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IBM Linux Administrator Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Updated 30 Jul 2024

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

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Discribe boot process
  • Q2. User management
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Describe about acl
  • Ans. 

    ACL stands for Access Control List, a set of permissions attached to an object that specifies which users or system processes are granted access to that object.

    • ACLs are used to control access to files, directories, and other resources on a system.

    • They define who can read, write, or execute a file or directory.

    • ACLs can be set on a per-user or per-group basis, allowing for more granular control over access permissions.

    • Ex...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Discribe about lvm
  • Ans. 

    LVM (Logical Volume Manager) is a tool used in Linux to manage storage by creating logical volumes from physical volumes.

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

    • It provides features like snapshots, striping, mirroring, and thin provisioning.

    • Physical volumes are divided into extents, which can be allocated to logical volumes.

    • Commands like pvcreate, vgcreate, lvcreate are used to create physic...

  • Answered by AI

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

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What linux kernel
  • Ans. 

    The Linux kernel is the core component of the Linux operating system, responsible for managing hardware resources and providing essential services.

    • The Linux kernel is open-source and developed by a community of developers worldwide.

    • It is released under the GNU General Public License (GPL).

    • The kernel version can be checked using the 'uname -r' command.

    • Examples of popular Linux kernel versions include 2.6, 3.x, 4.x, and

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What is workload in linux
  • Ans. 

    Workload in Linux refers to the amount of work being done by the system at a given time.

    • Workload can include tasks such as running processes, handling network requests, and managing system resources.

    • Monitoring workload is important for ensuring system performance and stability.

    • Tools like top, htop, and sar can be used to track and analyze workload.

    • High workload can lead to system slowdowns or crashes.

    • Balancing workload...

  • Answered by AI

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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Booting procedure
  • Ans. 

    The booting procedure is the process of starting up a computer system and loading the operating system into memory.

    • The BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) performs a Power-On Self Test (POST) to check hardware components.

    • The BIOS then looks for the bootloader, which is typically stored in the Master Boot Record (MBR) of the hard drive.

    • The bootloader loads the operating system kernel into memory and hands over control to i...

  • Answered by AI

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Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. How to create lvm
  • Ans. 

    To create LVM, first create physical volumes, then create a volume group, and finally create logical volumes.

    • Use pvcreate command to create physical volumes

    • Use vgcreate command to create volume group

    • Use lvcreate command to create logical volumes

    • Use lvextend command to extend logical volumes

    • Use lvreduce command to reduce logical volumes

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. How to user lock & unlock
  • Ans. 

    The 'user lock' and 'user unlock' commands are used to lock and unlock user accounts in Linux.

    • To lock a user account, use the 'usermod' command with the '-L' option followed by the username.

    • Example: usermod -L username

    • To unlock a user account, use the 'usermod' command with the '-U' option followed by the username.

    • Example: usermod -U username

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is lun in linux
  • Ans. 

    LUN stands for Logical Unit Number. It is a unique identifier for a logical unit on a storage area network (SAN).

    • LUN is used to identify a specific disk or partition on a SAN.

    • It is used in conjunction with SCSI protocol to access storage devices.

    • LUNs can be created and managed using tools like LVM or multipath.

    • LUNs can be shared between multiple servers for high availability and load balancing.

    • Example: /dev/sdb is a LU

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Very good technical round

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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.
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I applied via Recruitment Consultant and was interviewed in Feb 2020. There were 5 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. About patching, incidents, service request, changes

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident, be active and give elaborate the incident with brift matter

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I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Jan 2021. There were 5 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Previous work related queries

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Please prepares office and sap

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed before Sep 2019. There were 5 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

6 Questions

  • Q1. Where do you want to see yourself after 5 years?
  • Q2. What are your preferences?
  • Q3. If given a chance on what do you want to make changes on the project if you've been assigned to achieve positive results with fewer efforts?
  • Q4. What are your expectations?
  • Q5. How do you want a corporate structure to be?
  • Q6. Why did you leave your last company?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Questions asked to a fresher I would expect those to be a friendly manner and allow him to speak what he can and not just the questions you ask.

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Feb 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. All Technical quetions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be prepared technically

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Nov 2020. There were 5 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Questions based on the CV we kept
  • Q2. Questions related to powershell, storages, networking in azure IaaS, NSG

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare whatever u kept in CV and the basics
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IBM Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in IBM Linux Administrator interview?
IBM interview process usually has 2 rounds. The most common rounds in the IBM interview process are Technical, Resume Shortlist and Aptitude Test.
How to prepare for IBM Linux 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 Troubleshooting, Unix, Linux Administration, Linux and Networking.
What are the top questions asked in IBM Linux Administrator interview?

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