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I applied via Job Portal and was interviewed in Dec 2021. There was 1 interview round.
Patching of Windows servers involves applying updates and fixes to ensure security, stability, and performance.
Regularly check for available updates from Microsoft.
Create a patch management plan and schedule.
Test patches in a non-production environment before deploying.
Use automated tools like WSUS or SCCM for patch deployment.
Monitor patch installation and verify successful completion.
Document the patching process and
vMotion is a feature in VMware that allows live migration of running virtual machines from one physical server to another without any downtime.
Allows for workload balancing and maintenance without disrupting users
Requires shared storage between the source and destination servers
Ensures high availability and resource optimization
Example: Moving a virtual machine from one host to another to free up resources for maintena
I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Oct 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.
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Aptitude, reasoning, English, and mathematics questions are typically included in assessments.
There will be three questions covering coding in SQL, C programming, and Java.
posted on 21 Jul 2024
Senior System Administrator position requires advanced technical skills and experience in managing complex IT systems.
Extensive experience in managing and troubleshooting complex IT systems
Advanced knowledge of network infrastructure and security protocols
Proven track record of implementing and maintaining system backups and disaster recovery plans
Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Ability to work well unde
Quick troubleshooting tips for SCCM, AD, and Azure
Check event logs for errors or warnings
Verify network connectivity
Restart services related to the issue
Check permissions and group memberships
Review SCCM logs for client issues
Use Azure Resource Health for Azure service status
Check AD replication status
I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed before Jul 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.
FSMO roles are Flexible Single Master Operations roles in Active Directory that perform specific functions.
There are 5 FSMO roles: Schema Master, Domain Naming Master, RID Master, PDC Emulator, and Infrastructure Master.
Schema Master - Controls all updates and modifications to the schema.
Domain Naming Master - Manages the addition or removal of domains in the forest.
RID Master - Allocates unique Relative Identifier (RI...
Group Policy is a feature in Windows Server that allows administrators to manage user and computer settings centrally.
Group Policy allows administrators to set rules and configurations for users and computers in a Windows Server environment
It helps in enforcing security settings, software installation policies, and other configurations across a network
Group Policy settings are applied to users and computers based on th...
A domain is a group of network resources and devices that are managed by a centralized authority.
Domains help to organize and manage network resources such as computers, users, and printers.
They provide a centralized authentication and authorization mechanism for users to access resources.
Domains can be used to apply group policies and security settings across multiple devices.
Examples of domain controllers include Act
To build a server in Azure, you need to follow a process involving creating a virtual machine, configuring settings, and deploying the server.
Create a virtual machine in the Azure portal
Choose the appropriate size and configuration for the server
Configure networking settings and security options
Deploy the virtual machine and install necessary software
Monitor the server performance and manage resources
To allow or disallow a networking port in Azure server, you can use Network Security Groups (NSG) to control inbound and outbound traffic.
Create a Network Security Group (NSG) in Azure portal
Associate the NSG with the Azure server or subnet
Define inbound and outbound security rules to allow or disallow specific ports
Priority of rules determines which rule takes precedence
Use Azure PowerShell or Azure CLI to manage NSG
I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Jun 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.
I applied via AmbitionBox and was interviewed in Apr 2022. There were 4 interview rounds.
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