Introduction to Tandem

Duration

2 - 3 hours

Overview

Audience

Personnel with no prior knowledge of Tandem concepts or those who need to have an understanding of Tandem's basic architecture, hardware and software tools. Junior Operators requiring a working knowledge of Tandem's System software.

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge of the IBM Operating System.

Objectives

After completion students should be able to -
  • Understand the concepts of Tandem Architecture
  • Be familiar with the Guardian 90 Operating System
  • Recognize the various hardware components of a Tandem System
  • Describe the functions and capabilities of the Text Editor
  • Use Text Edit Commands

Course Content

Module 1 INTRODUCTION TO TANDEM

  • Tandem's Philosophy (Non-Stop Computer)
  • Hardware Duplication (Twin)
  • DYNABUS
  • OLTP
  • Guardian 90
  • EXPAND
  • Utility Overview

Module 2 NONSTOP KERNEL INTRODUCTION

  • Components of the GUARDIAN 90 Operating System
  • Communications
  • Common Message System
  • System Process
  • User Process
  • Fault Tolerance
  • CPU Validation
  • Checkpointing
  • EXPAND

Module 3 THE TEXT EDITOR
 
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