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BRMS policies manage backup and recovery processes on IBM i systems, ensuring data integrity and availability.
BRMS (Backup, Recovery, and Media Services) automates backup tasks based on defined policies.
Policies can specify backup frequency, retention periods, and media management.
Example: A policy may dictate daily backups for critical data and weekly for less critical data.
Policies can also define recovery proce...
TCP/IP is a set of communication protocols used for interconnecting network devices on the internet.
TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) ensures reliable data transmission by establishing a connection before data transfer.
IP (Internet Protocol) is responsible for addressing and routing packets of data between devices on a network.
TCP/IP is the foundation of the internet, enabling different devices and networks to c...
BGP attributes are key parameters that influence route selection and path advertisement in the Border Gateway Protocol.
AS Path: Lists the Autonomous Systems a route has traversed, helping to prevent routing loops.
Next Hop: Indicates the next IP address to which packets should be sent to reach the destination.
Local Preference: Used to prefer one exit point over another within an AS, higher values are preferred.
Mult...
IPsec operates in two main phases: Phase 1 establishes a secure channel, and Phase 2 negotiates the actual data transfer parameters.
Phase 1: Establishes a secure, authenticated channel using IKE (Internet Key Exchange).
Phase 1 can operate in two modes: Main Mode (more secure) and Aggressive Mode (faster).
Phase 2: Negotiates the IPsec Security Associations (SAs) for data transfer.
Phase 2 typically uses Quick Mode t...
Resource planning involves forecasting and allocating resources effectively to meet organizational goals and optimize productivity.
Identifying resource needs based on project requirements and timelines.
Allocating human resources, such as assigning team members to specific tasks.
Managing financial resources by budgeting for projects and monitoring expenses.
Utilizing tools like Gantt charts or resource management so...
Forecasting is the process of predicting future events or trends based on historical data and analysis.
Utilizes historical data to identify patterns, e.g., sales trends over the past year.
Involves statistical methods like time series analysis, e.g., using moving averages.
Can be applied in various fields, such as finance for predicting stock prices.
Helps in resource allocation, e.g., staffing needs based on project...
Configuring vMotion involves setting up networking and storage for seamless VM migration between hosts.
Ensure all ESXi hosts are connected to the same vSwitch for vMotion.
Create a dedicated VMkernel port for vMotion traffic with a unique IP.
Enable vMotion on the VMkernel port settings.
Verify that the MTU size is set to 9000 for Jumbo Frames if required.
Ensure proper network configuration to avoid latency issues du...
Upgrading vCenter requires careful planning, prerequisites, and execution to ensure a smooth transition.
Check compatibility: Ensure your ESXi hosts and other components are compatible with the new vCenter version.
Backup: Always take a full backup of the vCenter Server and the database before starting the upgrade.
Review release notes: Understand new features and deprecated functionalities in the new version.
Upgrade...
vCenter down affects management but HA and DRS can still function for VMs.
HA (High Availability) can restart VMs on other hosts if a host fails, independent of vCenter.
DRS (Distributed Resource Scheduler) can manage resource allocation based on existing rules, but requires vCenter for initial configuration.
If vCenter is down, HA can still monitor hosts and VMs, ensuring uptime.
DRS will not be able to make new reso...
Migrating a host from a standard switch to a distributed switch involves several steps to ensure network continuity.
Prepare the Distributed Switch: Create a distributed switch in vCenter and configure the necessary settings, such as VLANs.
Migrate Port Groups: Move the port groups from the standard switch to the distributed switch, ensuring they are properly configured.
Update VM Network Adapters: Change the network...
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- Q1. What are the current vesrion of Microsoft windows Server? What is Hyper-V? What is Active Directory? What is Dns? What is Dhcp? What is wsus? What is current versuon Client windows Operating system re...
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The current version of Microsoft Windows Server is Windows Server 2019. Hyper-V is a virtualization platform. Active Directory is a directory service. DNS is a system that translates domain names to IP addresses. DHCP is a network protocol that assigns IP addresses to devices. WSUS is Windows Server Update Services. The current version of client Windows operating system is Windows 10.
