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IBM AIX Administrator Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 24 Mar 2022

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Q1. If the size of fs doesn't increase by command chfs what will do w ... read more
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Q2. what is inode valuein AIX?
Q3. What level of support
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Q4. Comfortable with this location

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I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Jan 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Was asked about daily tasks
  • Q2. What is inode valuein AIX?
  • Ans. 

    An inode is a data structure used to store information about a file or directory in AIX.

    • Inodes contain metadata such as file size, ownership, permissions, and timestamps.

    • Each file or directory in AIX has a unique inode number.

    • Inodes are used by the file system to locate and access files on disk.

    • The number of inodes available on a file system is determined at the time of file system creation.

    • Inodes can become fragmented...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be precise in Resume

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

Time and work , distance , percentage

Round 2 - Coding Test 

BFS , TREE , STACK , QUEUE

Round 3 - Technical 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. Be strong in basics
  • Q2. How do you apply practical knowledge in your work?
  • Q3. Goal Towards this job
  • Q4. Short term and long term goals
  • Q5. Why do we want to hire you

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident and strong in basics
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Job Portal and was interviewed in Dec 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. What is the potential of artificial intelligence (AI)?
  • Q2. What is advanced Excel?
  • Q3. What is the Hardwear Installation
  • Q4. What is the software installation process
  • Q5. Different between Software and Hardware
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

First round > General aptitude and versant test.

Round 2 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. How to manage VDI?
  • Ans. 

    VDI can be managed by monitoring performance, updating software, optimizing resources, and ensuring security.

    • Monitor performance regularly to identify any issues or bottlenecks.

    • Update VDI software and patches to ensure system stability and security.

    • Optimize resources by balancing workloads and adjusting configurations as needed.

    • Ensure security measures are in place, such as encryption, access controls, and regular back...

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  • Q2. O365 services and it's related questions.
  • Q3. Questions on cloud computing, cloud services.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be prepare for every question related to your role.

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Nov 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. How can I grant SFTP access exclusively to the user David?
  • Ans. 

    Grant SFTP access exclusively to user David

    • Create a new group specifically for David, e.g. 'davidgroup'

    • Set the ChrootDirectory in the SSH configuration file to restrict David's access to a specific directory

    • Add David to the 'davidgroup' and configure the necessary permissions for SFTP access

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  • Q2. How can a user be locked out after 6 unsuccessful password attempts for a duration of 30 minutes?
  • Ans. 

    To lock a user out after 6 unsuccessful password attempts for 30 minutes, modify the PAM configuration file.

    • Edit the PAM configuration file (/etc/pam.d/common-auth) to include the 'pam_tally2' module.

    • Set the 'deny' option in the 'pam_tally2' module to lock the user out after 6 failed attempts.

    • Specify the 'unlock_time' option in the 'pam_tally2' module to set the duration of the lockout period to 30 minutes.

    • Example: aut

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Explain about patch management in Linux
  • Q2. After patching what are the issues you faced. How did you troubleshoot those issues.
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I was interviewed in Jun 2024.

Round 1 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. What are different SCCM client logs
  • Ans. 

    SCCM client logs include ClientIDManagerStartup.log, ClientLocation.log, and ClientIDManagerStartup.log

    • ClientIDManagerStartup.log - logs the client ID manager startup process

    • ClientLocation.log - logs the client location process

    • ClientIDManagerStartup.log - logs the client ID manager startup process

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  • Q2. Do you have any experience in building Servers
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I have experience in building servers for various organizations.

    • I have built and configured Windows servers for multiple companies

    • I am familiar with setting up Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and other server roles

    • I have experience in troubleshooting server issues and optimizing performance

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  • Q3. What is the process you follow if you have received an alert for High CPU utilization?
  • Ans. 

    I would investigate the root cause of the high CPU utilization and take necessary actions to resolve it.

    • Check the Task Manager to identify the process causing high CPU usage

    • Terminate any unnecessary processes or applications

    • Check for malware or viruses using antivirus software

    • Update drivers and software to the latest versions

    • Consider adding more RAM or CPU resources if needed

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Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. The HR round is all about package discussion and background details
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Job Fair and was interviewed in Nov 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

It's a 60 minute test, which has all the logical thinking question, quantitative , patterns and pseudo code even although its vary from easy to medium questions. The result will be declared immediately within minutes and the other round will start.

IBM Interview FAQs

How to prepare for IBM AIX 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 IBM. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at IBM expect are Unix, Linux, Technical Support, SAN and Troubleshooting.

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