Date: 26-Nov-2009 URL: global/training/catalog/courses/WP-100-S10.xml

Solaris Developer Introduction to Sun Studio (WP-100-S10)

This web based training introduces Solaris software platform developers to Sun Studio software. It provides developers with an overview of how to compile, edit, debug, and analyze performance with Sun Studio. Developers will be able to use performance analyzer features and increase productivity using Sun Studio.

Course Length

2 hours

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Languages

English

Who Can Benefit

This course is designed for program developers who code in C, C++ or Fortran who want to produce optimally performing applications.

Prerequisites

To succeed fully in this course, students should be experienced C, C++ or Fortran programmers.

Skills Gained

Describe the functions of the Sun Studio components
Compile code with the Sun Studio compilers
Debug code with the Sun Studio debugger
Analyze program performance with Sun Studio Performance Analyzer
Deploy applications on multicore/multiprocessor systems

Course Content

Module 1 - Introducing Sun Studio

Identify the components of Sun Studio
State the benefits of using Sun Studio
State the benefits of using the Integrated Development Environment (IDE)

Module 2 - Compiling Code With the Sun Studio Compilers

Describe the main features of the Sun Studio compilers
Compile simple programs from the command line
Understand the value of and use selected compiler options
Examine performance graphs to verify compiler optimizations

Module 3 - Debugging Code With Sun Studio Debugger

Debug programs from the CLI using the Sun Studio debugger, dbx
Use the dbx debugger to identify memory leaks
Use the fix and continue feature of the dbx debugger
Use the run time checking feature of the dbx debugger

Module 4 - Analyzing Program Performance With Sun Studio Performance Analyzer

Use the Performance Analyzer to analyze function calls in a program
Use the Performance Analyzer to determine what parts of a program are candidates for improvement
Use the Performance Analyzer to verify performance enhancing changes

Module 5 - Introducing OpenMP

State the benefits of using the OpenMP API in application design
Describe the components of OpenMP support in Sun Studio
Write a simple OpenMP pragma statement
State the follow on training for details about OpenMP