Performance evaluation principles for vector- and multiprocessor systems
Authors:
Ulrich Herzog
Affiliation:
Institute for Mathematical Machines and Data Processing, Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nürnberg, Chair for Computer Architecture and Performance Evaluation, D-8520, Erlangen, Fed. Rep. Germany
Abstract:
Skilful computer system measurement, modelling and performance evaluation techniques are needed for supercomputer architectures. They allow to accurately determine characteristics performance values, to find potential hardware- and software-bottleneck; they also help to efficiently distribute and schedule user tasks. This paper is an extended version of a tutorial contribution at the IEEE CompEuro 87 and surveys fundamental performance issues and their solution for supercomputer architectures.