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Cognizant Middleware Administrator Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 1 Sep 2021

Cognizant Middleware Administrator Interview Experiences

1 interview found

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Sep 2020. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

4 Questions

  • Q1. Most tricky questions and some experienced base they have asked like Out of memory exception.,WSAdmin scripting, Installation procees for jvm for high availability and work load for clustering mechanism t...
  • Q2. SSL related questions,Transpot layer,public key and private key
  • Q3. What scenarios to update plugin.cfg,why we need to stop node agent for synchronisation.what about 504 error and 403 error issue resolving method,Ear files Deoyment and Data source
  • Ans. 

    Updating plugin.cfg, stopping node agent for sync, resolving 504 and 403 errors, deploying EAR files, and configuring data sources are important scenarios for a Middleware Administrator.

    • plugin.cfg needs to be updated when adding or removing a plugin

    • Stopping node agent is necessary for synchronizing plugin changes

    • 504 error can be resolved by increasing timeout value or optimizing code

    • 403 error can be resolved by checkin...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Hardlink ad Softlink some linux commands

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Need to prepare was completely and Linux commands

Skills evaluated in this interview

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Interview experience
2
Poor
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Why don't you conduct interview for multiple project instead of one project?
  • Q2. Why not giving prefered location for employees ?
  • Ans. 

    Giving preferred location for employees can limit the talent pool and hinder diversity.

    • Limiting preferred location may exclude qualified candidates who are not able to relocate.

    • Allowing employees to work remotely can increase diversity by attracting talent from different locations.

    • Flexibility in location can improve employee satisfaction and work-life balance.

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Sep 2023. 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 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Various situation, technical, practical and logical reasoning questions
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Communication skills
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via campus placement at Valliammai Engineering College, Chennai and was interviewed in Jul 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

50 questions inclusive of all topics

Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Middleware related
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed before Nov 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Properly align and format text in your resume. A recruiter will have to spend more time reading poorly aligned text, leading to high chances of rejection.
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Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Don't Remember The Questions
  • Q2. It was long time back ..So don't remember now
Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about your self
  • Q2. Why do you want to join HCL

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Best would be to not join HCL

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Dec 2021. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic details about you and your company environments
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Current company environments
  • Ans. 

    Our current company environments are diverse and dynamic, with a mix of on-premises and cloud-based systems.

    • We have a hybrid infrastructure, utilizing both physical servers and virtual machines.

    • We use a combination of middleware technologies such as Apache Kafka, IBM MQ, and Oracle WebLogic.

    • Our environments support various applications, including e-commerce platforms, customer relationship management systems, and data ...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Deep answers required. Short answers will not accepted

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

Interview Questionnaire 

4 Questions

  • Q1. Basic requirement for installation of Weblogic server
  • Q2. If JVM is getting crash frequently, what are the steps to diagnose the issue
  • Ans. 

    To diagnose frequent JVM crashes, follow these steps

    • Check JVM logs for any error or exception messages

    • Analyze system logs for any hardware or operating system issues

    • Review any recent changes or updates to the JVM or application

    • Monitor system resources like CPU, memory, and disk usage

    • Use JVM diagnostic tools like Java Flight Recorder or VisualVM

    • Consider analyzing heap dumps or thread dumps for memory or concurrency issu

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is config.xml file
  • Ans. 

    The config.xml file is a configuration file used in middleware systems to define settings and parameters.

    • It is commonly used in middleware systems like Apache Tomcat and IBM WebSphere.

    • The file contains XML tags that define various configuration options such as server settings, database connections, and security settings.

    • It is typically located in the installation directory of the middleware system.

    • Modifying the config....

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. What is boot.properties file
  • Ans. 

    The boot.properties file is a configuration file used by middleware applications to store username and password credentials.

    • The boot.properties file is typically found in the domain directory of a middleware application.

    • It is used to store the username and password credentials required for the application to start up.

    • The file is encrypted to protect the sensitive information stored within it.

    • It allows for automatic aut...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - We should know the basic of Weblogic server

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. 3 dataweave hands-on questions was provided.
  • Q2. Error handling questions
Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Normal discussion
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is difference REST and SOAP
  • Q2. Dataweave
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
-
Result
Not Selected
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Api led connectivity
  • Q2. Error handling scenarios

Cognizant Interview FAQs

How to prepare for Cognizant Middleware Administrator interview?
Go through your CV in detail and study all the technologies mentioned in your CV. Prepare at least two technologies or languages in depth if you are appearing for a technical interview at Cognizant. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Cognizant expect are Apache Tomcat, Middleware, Web Services, JBoss and Linux.
What are the top questions asked in Cognizant Middleware Administrator interview?

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