Intel Parallel Studio XE Evaluation Guide

System Requirements and Prerequisites

To ensure successful installation, please review the release notes and verify that your system has the capability, capacity and prerequisites to install the product.

Find the desired version

1. Go to: Intel® Parallel Studio XE Try and Buy
2. Select the OS you need and click Download FREE Trial>
   
   
    
3. What is in each package?
   • Windows*: Intel Parallel Studio XE Cluster Edition for Windows* (C++ and Fortran)
   • Linux*: Intel Parallel Studio XE Cluster Edition for Linux* (C++ and Fortran)
   • OS X* C++: Intel Parallel Studio XE Composer Edition for C++ OS X*
   • OS X* Fortran: Intel Parallel Studio XE Composer Edition for Fortran OS X*
4. Note: although you are offered the Cluster edition you will be able to download and install a smaller, customized package

Complete the evaluation request form

1. You will be asked to supply your email address and some additional information.
2. After submitting the form you will receive a Registration Email from Intel.
3. Important: If you don’t find the email in your Inbox look for it in other folders, such as Promotions, Spam, etc.

Register for Priority Customer Support [Optional]

1. Registering for Evaluation does not create a full Intel account as no login id nor password are required to evaluate the product.
2. In the Registration Email you will find a link to create a full account.
   
3. Why should you create a full account?
   • A full account will give you 30 days of Priority Customer Support
   • You will be able to log into Intel Registration Center and manage your licenses
   • This is a single sign-in account. It will enable you to access the Intel® Developer Zone, Online Support Center and other areas within Intel
4. Note: If you already have an Intel account you don’t need to create another one.

Download

1. Click the Download > link in the email to download the product.
2. You can choose from two download options:
   • The Online Download option will launch the online installer. You will be able to install the product or create a customized package for later installation
   • The Offline Download option will download the complete package
     Note: This package is typically big. The main advantage of this option is to download a package for an installation on a different OS

Downloading an older version

If you wish to install and evaluate an older version of the product see: How do I get an older version of an Intel Software Development Product for instructions.

Using the online installer to download a customized package

1. In the installer choose the option to download for later installation.
2. Proceed to select the components to download or use the default configuration.
   Note: The full evaluation package is quite big as it encompasses the compilers, libraries, analyzers and cluster tools.
3. You can use the package to install the product on your system or on another computer, as desired.

Install

1. In the Online Installer choose the option Install to this computer.
2. OR use a previously downloaded package to install the product.
3. Proceed to select the components to install or choose the recommended settings.
4. Important: You do not require a serial number in order to install and evaluate the product.
   • If you have not installed Intel Parallel System XE before, in the license activation screen, choose the “Evaluation” activation option.
   • If the Installer finds a compatible license file on your system it will recommend a “License” activation.
5. Given the suite size the installation is expected to be quite lengthy. Please refrain from aborting mid-installation. If you cancel the installation, please let the rollback run its course.

Installing the product without Internet connection

If you install your product with no Internet connection you will need to use a “License” activation. If you don’t have a compatible license file already on your system you will need to create one. See: How do I get a license file for offline installation.

Installing the product on multiple systems

The product can be installed on multiple systems as defined by our EULA. If you work in a VM environment and need additional activation see: How do I release activation.

Start your evaluation

Once the installation is complete the “Getting Started” guide will open. If you are new to our products this is a good way to explore and get familiar with the compilers, libraries and tools. You can also find the guides on our site. See: Getting Started with Intel Parallel Studio XE.

Need support?

If you run into issues during installation or during the evaluation of the product, let us know. We want to hear from you and help you get the most out of your evaluation.

1. Check out our FAQs.
2. For peer questions and discussions, see our Developer Forums.
3. To report issues and seek help, please file a ticket at the Online Service Center.
   Note: In order to get Priority Support make sure to register in the Intel Registration Center. Use the link in your email.

What’s next?

We, at the Intel, are continually working to improve your experience with our developer program. After your evaluation you will receive a Feedback Survey. We would greatly appreciate a few minutes of your time to provide us feedback on what we are doing well and how we can improve.

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