Software Environment and Efficient Compilation

Before you attempt to analyze and improve program performance, you should:

• Obtain and install the latest version of Visual Fortran, along with performance products that can improve application performance.
• Use the DF command and its options in a manner that lets the Visual Fortran compiler perform as many optimizations as possible to improve run-time performance.
• Use certain performance capabilities provided by the operating system.

For more information:

• Install the Latest Version of Visual Fortran and Performance Products
• Compile With Appropriate Options and Multiple Source Files