Virtualized Environment for Teaching Parallel Programming and Cluster Computing
Abstract
Topics related to parallel programming and multicomputing are usually offered in computing courses and are essential for the formation of a professional in Information Technology (IT). These topics are usually presented only at the theoretical level due to lack of adequate infrastructure, hampering learning. This paper presents the Saber Cluster, a virtualized cluster for teaching parallel programming and cluster computing. The environment is installed on an existing infrastructure using simple and free technology. It can be accessed remotely on any day of the week by students. The environment can be implemented and maintained by the students themselves.
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Published
2013-07-23
How to Cite
BESERRA, David; FRANÇA, Micael; MELO, Carlos; SOUSA, Ygor; ROMEIRO, Samuel; ANDRADE, Mariel; ARAÚJO, Alberto; SOUSA, Erica.
Virtualized Environment for Teaching Parallel Programming and Cluster Computing. In: WORKSHOP ON COMPUTING EDUCATION (WEI), 21. , 2013, Maceió/AL.
Anais [...].
Porto Alegre: Sociedade Brasileira de Computação,
2013
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p. 739-748.
ISSN 2595-6175.
