Genpact Sharepoint Administrator Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. How to copy sharepoint list items from one site to 100 sharepoint sites
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Use PowerShell script to copy list items from one site to multiple sites
• Create a PowerShell script to connect to the source site and retrieve list items

• Loop through the 100 destination sites and use the script to copy the list items

• Ensure proper permissions and mappings are set up for the copy process
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Q2. Ever done patching ?
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Yes, I have experience with patching in Sharepoint.
• Regularly applying patches to Sharepoint servers to ensure security and performance updates

• Testing patches in a non-production environment before applying them to the live system

• Documenting the patching process and any issues encountered for future reference
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Q3. How to share sites with external user ?
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External users can be shared sites by adding them as guests or using anonymous links.
• Add external users as guests in Azure Active Directory

• Use anonymous links to share sites without requiring login

• Set permissions for external users to limit access

• Monitor and manage external user access regularly
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Q4. Permission levels in sharepoint
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Permission levels in SharePoint determine the actions users can perform on sites, lists, libraries, and items.
• SharePoint has default permission levels such as Full Control, Design, Edit, Contribute, Read, Limited Access, and View Only.

• Permission levels can be customized to meet specific requirements.

• Permissions can be assigned at the site, list, library, or item level.

• Users can be granted unique permissions to specific...read more
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Q5. How to restore site
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To restore a site in Sharepoint, you can use the SharePoint admin center or PowerShell commands.
• Navigate to the SharePoint admin center

• Select the site you want to restore

• Click on 'Deleted sites' and then 'Restore' to restore the site

• Alternatively, you can use PowerShell commands like Restore-SPODeletedSite
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Q1. Can you Explain WSP deployment?
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WSP deployment is the process of packaging and deploying custom SharePoint solutions.
• WSP stands for Windows SharePoint Services Solution Package

• It is a CAB file containing features, site definitions, assemblies, and other resources

• Deployment can be done using PowerShell commands like Add-SPSolution and Install-SPSolution
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Q2. What is DLP and How to set DLP policy?
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DLP stands for Data Loss Prevention. It is a security feature in Sharepoint that helps prevent sensitive information from being shared or leaked.
• DLP helps identify and protect sensitive information such as credit card numbers, social security numbers, etc.

• To set a DLP policy in Sharepoint, go to the Security & Compliance Center, create a new DLP policy, define the rules and actions, and then apply the policy to the nec...read more
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Q3. What is Managed and Crowled property?
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Managed properties are predefined properties in SharePoint that can be used to refine search results, while crawled properties are automatically extracted from content during the crawl process.
• Managed properties are predefined and can be mapped to crawled properties

• Crawled properties are automatically extracted during the crawl process

• Managed properties can be used to refine search results

• Examples: Managed property 'Au...read more
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Q1. How to sync user profile in AD
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User profiles in Active Directory can be synced using tools like Azure AD Connect or third-party synchronization tools.
• Use Azure AD Connect to synchronize user profiles between on-premises AD and Azure AD

• Configure synchronization rules to map AD attributes to Azure AD attributes

• Monitor synchronization status and troubleshoot any issues that may arise
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Q2. What is the use of compliance tab in Microsoft admin portal?
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The compliance tab in Microsoft admin portal is used to manage compliance features and settings for Microsoft 365 services.
• Allows administrators to view and manage compliance reports

• Enables setting up data loss prevention policies

• Provides access to eDiscovery tools for legal and compliance purposes
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Q1. What purpose its used it(SharePoint) what is SharePoint online then where its used
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SharePoint is a web-based collaboration and document management platform used by organizations to store, organize, and share information.
• SharePoint is used for document management, collaboration, and workflow automation.

• It allows users to create and manage websites, lists, and libraries.

• SharePoint online is a cloud-based version of SharePoint that allows users to access and collaborate on documents from anywhere.

• It is ...read more
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Q2. Tell me about day to day actives
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As a Sharepoint Administrator, my day to day activities include managing user permissions, troubleshooting issues, and maintaining the system.
• Managing user permissions and access to sites and documents

• Troubleshooting issues related to Sharepoint functionality and user errors

• Maintaining the system by performing updates, backups, and monitoring performance

• Collaborating with other IT professionals to integrate Sharepoint ...read more
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Q3. How many days are store in backup file
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The number of days stored in backup file depends on the backup retention policy set by the organization.
• Backup retention policy determines how long backups are kept

• The number of days can vary depending on the policy

• It is important to regularly review and update the backup retention policy
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Q1. What is SharePoint SharePoint configuration Difference between SharePoint online and onprime
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SharePoint is a web-based collaborative platform that integrates with Microsoft Office.
• SharePoint is a document management and storage system.

• It allows teams to collaborate on projects and share information.

• SharePoint can be used to create websites, intranets, and extranets.

• SharePoint Online is a cloud-based version of SharePoint, while on-premise refers to a self-hosted version.

• SharePoint Online is part of Office 365 ...read more
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Q1. Explain spfx lifecycle and deployment process
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SPFx lifecycle involves development, packaging, deployment, and maintenance of SharePoint web parts.
• Development involves creating web parts using SPFx framework and testing them locally.

• Packaging includes bundling the web part code and assets into a .sppkg file.

• Deployment process involves uploading the .sppkg file to the SharePoint app catalog and adding the web part to a site.

• Maintenance includes updating the web part
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Q1. Are you holding any offers
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Yes, I have received multiple job offers.
• Yes, I have received job offers from Company A and Company B.

• I am currently evaluating the offers to make a decision.

• I am in the final stages of negotiation with Company C.
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Q1. Can same site have different urls
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Yes, a SharePoint site can have multiple URLs.
• SharePoint allows for alternate access mappings, which enable a site to be accessed by different URLs

• This can be useful for providing different URLs for internal and external access

• For example, a site can be accessed by both http://intranet and http://extranet
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Q2. How to move content from database to another without downtime
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Use database migration tools like Sharegate or Metalogix to move content without downtime
• Utilize database migration tools like Sharegate or Metalogix

• Schedule the migration during off-peak hours to minimize impact on users

• Perform a test migration in a staging environment before executing the actual migration

• Communicate with stakeholders about the migration plan and potential downtime

• Monitor the migration process closely
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