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Cisco System Administrator Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 4 Dec 2021

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System Administrator Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 4 Dec 2021

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Jun 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

4 Questions

  • Q1. How to create file system
  • Ans. 

    To create a file system, you need to partition the disk and format it with a file system.

    • Partition the disk using a partitioning tool like fdisk or gdisk

    • Format the partition with a file system using a tool like mkfs or mkfs.ext4

    • Mount the file system to a directory using the mount command

    • Add the file system to /etc/fstab to automatically mount it on boot

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  • Q2. Ucs installation process
  • Ans. 

    UCS installation process involves several steps to set up the system.

    • Download the UCS ISO image from the official website.

    • Create a bootable USB drive or DVD using the ISO image.

    • Boot the system from the USB drive or DVD.

    • Follow the on-screen instructions to install UCS.

    • Configure the network settings and other parameters during the installation process.

    • Once the installation is complete, log in to the UCS system and start ...

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  • Q3. Os installation
    • Add your answer
  • Q4. Firewall creation
    • Add your answer

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My SQL and Python technical round is in 3 days and I need a list of important topics to practice for Python. I have worked on NumPy and Pandas libraries at my current workplace. Need an exhaustive list of topics that you guys have been asked in DA/BA role interviews. The interview is for a Big4 company. Any help is much appreciated!
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Sterlite Technologies user image Ayushi Hiwarkar

posted on 26 Mar 2024

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed before Mar 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic technical question as per the role mentioned in JD.
    • Add your answer
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Linux, networking, Billing and commands were asked. SQL queries and its required output was aaked
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Round 3 - HR 

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  • Q1. General discussion and work ethics communication
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System Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

Nokia Networks user image Anonymous

posted on 24 Apr 2024

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Apr 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. It was based on my PhD thesis.
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  • Q2. Questions on PhD thesis
    • Add your answer

System Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

Lumen Technologies user image Anonymous

posted on 27 Jul 2022

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Jul 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - Coding Test 

Plsql,sql , sql queries, aptitude

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic questions sql,plsql and java(I mentioned in my cv)
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Senior Systems Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

Juniper Networks user image Anonymous

posted on 7 Sep 2021

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Highly technical and scenario based questions
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Senior System Administrator Interview Questions & Answers

Aryaka Networks user image Anonymous

posted on 27 Sep 2021

I was interviewed in Aug 2021.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. All Linux related stuff
    • Add your answer

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System Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

Sterlite Technologies user image Anonymous

posted on 29 Nov 2020

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Oct 2020. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. All about Linux..basic Linux.. listing file's.. searching pattern..NFS..lvm.. samba..iscsi..docker.. kubernets..
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