IBM System Management Specialist Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

There were a total of seven sections: verbal ability, logical reasoning, arithmetic problems, verbal reasoning, puzzles, pseudocodes, and essay writing, with each section having its own cutoff scores.

Q1. What is the SQL query to retrieve the person with the highest salary?
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Q2. Can you describe the projects you have worked on?
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Q3. Write a query to merge 2 tables?
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Q4. Tell me about the internship that you have done?
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Q5. Behavioural questions
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Q1. Design patterns
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Q2. Sql interview questions
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Q1. Case study about the given requirement
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Q2. Springboot basic questions
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First round > General aptitude and versant test.

Q1. How to manage VDI?
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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...read more
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Q2. O365 services and it's related questions.
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Q3. Questions on cloud computing, cloud services.
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Q1. Explain about patch management in Linux
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Q2. After patching what are the issues you faced. How did you troubleshoot those issues.
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Q1. Technical regarding OS, M365, Software and Hardware troubleshooting.
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Q2. Admin tools, ticketing tools, itsm
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Q1. Vocabulary, communication skills, process knowledge
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Q2. Roles and responsibilities, incident management
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Q1. Salary discussion, job profile
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Q1. What is DNS and DNS records
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DNS stands for Domain Name System, which translates domain names to IP addresses.
• DNS is like the phone book of the internet, translating human-readable domain names (like google.com) to IP addresses (like 172.217.3.206).

• DNS records are used to store information about a domain, such as the IP address of the server hosting the domain, mail server information, etc.

• Common types of DNS records include A records (for IPv4 ad...read more
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Q2. How to patch esxi
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ESXi can be patched using VMware Update Manager, command line interface, or by manually downloading and applying patches.
• Use VMware Update Manager to automate patching process

• Use command line interface to manually apply patches

• Download patches from VMware website and apply manually if needed
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Q1. Why you are leaving your current job
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Seeking new challenges and opportunities for growth
• Looking for a new challenge to further develop my skills and knowledge

• Interested in exploring new technologies and projects

• Seeking opportunities for career advancement and growth

• Desire for a change in work environment or company culture
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Its moderate and nit that much difficult to attempt

Coding also moderate its not that much deep

Assignment is based on verbal communication

Q1. What is the 1st priority job or family?
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Family should be the 1st priority as they provide emotional support and love.
• Family provides emotional support during tough times

• Family offers unconditional love and care

• Job can always be replaced, but family is irreplaceable
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Q2. What is the java?
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Java is a high-level programming language known for its portability, security, and versatility.
• Java is an object-oriented language

• It is platform-independent, meaning code can run on any device with a Java Virtual Machine (JVM)

• Java is used for developing web applications, mobile apps, desktop applications, and more
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Q3. Tell me your personal details
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I am a dedicated and experienced System Analyst with a strong background in IT and problem-solving skills.
• Experienced in analyzing and designing software systems

• Proficient in programming languages such as Java, C++, and SQL

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• Detail-oriented and able to prioritize tasks effectively
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Q4. Regarding coding
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Q5. Regarding gk questions
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Q1. What is hash technology?
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Hash technology is a method used to convert data into a fixed-size string of characters, typically used for data security and integrity.
• Hash technology uses algorithms to generate a unique fixed-size string of characters from input data.

• It is commonly used for data security, password storage, digital signatures, and data integrity verification.

• Examples of hash algorithms include MD5, SHA-1, and SHA-256.
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Q2. What is block chain?
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Blockchain is a decentralized, distributed ledger technology used to securely record transactions across multiple computers.
• Decentralized database

• Consensus mechanism

• Immutable record of transactions

• Cryptographic security

• Smart contracts

• Examples: Bitcoin, Ethereum
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Q3. What is DML?
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DML stands for Data Manipulation Language, used to manage data in a database.
• DML is a subset of SQL (Structured Query Language) used to insert, update, delete, and retrieve data in a database.

• Examples of DML commands include INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE, and SELECT.

• DML is essential for managing and manipulating data within a database system.
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Q4. Convert binay to decimal and viceversa.
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Binary to decimal conversion involves multiplying each digit by 2 raised to the power of its position.
• To convert binary to decimal, start from the rightmost digit and multiply each digit by 2 raised to the power of its position.

• Add all the results together to get the decimal equivalent.

• For example, to convert binary 1011 to decimal: 1*2^3 + 0*2^2 + 1*2^1 + 1*2^0 = 11.
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Q5. Find max number in array?
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Iterate through array and compare each element to find the maximum number.
• Iterate through the array using a loop.

• Compare each element to a variable storing the current maximum number.

• Update the variable if a larger number is found.

• Return the maximum number at the end.
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Q6. Write basic html , for inserting image and create table.
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Basic HTML code for inserting image and creating a table
• Use <img> tag to insert an image with src attribute

• Use <table>, <tr>, <td> tags to create a table structure

• Specify image source and table content within respective tags
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