Owens & Minor Interview Questions and Answers

Active Directory is a directory service developed by Microsoft for Windows domain networks.

• Centralized database for managing network resources

• Stores information about users, computers, and other network objects

• Allows for authentication and authorization of users

• Enables administrators to assign policies, deploy software, and apply updates

• Example: Used in corporate environments to manage user accounts and permissions

IAM stands for Identity and Access Management. It is used for managing user identities and their access to resources.

• IAM helps organizations control who has access to what resources

• It ensures that only authorized users can access certain data or systems

• IAM can also help with compliance by providing audit trails of user access

• Examples of IAM tools include Okta, Azure AD, and AWS IAM

Middleware is software that connects different applications or services, enabling communication and data management between them.

• Acts as a bridge between different software applications.

• Facilitates communication and data exchange in distributed systems.

• Examples include message brokers like RabbitMQ and API gateways.

• Can provide services like authentication, logging, and transaction management.

• Commonly used in microservi...read more

Dependency injection is a design pattern that allows a class to receive its dependencies from an external source rather than creating them internally.

• Promotes loose coupling between classes, making code easier to manage and test.

• Facilitates easier unit testing by allowing mock dependencies to be injected.

• Commonly used in frameworks like Spring (Java) and Angular (JavaScript).

• Example: Instead of a class instantiating it...read more

In my previous project, I was involved in SAP implementation for a manufacturing company. My role included configuration, testing, and user training.

• Configured SAP modules such as MM, PP, and SD to meet business requirements

• Performed system testing to ensure proper functionality and data integrity

• Conducted end-user training sessions to familiarize employees with the new system

• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to...read more