INTEL® SOFTWARE ASSESSMENT TOOLS
What are Intel Software Assessment Tools?
The Intel® Software Partner Program offers a set of applications
designed by Intel to help developers to assess the level of
performance or capability of their software on specific Intel
technologies.
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How do software assessment tools help members of the Intel
Software Partner Program?
Software assessment tools are designed for use during the
software development process to help developers assess or check the
performance levels or capabilities of their software. The tools
help to determine whether additional programming or code changes
could further optimize results on specific Intel technologies.
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What software assessment tools are available for my
developers?
Software Assessment Tools are being added frequently. Click here for the most
current list of tools.
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GETTING STARTED
When should my development team use the software assessment
tools?
To get the maximum value from the software assessment tools,
programmers should incorporate these tools into their software
development process as early as possible. Repeated assessments
allow programmers to monitor the progress of their software
programming.
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How much time does it take to use a software assessment tool to
assess my software?
The software assessment will typically take less than 1 hour to
complete. The actual time is dependent on the software being
measured and prior benchmarking experience of the individual
performing the assessment.
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How do I access Intel Software Assessment Tools?
Members can access all of Software Assessment Tools:
instructions, technical requirements and resources by visiting the
Software Assessment Center.
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Is there a cost for the software assessment tools?
The software assessment tools are free to members.
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REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
What type of assessment reporting do the tools provide?
Each tool allows the user to view basic assessment results. When
a Tool Report File is uploaded to the Intel Software Partner
Program web site, developers can obtain additional assessment and
troubleshooting information and recommendations for improved
results where appropriate.
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If I upload my optional Tool Report File, is my data secured?
Will it be shared or viewed by others?
Your assessment data will be uploaded to a secure system that is
only accessible by Intel and will be held confidentially. After
uploading your Tool Report File, the on-line Software Assessment
Report will allow members to see how their anonymous results
compare to those of the larger participating community.
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Why is it valuable to upload a Tool Report File to the Intel
Software Partner Program?
If you upload a Tool Report File, you will receive a Software
Assessment Report that provides additional assessment and
troubleshooting information, plus recommendations for helping
improve results where appropriate. In addition, Intel may look at
Tool Report File submissions when identifying ISVs for potential
co-marketing opportunities.
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What information does the Software Assessment Report tell about
our software?
The software assessment report details vary depending on the
Intel technology used, but includes additional assessment and
troubleshooting information that is not provided by the tool. It
will also compare your results against a set of technology-specific
technical criteria and provide recommendations for helping improve
results where appropriate.
