IBM System Administrator Interview Questions and Answers

Explanation of IP address, local and roaming users, organization unit, Active Directory Domain Service, DNS, and Hyper-V.

• IP address is a unique numerical identifier assigned to each device on a network.

• Local user is a user account that is created on a specific device and can only be used on that device.

• Roaming user is a user account that can be used on multiple devices within a network.

• Organization unit is a container object in Active Directory used to organize and manage net...read more

I have knowledge on patching Windows servers and different types of servers.

• I am familiar with the process of patching Windows servers to ensure they are up to date with the latest security updates and bug fixes.

• I am aware of different types of Windows servers such as file servers, web servers, domain controllers, and application servers.

• I understand the importance of regularly patching servers to protect against vulnerabilities and ensure optimal performance.

I am proficient in languages such as Python, Bash, SQL, and PowerShell.

• Python

• Bash

• SQL

• PowerShell

FTP is a protocol used for transferring files over the internet.

• FTP stands for File Transfer Protocol.

• It is used to transfer files between a client and a server over the internet.

• FTP uses two channels, one for data transfer and the other for control information.

• FTP can be used with a username and password for authentication.

• Examples of FTP clients include FileZilla, WinSCP, and Cyberduck.

CPU usage can be checked using system monitoring tools or commands.

• Use 'top' command to view CPU usage in real-time

• Use 'htop' command for a more user-friendly interface

• Use 'mpstat' command to display CPU usage statistics

• Use 'sar' command to view historical CPU usage data