A network-computing infrastructure for tool experimentation applied to computer architecture education
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Renato J. Figueiredo, José A. B. Fortes, Rudolf Eigenmann, Nirav Kapadia, Sumalatha Adabala, Jose Miguel-Alonso, Valerie Taylor, Miron Livny, Luis Vidal, Jan-Jo ChenAuthors Info & Claims
Renato J. Figueiredo, José A. B. Fortes, Rudolf Eigenmann, Nirav Kapadia, Sumalatha Adabala, Jose Miguel-Alonso, Valerie Taylor, Miron Livny, Luis Vidal, Jan-Jo ChenAuthors Info & ClaimsPages 18 - es
Abstract
Computer architects increasingly depend on the use of software tools to evaluate and investigate the design of computer systems. It is therefore very important that educators in this field promote extensive tool-based student experimentation in architecture classes. However, the integration of today's complex architecture tools into curricula poses several challenges to an instructor, including management of powerful computing resources, software installation and maintenance, and development of tool-specific educational material. This paper describes how these challenges are addressed by a universally accessible network-computing infrastructure - NETCARE - that provides educators with a Web portal to access computing resources, executable tools and educational material.
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