
Course Description (By Curriculum)

2 to 3 hours
Personnel who require knowledge of Tandem basic architecture, hardware, and software tools
Knowledge of computer basics
After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Define the concepts of Tandem architecture
• Identify the Guardian 90 Operating System
• Recognize the various hardware components of a Tandem system
• Identify the functions and capabilities of the Text Editor
• Recognize Text Edit commands
Tandem Philosophy – Non-Stop Computer
Hardware Duplication – Twin
DYNABUS
OLTP
Guardian 90
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Utility Overview
Components of the GUARDIAN 90 Operating System
Communications
Common Message System
System and User Processes
Fault Tolerance
CPU Validation
Checkpointing
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