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Updated 3 May 2024

Cyient System Administrator Interview Experiences

2 interviews found

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 in Apr 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Assignment 

Assignment BPm Infosys

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Nov 2021. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. 1. What Dns dhcp, server, ad,? 2. How to do Printer configuration 3. How to do License configuration 4. What type Server installation 5. Windows basic
  • Ans. 

    Questions related to DNS, DHCP, server installation, printer and license configuration, and Windows basics for a System Administrator role.

    • DNS: Domain Name System translates domain names to IP addresses.

    • DHCP: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol assigns IP addresses to devices on a network.

    • Server installation: Different types of server installations include file servers, web servers, database servers, etc.

    • Printer config...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. How to do printer configuration
  • Ans. 

    Printer configuration involves setting up the printer hardware and software to enable printing from a computer.

    • Connect the printer to the computer and install the necessary drivers

    • Configure printer settings such as paper size, print quality, and orientation

    • Set up printer sharing if necessary

    • Test the printer to ensure it is working properly

  • Answered by AI

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Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is Linux and which flavor you've worked on?
  • Ans. 

    Linux is an open-source operating system based on Unix, known for its stability, security, and flexibility.

    • Linux is an open-source operating system that is widely used in servers, supercomputers, and embedded systems.

    • There are many flavors of Linux, known as distributions, such as Ubuntu, CentOS, Debian, and Red Hat.

    • Each Linux distribution has its own package management system, desktop environment, and software reposit...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is roles and responsibilities as a system admin
Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Salary expectations
  • Q2. How fast you can join

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Tell me about your self
Round 2 - HR 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. What is ur current salary
  • Q2. What's expected salary.
  • Q3. What is current organization
Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What is your last package?
  • Ans. 

    My last package was a software update for our company's servers.

    • Installed security patches to protect against vulnerabilities

    • Updated software to improve performance and functionality

    • Ensured compatibility with existing systems and applications

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Jan 2023. There were 2 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 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Check my language skills?
  • Q2. What is OSI layer with examples?
  • Ans. 

    OSI (Open Systems Interconnection) model is a conceptual model that characterizes and standardizes the communication functions of a telecommunication or computing system.

    • OSI model has 7 layers, each layer has a specific function and communicates with the layer above and below it.

    • Examples of OSI layers are: Physical layer (transmitting bits over a medium), Data link layer (framing data into packets), Network layer (rout...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What are CMD commands usually used?
  • Ans. 

    CMD commands are used for various tasks like managing files, network settings, system configurations, and more.

    • CMD commands are used to navigate and manage files and directories on a computer.

    • They can be used to configure network settings and troubleshoot network issues.

    • CMD commands can also be used to manage system configurations and services.

    • Some commonly used CMD commands include dir, cd, ipconfig, ping, netstat, an

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

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Skills evaluated in this interview

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

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

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Don’t add your photo or details such as gender, age, and address in your resume. These details do not add any value.
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Round 2 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. RAID configuration
  • Q2. Server configuration
  • Q3. Lotus notes/mail configuration
  • Q4. Network Monitoring
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Location details
  • Q2. Compentation details

I applied via campus placement at Sri Krishnadevaraya University (SKU) and was interviewed in Jan 2022. There were 7 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 
Round 2 - Coding Test 

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Round 3 - HR 

(6 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself.
  • Ans. 

    I am an experienced System Administrator with a strong background in managing and troubleshooting complex IT systems.

    • Over 5 years of experience in system administration

    • Proficient in managing Windows and Linux servers

    • Skilled in network configuration and troubleshooting

    • Experience with virtualization technologies such as VMware

    • Strong knowledge of security protocols and best practices

    • Excellent problem-solving and communica

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What are your strengths and weakness
  • Ans. 

    My strengths include strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. My weakness is that I can be overly critical of my own work.

    • Strength: Strong problem-solving skills

    • Strength: Attention to detail

    • Weakness: Overly critical of my own work

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What are your family background
  • Ans. 

    My family background is diverse and includes individuals from various professions and cultural backgrounds.

    • My father is a software engineer and my mother is a teacher.

    • I have a sibling who is a doctor and another sibling who is an artist.

    • We come from a multicultural background, with relatives from different countries.

    • My family values education and encourages continuous learning.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Why are you choosing this job
  • Ans. 

    I am choosing this job because of my passion for technology and problem-solving.

