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HCL Group Linux Administrator Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Updated 28 Jul 2024

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5 interviews found

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

(1 Question)

  • Q1. How to scheduled cron job
  • Ans. 

    To schedule a cron job, use the crontab command to edit the cron table file.

    • Use the crontab -e command to open the cron table file for editing

    • Add a new line to the file with the schedule timing and the command to be executed

    • Save and exit the file to schedule the cron job

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What is sticky bit
  • Ans. 

    Sticky bit is a permission in Unix/Linux that allows only the owner of a file to delete or rename it.

    • Sticky bit is represented by a 't' in the permissions of a file or directory.

    • When the sticky bit is set on a directory, only the owner of a file within that directory can delete or rename the file.

    • Commonly used on directories like /tmp to prevent users from deleting each other's files.

    • Example: chmod +t directory_name

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself and salary discussion

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What is top and ps
  • Ans. 

    top and ps are commands used in Linux to display information about running processes and system resource usage.

    • top command displays real-time information about running processes, CPU usage, and memory usage

    • ps command displays a snapshot of the current processes running on the system

    • Both commands can be used to monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

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Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Apr 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is linux what are the components of linux
  • Ans. 

    Linux is an open-source operating system based on Unix. Its components include kernel, shell, GUI, utilities, and applications.

    • Kernel: manages hardware resources and provides services to other system components

    • Shell: provides a command-line interface for users to interact with the system

    • GUI: provides a graphical interface for users to interact with the system

    • Utilities: perform various system tasks such as file manageme...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What are links tell me about linux linux permission
  • Ans. 

    Links are pointers to files or directories. Linux permissions control access to files and directories.

    • Links can be hard links or symbolic links

    • Hard links point directly to the file's inode

    • Symbolic links point to the file's path

    • Linux permissions are divided into three categories: owner, group, and others

    • Each category has three types of permissions: read, write, and execute

    • Permissions can be set using chmod command

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Easy to crack if you are strong with basics

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Feb 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. What is roolback patching
  • Ans. 

    Rollback patching is a process of reverting a patch or update to a previous version.

    • Rollback patching is useful when a patch or update causes issues or conflicts with the system.

    • It involves undoing the changes made by the patch or update and restoring the system to its previous state.

    • Rollback patching can be done manually or automatically depending on the system and the patching process.

    • Examples of rollback patching to...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. How to check logs perticular time and send report client
  • Ans. 

    To check logs at a particular time and send a report to the client, use the 'grep' command and a cron job.

    • Use the 'grep' command to search for logs at a specific time.

    • Create a cron job to run the 'grep' command at the desired time.

    • Use a script to format the log data and send it to the client.

    • Consider using a tool like Logwatch or Logrotate for automated log management.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. How to create repository
  • Ans. 

    To create a repository, you need to choose a package manager and create a configuration file.

    • Choose a package manager like YUM or APT

    • Create a configuration file with repository details

    • Add packages to the repository

    • Sign the repository to ensure package integrity

    • Publish the repository for others to use

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - be confident interview is easy some questions are different

Skills evaluated in this interview

HCL Group interview questions for designations

 Linux System Administrator

 (1)

 System Administrator

 (2)

 Security Administrator

 (1)

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 (1)

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 Office Administrator

 (1)

 Software Engineer

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 (14)

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed before Jun 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is linux and what is difference between unix and linux
  • Ans. 

    Linux is an open-source operating system based on Unix. Unix is a family of multitasking, multiuser computer operating systems.

    • Linux is open-source and free to use, while Unix is proprietary and usually requires a license.

    • Linux has a larger community and more distributions (e.g. Ubuntu, CentOS), while Unix has fewer variations (e.g. Solaris, AIX).

    • Linux is more customizable and can run on a wider range of hardware, whil...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. How to check prod servers
  • Ans. 

    To check prod servers, use monitoring tools, log files, performance metrics, and manual checks.

    • Use monitoring tools like Nagios, Zabbix, or Prometheus to track server health and performance.

    • Check log files for any errors or warnings that could indicate issues on the prod servers.

    • Monitor performance metrics such as CPU usage, memory usage, disk space, and network traffic.

    • Perform manual checks on critical services and ap...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - good

Skills evaluated in this interview

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Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Mar 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Why do we hire you ? what is the best quality do you have ?

Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What do you know about out company and its policies?
  • Q2. What do you know about our policies and why do you want to join us?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - good company to work, take care of work life balance.
good for staying long as it is safe job

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Feb 2020. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. What question they will ask?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - keep you tube and google as your first school and always update your self

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Nov 2019. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. I was called for the interview to the location and the organizers didn't even respond to my queries like where do I find my person of contact.After 1.5 hours of waiting,they asked for our resume and follow...

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - This advice is for recruiter:

If you dont want to interview a person,then at least dont call them to the venue.
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is the command to check load average?
  • Ans. 

    The command to check load average is 'uptime' or 'w' in the terminal.

    • Use the 'uptime' command to display the load average for the system.

    • Alternatively, you can use the 'w' command to see load average along with other information.

    • Load average represents the average system load over a period of time.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is LVM and how to extend it?
  • Ans. 

    LVM stands for Logical Volume Manager, used to manage disk space by creating logical volumes from physical volumes.

    • LVM allows for dynamic resizing of logical volumes without downtime.

    • To extend an LVM, first add a new physical volume to the volume group using 'pvcreate'.

    • Then extend the volume group to include the new physical volume using 'vgextend'.

    • Finally, extend the logical volume using 'lvextend' and resize the file

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What is your salary expectations?

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Raid level configuration
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