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IBM Cloud System Administrator Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 10 Jun 2020

IBM Cloud System Administrator Interview Experiences

1 interview found

Interview Questionnaire 

8 Questions

  • Q1. Name the service which is required for time sync and how to configure it?
  • Ans. 

    The service required for time sync is Network Time Protocol (NTP).

    • NTP is a protocol used to synchronize the clocks of computers over a network.

    • It ensures accurate timekeeping and consistency across systems.

    • To configure NTP, the administrator needs to specify NTP servers in the system's configuration file.

    • Examples of NTP servers are time.google.com, pool.ntp.org, etc.

    • The system periodically queries the NTP servers to ad

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Kickstart Configuration
  • Ans. 

    Kickstart Configuration is a tool used for automating the installation of Linux operating systems.

    • Kickstart Configuration uses a configuration file to automate the installation process.

    • It can be used to install multiple systems with the same configuration.

    • It can also be used to customize the installation process with specific packages and settings.

    • The configuration file can be created manually or with a GUI tool like s...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What are the troubleshooting you will do when you are not able to connect to a server?
  • Ans. 

    I will check network connectivity, firewall settings, and server status.

    • Check if the server is powered on and running

    • Verify network connectivity between the client and server

    • Check firewall settings to ensure the server is not blocked

    • Check if the server is reachable via ping or telnet

    • Check server logs for any errors or issues

    • Verify DNS settings are correct

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. NFS related questions.
  • Q5. Shell script related question
  • Q6. Questions related to RAID
  • Q7. SAN and NAS related questions.
  • Q8. Multipath configuration and troubleshooting.

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

(2 Questions)

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

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is Fastconnect and IPsec tunnels in OCI
  • Ans. 

    Fastconnect and IPsec tunnels are networking solutions in OCI for secure and reliable connectivity.

    • Fastconnect provides a private connection between on-premises network and OCI without going through the public internet.

    • IPsec tunnels create secure communication channels over the public internet between on-premises network and OCI.

    • Both Fastconnect and IPsec tunnels ensure data privacy, integrity, and availability for net...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. How to enabled audit logs inOCI
  • Ans. 

    Enable audit logs in OCI for monitoring and compliance purposes.

    • Navigate to the OCI Console and select the compartment you want to enable audit logs for.

    • Go to 'Audit' under 'Identity' and click on 'Create Configuration'.

    • Choose the services you want to audit, set the log retention period, and specify the log object storage bucket.

    • Review and create the configuration to start logging audit events.

    • Monitor the audit logs in...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is file storage
  • Ans. 

    File storage is a method of storing and organizing digital files in a structured manner.

    • File storage involves saving data in a structured format for easy retrieval and management

    • It can be done locally on a computer or on a network server

    • Examples include saving documents, images, videos, and other digital files on a computer's hard drive or in cloud storage services like Google Drive or Dropbox

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is alarm definition and event rules in OCI
  • Ans. 

    Alarm definition and event rules in OCI are used to monitor and manage resources based on predefined conditions.

    • Alarm definitions specify the conditions under which an alarm is triggered in OCI Monitoring service

    • Event rules define actions to be taken when specific events occur in OCI Events service

    • Both are essential for proactive monitoring and management of resources in OCI

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed in Feb 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Tell me about your self
  • Ans. 

    Experienced Senior Cloud Engineer with a strong background in designing and implementing cloud solutions.

    • Over 8 years of experience in cloud computing

    • Proficient in AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform

    • Designed and implemented scalable and secure cloud architectures

    • Strong background in automation and DevOps practices

    • Certified in AWS Solutions Architect and Azure Administrator

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Discussion on managerial skill
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Salary negotioation
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Jan 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Simple interview asked basics on the Azure policy, landing zone, management groups.
Round 2 - Behavioral 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Asked about the current project related
Interview experience
2
Poor
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in May 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. He was asking question from Terraform in depth.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Please make sure that, you should have ask questions which you applied for. Now these days technical panel are asking questions which you have not mentioned in your profile and you have not worked on it.
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Q2. What is customer support help desk
  • Ans. 

    Customer support help desk is a centralized resource where customers can seek assistance with products or services.

    • Provides assistance and troubleshooting for customers

    • Handles inquiries, issues, and complaints

    • May use various communication channels such as phone, email, chat

    • Logs and tracks customer interactions for future reference

    • Works to ensure customer satisfaction and retention

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
2
Poor
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via SHL and was interviewed in Sep 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
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 - Aptitude Test 

Basic aptitude questions were asked on partnerships, time and work, directions, speed and time.

Round 3 - Coding Test 

The coding exam was easy, as I have provided with an stack based questions and it was easy to solve. It was an hybrid exam with interview aside.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Just learn what your language is and always get prepared what you have written in your resume.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. How to create vpc
  • Ans. 

    Creating a VPC involves defining a virtual network in the cloud environment.

    • Access the cloud provider's console or API

    • Define the IP address range for the VPC

    • Create subnets within the VPC

    • Configure route tables and internet gateways

    • Associate resources with the VPC

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Cloud computing services,vpc,ec2 ,creating iam ,cloud shell, azure,

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

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

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Don’t add your photo or details such as gender, age, and address in your resume. These details do not add any value.
View all tips
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Technical Interview done based on my previous experience and interviewer asked questions on Backup , Os,Networking based questions.
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. HR round is final round where they can asked basic questions on family background, individual vision and other details depends on situation

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Always be prepared for technical round once you ace the technical round it’s good to go..

IBM Interview FAQs

How to prepare for IBM Cloud System Administrator interview?
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