Windows Server 2019 is the latest v...
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- Q1. What is vmware vsphere? What is Drs in Vmware? What is High availability in ware? What is Fault Tolerance in Vmware?
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VMware vSphere is a virtualization platform that provides virtualization, management, resource optimization, and more.
DRS (Distributed Resource Scheduler) in VMware is a feature that automatically balances computing workloads across a cluster of ESXi hosts.
High availability in VMware ensures that virtual machines are restarted on another host in case of a host failure.
Fault Tolerance in VMware provides continuous avail...
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- Q1. What is Microsoft Azure Cloud?
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Microsoft Azure Cloud is a cloud computing service provided by Microsoft, offering a variety of services and resources for building, deploying, and managing applications.
Provides infrastructure as a service (IaaS), platform as a service (PaaS), and software as a service (SaaS) offerings
Offers services such as virtual machines, databases, AI and machine learning tools, and more
Allows for scalability, flexibility, and co...
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- Q1. What is Fsmo riles in Active Directoryand what are those?
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FSMO stands for Flexible Single Master Operations. They are specialized roles in Active Directory that handle specific tasks.
There are 5 FSMO roles: Schema Master, Domain Naming Master, RID Master, PDC Emulator, and Infrastructure Master.
Each FSMO role is responsible for a specific aspect of the Active Directory environment.
For example, the PDC Emulator role handles password changes and time synchronization within a do...
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I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Nov 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.
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- Q1. Roles & responsibilities in WAF
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A Web Application Firewall (WAF) is a security solution that monitors and filters HTTP traffic between a web application and the Internet.
Monitoring and filtering HTTP traffic to protect against common web application attacks such as SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), and cross-site request forgery (CSRF)
Configuring and maintaining rules to block malicious traffic while allowing legitimate traffic to pass throu...
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- Q1. Compatibility with the job role and current experience
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I have extensive experience in network security and have successfully implemented various security measures in my previous roles.
I have a strong background in network security protocols and technologies
I have experience in implementing firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and VPNs
I have successfully managed security incidents and conducted security audits
I have a track record of staying up-to-date with the latest se...
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- Q1. Will be able to do rotational shifts
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- WAF
- Firewalls
- Load Balancers
- Security Policies
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Mamta Raj Priyadarshini
Multiple questions are given to evaluate how you collaborate with others to reach a decision.
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- Q1. What is your area of interest, and how well-informed are you about various technologies and other aspects of your work?
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My area of interest is artificial intelligence and machine learning. I am well-informed about various technologies and stay updated through continuous learning.
I have a strong interest in artificial intelligence and machine learning, and have completed several projects in this field.
I regularly attend workshops, seminars, and online courses to stay updated on the latest technologies and trends.
I actively participate in...
- Q2. What is your area of focus, and how do you propose to implement innovative or out-of-the-box techniques to drive change?
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My area of focus is strategic planning and implementation. I propose to use data-driven decision-making and cross-functional collaboration to drive change.
Utilize data analytics to identify key trends and opportunities for improvement
Implement agile methodologies to quickly adapt to changing market conditions
Foster a culture of innovation by encouraging team members to think creatively and share ideas
Collaborate with s...
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Sesuraj
I appeared for an interview in May 2025, where I was asked the following questions.
- Q1. What do you do to the company?
- Ans.
I drive operational efficiency and enhance workforce management to optimize performance and achieve company goals.
Implement data-driven scheduling to ensure optimal staffing levels, reducing overtime costs.
Analyze performance metrics to identify trends and areas for improvement, leading to a 15% increase in productivity.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging team feedback and implementing best practi...
- Q2. Why do you think that you are suitable for this role?
- Ans.
I possess strong analytical skills, leadership experience, and a deep understanding of workforce management principles.
Extensive experience in workforce management, having successfully optimized staffing levels in my previous role, resulting in a 15% increase in efficiency.
