisites and content level

The participants are assumed to have a working knowledge of Fortran and/or C programming languages. In addition, fluent operation in a Linux/Unix environment will be assumed.

The content level of the course is broken down as: beginner's - 0%, intermediate - 90%, advanced - 10%, community-targeted content - 0%.

Agenda

Day 1, Thursday 22.10

•   9:00 -  9:30   Introduction to accelerators​

             9:30 -9:35   Coffee break

•   9:35 - 10:30  Introduction to OpenACC
• 10:30 - 12:00  Exercises [offline]

         12:00 - 13:00  Lunch time recommended

• 13:00 - 16:00  Exercises [offline cont.]
• 16:00 - 17:00  Q&A session

Day 2, Friday 23.10

• 9:00 -  10:00  Data management​

         10:00 -10:15  Coffee break

• 10:15 - 11:00  Profiling and performance optimisation
• 11:00 - 12:00  Exercises [offline]

        12:00 - 13:00  Lunch time recommended

• 13:00 - 15:30  Exercises [offline cont.]
• 15:30 - 16:00  Advanced topic: Multiple GPUs with MPI
• 16:00 - 17:00  Q&A session

Lecturers: 

Martti Louhivuori (CSC), George Markomanolis (CSC)

Language:   English
Price:           Free of charge (2 training days)

For REGISTRATION and further detailed information please visit:

https://events.prace-ri.eu/e/GPUprogramOpenACC_CSCfi

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: OCTOBER 16, 2020 by 12:00

REGISTRATION is OBLIGATORY since the details to access the online course will be provided to the registered and accepted attendees only. If you have registered to this course and you are not able to attend, please CANCEL your registration in advance by sending an email to patc@csc.fi