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IBM System Administrator Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Updated 31 Aug 2024

Top IBM System Administrator Interview Questions and Answers

  • Q1. What is ip address , local user and roaming user , organization unit, Active director domain service, DNS, hyper-v
  • Q2. Any knowledge on windows servers, what do you know about patching windows, types of servers you know.
  • Q3. what languages do you know?
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IBM System Administrator Interview Experiences

13 interviews found

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed in Sep 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is ip address , local user and roaming user , organization unit, Active director domain service, DNS, hyper-v
  • Ans. 

    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 ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is ftp and functionality
  • Ans. 

    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.

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Group Discussion 

Government schools and private school,
Books and iPad /laptop

Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. My self introduction
  • Q2. About my salary expectations

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - We do prepare well for job . Please listen to us whatever we say

Skills evaluated in this interview

System Administrator Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 31 Aug 2024

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

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. About previous experience
  • Q2. About culture fit

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Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. How to check the CPU usage
  • Ans. 

    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

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. How to check the Memory
  • Ans. 

    To check the Memory on a system, you can use various commands and tools.

    • Use 'free' command to display the amount of free and used memory in the system

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

    • Use 'vmstat' command to display virtual memory statistics

    • Check the 'MemTotal' and 'MemAvailable' values in the '/proc/meminfo' file

    • Use GUI tools like 'System Monitor' or 'htop' for a graphical representation of memory usa

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com 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.
View all tips
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Pretty easy few questions based on resume and college project
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. They just ask you why should we hire you

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I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Aug 2022. There were 2 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 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. About interview discussion
  • Q2. About slef intraduction

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for IBM System Administrator interview:
  • self intraduction
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - it's a great privilege to work as a reputed company were I can show my developing technicals skills

Get interview-ready with Top IBM Interview Questions

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Properly align and format text in your resume. A recruiter will have to spend more time reading poorly aligned text, leading to high chances of rejection.
View all tips
Round 2 - Aptitude Test 
Round 3 - Group Discussion 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Don’t treat group discussions as an argument. Group discussion is about reaching a meaningful conclusion.
View all tips
Round 4 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Asaking about programming questions and basic skills about programming languages
Round 5 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. I think personal questions/company related questions/course related questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Try ur level best wht ur learned to say tht and give good explanation about that company
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed before Aug 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Double-check your resume for any spelling mistakes. The recruiter may consider spelling mistakes as careless behavior or poor communication skills.
View all tips
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Any knowledge on windows servers, what do you know about patching windows, types of servers you know.
  • Ans. 

    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 vulne

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What languages do you know?
  • Ans. 

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

    • Python

    • Bash

    • SQL

    • PowerShell

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. You will be trained on job and may require learning different skills while dong the job, performance will be judged accordingly. (It was a contractual job)

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - powershell scripting, windows servers knowledge, any cloud certification specially azure would get you an entry level job as system administrator, excel is a must.

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Jun 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Do not use an unprofessional email address such as cool_boy@email.com. It shows a lack of professionalism by the candidate.
View all tips
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic of Operating system
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Personal details like qualification, interest, hobby

I applied via AmbitionBox and was interviewed in Nov 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - I am comfortable in any device for the interview to please call me and take my interview

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Previous Technical Hands on Experience

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

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. About project and roles & responsibilities

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Give your honest reason why your changing the company.

IBM Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in IBM System Administrator interview?
IBM interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the IBM interview process are HR, Resume Shortlist and Technical.
How to prepare for IBM System 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 Networking, VMware, Technical Support, Linux and Troubleshooting.
What are the top questions asked in IBM System Administrator interview?

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IBM System Administrator Interview Process

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2 Interview rounds

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