Proven leadership skills, demonstrated by managing a team of 10 analysts, fostering a collaborative environment that improved team performance.
Stron...
- Q3. What are your goals?
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My goals focus on enhancing team performance, optimizing processes, and fostering a positive work environment.
Improve team efficiency by implementing new scheduling software, aiming for a 20% reduction in overtime.
Develop training programs to enhance employee skills, targeting a 15% increase in productivity within six months.
Foster a collaborative culture by organizing regular team-building activities, leading to impro...
- Q4. What is your expectation?
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I expect a collaborative environment, opportunities for growth, and the ability to make a meaningful impact on the team and organization.
Collaboration: I look forward to working closely with cross-functional teams to enhance workflow efficiency.
Growth Opportunities: I expect to engage in continuous learning and professional development, such as attending workshops or training.
Impact: I aim to contribute to strategic de...
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I applied via LinkedIn
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I appeared for an interview in Jan 2025.
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- Q1. Digital Modernization
- Q2. Assessment and Discovery
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- Q1. Introduce yourself
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I am a dedicated Application Support Engineer with a strong background in troubleshooting and optimizing software applications.
Over 5 years of experience in application support, focusing on resolving user issues and improving system performance.
Proficient in SQL and database management, having optimized queries that reduced report generation time by 30%.
Skilled in collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement ...
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I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Jan 2024. There was 1 interview round.
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- Q1. Extract only India Players from dictionary (using list comprehension) CSK = {"Dhoni" : "India", "Du Plessis" : "South Africa", "RituRaj": "India", "Peterson" : "England", "Lara" : "West Indies"}
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Extract India players from a dictionary using list comprehension
Use list comprehension to filter out players with nationality as 'India'
Create a new list with only the India players
Example: [player for player, nationality in CSK.items() if nationality == 'India']
- Q2. Find Common Elements in three lists using sets arr1 = [1,5,10,20,40,80,100] arr2 = [6,7,20,80,100] arr3 = [3,4,15,20,30,70,80,120]
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Use sets to find common elements in three lists.
Convert the lists to sets for efficient comparison.
Use the intersection method to find common elements.
Return the common elements as a set or list.
- Q3. Check if you found any error in the below code: school_name = 'ABC School' def __init__(self, name, roll_no): self.name = name self.roll_no = roll_no def show(self)" print('Ins...
- Ans.
The code contains several syntax and logical errors related to class definition and method implementation.
The class 'Student' is not defined, leading to a NameError.
The '__init__' method should be inside the 'Student' class.
The 'show' method has a syntax error; it should use ':' instead of '"'.
To access 'school_name', it should be referenced as 'self.school_name' or defined as a class variable.
- Q4. How do you print the 3, 5 and 7th row in a database (Python - use Pandas)
- Ans.
Printing specific rows from a database using Pandas in Python
Use Pandas library to read the database into a DataFrame
Use iloc method to select specific rows by index
Print the selected rows
- Q5. Split Dataset in train, test and validation (import library and split dataset)
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Use scikit-learn library to split dataset into train, test, and validation sets
Import train_test_split from sklearn.model_selection
Specify test_size and validation_size when splitting the dataset
Example: X_train, X_test, y_train, y_test = train_test_split(X, y, test_size=0.2, random_state=42)
- Q6. Print Unique values in the dataset and delete the duplicate rows (SQL)
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Use DISTINCT keyword to print unique values and DELETE with a subquery to remove duplicate rows.
Use SELECT DISTINCT column_name FROM table_name to print unique values.
Use DELETE FROM table_name WHERE row_id NOT IN (SELECT MAX(row_id) FROM table_name GROUP BY column_name) to delete duplicate rows.
- Q7. Print rows where a certain criterion is met (ex - in a dataset of employees select the ones whose salary is greater than 100000 - in SQL)
- Ans.
Use SQL SELECT statement with WHERE clause to filter rows based on a specific criterion.
