Introducing CPLEX

This preface introduces CPLEX.

What is CPLEX?
CPLEX consists of software components and options.
Parallel optimizers
Parallel optimizers are available in CPLEX.
Data entry options
CPLEX supports a variety of data entry options.
What CPLEX is not
CPLEX contrasts with other tools, such as modeling languages or integrated development environments.
What you need to know
Prerequisites for effective use of CPLEX include familiarity with your operating system, knowledge of file management, and facility in a programming language.
What’s in this manual
Getting Started with CPLEX offers tutorials for the components of CPLEX, including the Interactive Optimizer and the application programming interfaces.
Notation in this manual
Notation in this manual conforms to familiar conventions.
Related documentation
Additional documentation is available for CPLEX.

Parent topic: Getting Started with CPLEX