    • Passion for technology and problem-solving

    • Opportunity to work with diverse systems and networks

    • Enjoyment of troubleshooting and resolving technical issues

    • Desire to contribute to the smooth functioning of an organization's IT infrastructure

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. What are your expected salary
  • Ans. 

    I am open to discussing salary based on the responsibilities and requirements of the position.

    • I believe that compensation should be fair and competitive within the industry.

    • I am more interested in the overall package, including benefits and opportunities for growth.

    • I am open to negotiation and would like to learn more about the company's compensation structure.

    • I am confident that my skills and experience warrant a comp...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. Why are choose hire now
  • Ans. 

    We choose to hire now because of the candidate's strong technical skills, experience, and ability to contribute to the team immediately.

    • Candidate has extensive experience in system administration

    • Candidate possesses in-depth knowledge of various operating systems and network protocols

    • Candidate has a proven track record of successfully managing and troubleshooting complex systems

    • Candidate has excellent problem-solving an...

  • Answered by AI
Round 4 - Coding Test 

Coding decoding

Round 5 - HR 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. What are your strengths and weaknesses?
  • Ans. 

    My strengths include strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. My weaknesses include a tendency to be overly critical of my own work.

    • Strength: Strong problem-solving skills

    • Strength: Attention to detail

    • Weakness: Overly critical of my own work

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What are your educational qualifications
  • Ans. 

    I have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and multiple certifications in system administration.

    • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

    • Certifications in system administration

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Tell about your family
  • Ans. 

    I have a loving and supportive family.

    • I have a spouse and two children.

    • We enjoy spending quality time together.

    • My parents and siblings are also an important part of my family.

    • We often have family gatherings and celebrate special occasions.

    • My family has always been there for me, providing emotional and moral support.

  • Answered by AI
Round 6 - Coding Test 

Coding decoding

Round 7 - Aptitude Test 

Interview Preparation Tips

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Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. How to check server performance, incase application running on the server performing slow, what will you do ?
  • Ans. 

    To check server performance, monitor CPU, memory, disk usage. Use tools like top, htop, iostat. Check logs for errors.

    • Monitor CPU usage with top or htop command

    • Monitor memory usage with free or vmstat command

    • Monitor disk usage with df or iostat command

    • Check logs for errors related to the application

    • Use performance monitoring tools like Nagios or Zabbix

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. How to actiavate a Volume Group or LV ?
  • Ans. 

    To activate a Volume Group or LV, use the vgchange or lvchange command.

    • Use the vgchange command to activate a Volume Group.

    • Use the lvchange command to activate a Logical Volume.

    • Specify the name of the Volume Group or Logical Volume as an argument.

    • Use the -a y option with vgchange to activate all Volume Groups.

    • Use the -a y option with lvchange to activate all Logical Volumes in a Volume Group.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. How would you present a SAN LUN to Solaris LDOM or CDOM ?
  • Ans. 

    To present a SAN LUN to Solaris LDOM or CDOM, we need to follow a few steps.

    • First, we need to identify the SAN LUN and the target LDOM/CDOM.

    • Then, we need to create a logical device using the format command.

    • Next, we need to configure the LUN using the cfgadm command.

    • Finally, we need to add the LUN to the LDOM/CDOM using the ldm add-vdsdev command.

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is Linux Boot Process ?
  • Ans. 

    Linux Boot Process is the sequence of events that occur from power on to the login prompt.

    • BIOS/UEFI firmware initializes hardware

    • Bootloader loads kernel into memory

    • Kernel initializes system processes and mounts filesystems

    • Init process starts system services and user login

    • Graphical user interface (GUI) or command line interface (CLI) is presented to user

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is NIC Teaming ?
  • Ans. 

    NIC teaming is the process of combining multiple network interface controllers to work as a single virtual NIC.

    • NIC teaming provides redundancy and load balancing for network traffic.

    • It can be configured in different modes such as switch independent, LACP, and static.

    • NIC teaming is commonly used in server environments to improve network performance and availability.

    • Example: Combining two 1 Gbps NICs to create a 2 Gbps v...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare for Linux boot process, recovery, connection to multiple servers.

Skills evaluated in this interview

Cyient Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Cyient System Administrator interview?
Cyient interview process usually has 1-2 rounds. The most common rounds in the Cyient interview process are Resume Shortlist, Technical and Assignment.
How to prepare for Cyient System 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 Cyient. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Cyient expect are Healthcare, Semiconductor, Active Directory, DHCP and DNS.
What are the top questions asked in Cyient System Administrator interview?

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