Use SELECT statement with WHERE clause to specify the criterion (ex: salary > 100000)
Example: SELECT * FROM employees WHERE salary > 100000;
Ensure proper syntax and column names are used in the query
- Q8. Print rows with the second highest criterion value without using offset function in SQL
- Ans.
Use subquery to find rows with second highest criterion value in SQL without using offset function.
Use a subquery to find the maximum criterion value
Then use another subquery to find the maximum value that is less than the maximum value found in the first subquery
Finally, select rows with the second highest criterion value
- Q9. Print rows with the same set of values in column (these are not duplicates row - just the duplicates values in a column)
- Ans.
Print rows with the same set of values in a column
Identify unique sets of values in the column
Group rows based on these unique sets of values
Print out the rows for each unique set of values
- Q10. Difference between Power BI and Tableau
- Ans.
Power BI is a Microsoft product focused on business intelligence and data visualization, while Tableau is a standalone data visualization tool.
Power BI is more user-friendly and integrates well with other Microsoft products.
Tableau is known for its powerful data visualization capabilities and flexibility in creating complex visualizations.
Power BI is often preferred by organizations already using Microsoft products, wh...
- Q11. Limitations of Power BI and Tableau
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Power BI and Tableau have limitations in terms of data connectivity, customization, and pricing.
Limited data connectivity options compared to other tools
Limited customization capabilities for advanced analytics
High pricing for enterprise-level features
Tableau has better visualization capabilities but can be more complex to use
Power BI is more user-friendly but may lack certain advanced features
- Q12. What are the types of regression models, name them and explain them
- Ans.
Types of regression models include linear regression, logistic regression, polynomial regression, ridge regression, and lasso regression.
Linear regression: used to model the relationship between a dependent variable and one or more independent variables.
Logistic regression: used for binary classification problems, where the output is a probability value between 0 and 1.
Polynomial regression: fits a curve to the data by...
- Q13. Difference in Linear and Logistic Regression
- Ans.
Linear regression is used for continuous variables, while logistic regression is used for binary outcomes.
Linear regression predicts continuous outcomes, while logistic regression predicts binary outcomes.
Linear regression uses a linear equation to model the relationship between the independent and dependent variables.
Logistic regression uses the logistic function to model the probability of a binary outcome.
Linear reg...
- Q14. Difference in Random Forest and Decision Tree
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Random Forest is an ensemble method using multiple decision trees, while Decision Tree is a single tree-based model.
Random Forest is a collection of decision trees that are trained on random subsets of the data.
Decision Tree is a single tree structure that makes decisions by splitting the data based on features.
Random Forest reduces overfitting by averaging the predictions of multiple trees.
Decision Tree can be prone t...
- Q15. What is ETL and what are the types or examples of ETL tools
- Ans.
ETL stands for Extract, Transform, Load. It is a process of extracting data from various sources, transforming it into a usable format, and loading it into a target database.
ETL tools include Informatica PowerCenter, Talend, Apache Nifi, Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), and IBM InfoSphere DataStage.
Extract: Data is extracted from various sources such as databases, files, APIs, etc.
Transform: Data is cl...
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- Python
- Pandas
- Power Bi
- Tableau
- scikit
- SQL
- matplotlib
JD does mention about TensorFlow and R, but those languages are not important and are only an advantage to the candidate's profile. Mainly the interviewer will be looking for someone who has a decent programming skill and knows about regression models which is very important.
There will be 2 Interviewers one of them will be asking Python & Regression model questions and the other one SQL ones along with Power BI and Tableau overview
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- Q1. What is the monitoring tool used
- Ans.
The monitoring tool used is Datadog.
Datadog is a popular monitoring tool used for infrastructure and application monitoring.
It provides real-time insights into the performance of servers, databases, applications, and more.
Datadog offers features like customizable dashboards, alerts, and integrations with various services.
Example: Datadog can be used to monitor server CPU usage, application response times, and database ...
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- Q1. Where do u see 10 years from now
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- Q1. Asked about Security process
- Q2. About Compliance
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