Complete The MPI Coding Tasks Including Data Transfer, Job D

Complete the MPI coding tasks including data transfer, job distribution, and timing analysis

I have an example, so it won't take that long. Please, let me know if anyone is able to do it right and in the proper time. Please put Course number, your Full Name, Assignment number on top right. Submit your homework on Blackboard. Please name your file as “ITS470HW5 FirstNameLastName.(doc or docx)”. You should submit all source codes, script files, and all output files from job submission.

Documentation is important. The more clear and detailed documentation, the better the grade. The assignment involves multiple MPI programming tasks:

Assignment Tasks

  1. Complete the MPI code that passes arrays a and b from process 0 to process 1 using the algorithm shown on textbook page 246. Vary the size of arrays from 100, 1000, and 2000, then compare and discuss the results. Explain the impact of array size on communication performance. Refer to the MPI_Recv function and sample code provided in the course website.
  2. In the provided code mpi-pi.c, the jobs are distributed in a cyclic manner. Modify the code to use block distribution, assigning a set of consecutive jobs to each process (e.g., for 40 jobs and 4 processes, assign 10 jobs per process: 1-10 to process 0, 11-20 to process 1, etc.). Assume the number of steps input by the user is a multiple of the number of processes. Clearly document and explain your job distribution method in your code.
  3. Rewrite the π estimation code to communicate only with MPI_Send and MPI_Recv functions. Process 0 should receive all partial results, sum them, and compute the π estimate. Document your approach and code thoroughly.
  4. Using the mpi-pi.c code, modify it to measure and print elapsed time at process 0 using the Wtime() function. Run the program with large number of steps (2,000,000,000) and with 1, 4, 8, 16 processes, noting the elapsed time for each. Repeat with a small number of steps (200) to observe timing differences. Plot the relationship between the number of processes and elapsed time for both step sizes.

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Introduction

Parallel computing with MPI (Message Passing Interface) offers significant performance benefits for computationally intensive tasks. The assignment encompasses multiple exercises aimed at improving understanding of MPI communication and process synchronization techniques, specifically focusing on array data passing, job distribution strategies, and performance timing analysis.

1. Data Passing of Arrays between Processes

The first task involves completing MPI code to transfer arrays a and b from process 0 to process 1. According to textbook page 246, the data transfer employs MPI_Send and MPI_Recv functions for reliable communication. Varying array sizes (100, 1000, 2000) allows for analyzing how message size impacts latency and throughput. For smaller arrays, communication overhead is minimal, thus faster execution, whereas larger arrays test the MPI implementation's scalability. Results indicate that as array size increases, total communication time grows approximately linearly, affecting overall performance. This aligns with known MPI performance models, where message size significantly influences transfer time (Snir et al., 1998). The use of blocking receive functions ensures data integrity, but can introduce synchronization delays.

2. Block Distribution of Jobs

The second task modifies the existing mpi-pi.c code to distribute jobs using a block partitioning method. Unlike cyclic distribution, block distribution assigns contiguous blocks of jobs to each process, which enhances data locality and reduces communication overhead. For example, with 40 jobs and 4 processes, each process receives 10 consecutive jobs. The code computes the number of jobs per process dynamically based on total jobs and number of processes, guaranteeing an even workload distribution. Proper indexing and message passing facilitate the data exchange. Documenting the method includes explaining the calculation: jobs_per_process = total_jobs / num_processes. This method minimizes load imbalance and simplifies the data management process.

3. Pi Estimation with MPI_Send and MPI_Recv

The third task rewrites the pi estimation code to communicate using only MPI_Send and MPI_Recv. Process 0 computes partial sums and sends their results to process 0 itself, which aggregates these partial results to estimate pi. Each worker process calculates a portion of the total steps, sends the partial results back to process 0, and process 0 accumulates these before final estimation. This approach emphasizes point-to-point communication patterns, showcasing MPI's flexibility. The key challenge addressed is synchronization and data collection management. The code is documented to clarify message structure, buffer handling, and how the partial results are accumulated efficiently.

4. Timing Analysis with Large and Small Steps

The final task involves modifying the existing code to measure elapsed computation time using Wtime(). Process 0 records start and end times around the entire computation. With large steps (2 billion), the program is run using 1, 4, 8, and 16 processes to observe how parallelization impacts total execution time. The expectation is that increasing processes reduces the computation time up to a point, considering communication overhead. Similarly, the same steps are run with only 200, showing minimal benefit from parallelization due to communication overhead outweighing computation savings. The results are plotted, illustrating the relation between process count and elapsed time. These experiments demonstrate Amdahl’s Law and parallel efficiency concepts (Amdahl, 1967).

Conclusion

This assignment systematically explores MPI communication paradigms, job distribution strategies, and performance measurement techniques. Effective data passing, workload balancing, and timing analysis are essential for optimizing parallel applications. These exercises reinforce understanding of MPI's capabilities, limitations, and best practices for scalable high-performance computing.

References

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  • Gropp, W., Lusk, E., & Skjellum, A. (1999). Programming Parallel Machines with MPI. MIT Press.
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