Tandem Assessment Test

The Tandem Assessment Test helps organizations identify candidates who have the technical expertise to manage core banking processes using Tandem systems. The test ensures candidates are familiar with Tandem’s NonStop architecture, transaction processing, file management, security features, and troubleshooting within the banking or financial services context.

A Tandem Assessment Test evaluates candidates for:

• Understanding of Tandem NonStop Architecture: Knowledge of the Tandem NonStop architecture, including fault tolerance, scalability, and its use in high-availability environments like banking, telecommunications, and stock exchanges.
• System Configuration and Management: Proficiency in configuring and managing the Tandem operating system, including setting up nodes, clusters, and managing workloads across distributed environments.
• TACL (Tandem Advanced Command Language): Skills in using TACL, the command language for Tandem systems, to manage processes, monitor system performance, and automate tasks.
• Pathway and Transaction Processing: Understanding of Pathway, the transaction processing monitor for Tandem systems, and how it manages transaction processing and load balancing.
• Database Management: Proficiency in working with Enscribe (Tandem's native database) or SQL/MX (Tandem's SQL engine) to manage and query large datasets for real-time processing.
• Fault Tolerance and High Availability: Knowledge of Tandem’s fault-tolerant capabilities, including disk mirroring, redundancy, and managing failover processes for uninterrupted system performance.
• Security and Access Control: Understanding of security best practices for managing user roles, setting permissions, and ensuring data protection in Tandem environments.
• Performance Monitoring and Troubleshooting: Ability to monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and troubleshoot issues related to memory, CPU usage, and network performance.
• Integration with Modern Applications: Skills in integrating Tandem systems with modern applications, APIs, and cloud-based services, ensuring seamless communication between legacy and contemporary systems.

This assessment ensures that candidates have the technical and functional skills to manage the Tandem Core Banking System, including transaction processing, system performance, and security. The test can be tailored to focus on specific banking operations or integration requirements relevant to the organization.