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Updated 2 Oct 2024

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Sep 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. How do you troubleshoot Kubernetes issues?
  • Ans. 

    Troubleshooting Kubernetes issues involves identifying the root cause, checking logs, examining configurations, and using monitoring tools.

    • Identify the specific issue by checking logs and error messages.

    • Examine the Kubernetes configurations to ensure they are set up correctly.

    • Use monitoring tools like Prometheus or Grafana to track performance metrics.

    • Check the status of pods, nodes, and deployments to pinpoint any iss...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Questions on automation

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Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Apr 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Related to Linux and networking questions mostly
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. More about networking topics

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Dec 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. How do you connect to storage account
  • Ans. 

    To connect to a storage account, you need to use the appropriate connection string.

    • Obtain the connection string from the Azure portal or programmatically

    • Use the connection string in your code to connect to the storage account

    • Examples of connection strings: Blob storage - DefaultEndpointsProtocol=https;AccountName=myaccount;AccountKey=mykey;EndpointSuffix=core.windows.net, File storage - DefaultEndpointsProtocol=https;A...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Difference between sas keys and access keys
  • Ans. 

    SAS keys are used for accessing specific resources while access keys are used for accessing all resources in a storage account.

    • SAS keys provide time-limited access to specific resources in a storage account

    • Access keys provide full access to all resources in a storage account

    • SAS keys are more secure as they limit access to specific resources and have an expiration time

    • Access keys should be used only for initial setup an...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What are Types of network peering
  • Ans. 

    Types of network peering include private, public, and global.

    • Private peering involves connecting two networks directly, without going through a third-party network.

    • Public peering involves connecting to a public internet exchange point (IXP) where multiple networks can exchange traffic.

    • Global peering involves connecting to a global IXP, which allows for peering with networks around the world.

    • Other types of peering inclu...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. How do you give access to users via az portal
  • Ans. 

    To give access to users via az portal, follow these steps:

    • Log in to the Azure portal

    • Navigate to the resource you want to give access to

    • Click on the 'Access control (IAM)' tab

    • Click on the 'Add' button

    • Select the role you want to assign to the user

    • Enter the user's email address or select from the list of existing users

    • Click on the 'Save' button

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Different vpn sets up in azure
  • Ans. 

    Azure provides multiple VPN options for different use cases.

    • Site-to-Site VPN for connecting on-premises network to Azure

    • Point-to-Site VPN for connecting individual devices to Azure

    • ExpressRoute for dedicated private connections to Azure

    • VNet-to-VNet VPN for connecting multiple VNets in Azure

    • Third-party VPN solutions can also be used

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be prepared for the topics which you mention in resume then you will get in to any job for sure.
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Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
No response

I was interviewed in Jan 2025.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

It was easy, bacis aptitude questions asked in this round

Round 2 - Communication 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. It was a Ai generated communication test, where you have to repeat sentence, basic english question asked, and the ability of communication was cheked. Easy to crack
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. This was a technical and hr round
  • Q2. What is cloud, vpn, lan, wan? And bacis trouble shooting question
  • Q3. What is your hobbies, tell me about your hometown.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Though it was a easy process, and I answerd all the questions but they didn't communicate with me further.
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Nov 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. About myself and my Day-to-day activities
  • Q2. About my role in the project, Packaging workflow and Life cycle.
  • Q3. How you handle user profile data?
  • Ans. 

    User profile data is securely stored in a centralized database with access control and encryption.

    • Store user profile data in a centralized database

    • Implement access control to restrict unauthorized access

    • Encrypt sensitive user information for added security

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Explain about which package you feel complex and why?
  • Ans. 

    I find the Kubernetes package to be complex due to its extensive features and configurations.

    • Kubernetes has a steep learning curve with various concepts like pods, deployments, services, etc.

    • Managing Kubernetes clusters requires understanding of networking, storage, security, and scalability.

    • Configuring Kubernetes involves YAML files, API resources, and command-line tools like kubectl.

    • Troubleshooting issues in Kubernet...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Explain the difference between application model and package model in sccm?
  • Ans. 

    Application model in SCCM is used to deploy applications based on user-centric requirements, while package model is used for traditional software deployment.

    • Application model allows for user-centric deployments and dependencies, while package model is more rigid and requires manual intervention for dependencies.

    • Application model supports user device affinity, allowing for targeted deployments to specific users or devic...

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. About my role in the package. Previous origination details?
  • Q2. Salary discussion and about my notice period
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Oct 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. AKS DEPOYMENT , security?
  • Q2. Dokcer file instructions
  • Q3. Vm intergration with self hosted agent?
  • Ans. 

    VM integration with self-hosted agent allows for seamless deployment and management of resources.

    • Self-hosted agents can be used to run tasks on virtual machines (VMs) in a cloud environment.

    • Integration involves configuring the self-hosted agent to communicate with the VMs for deployment and management.

    • This setup enables flexibility and control over the resources being utilized.

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Devops practices?
  • Ans. 

    DevOps practices involve collaboration between development and operations teams to automate processes and improve efficiency.

    • Continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD)

    • Infrastructure as code (IaC)

    • Automated testing

    • Monitoring and logging

    • Collaboration and communication between teams

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Hcl programs, terraform?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - easy interview

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Difference between AWS and Azure
  • Ans. 

    AWS and Azure are two major cloud computing platforms with differences in services, pricing, and market share.

    • AWS has a larger market share compared to Azure

    • Azure is known for its strong integration with Microsoft products

    • AWS offers a wider range of services compared to Azure

    • Azure provides hybrid cloud solutions with Azure Stack

    • Pricing models differ between AWS and Azure

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What are cloud concepts
  • Ans. 

    Cloud concepts refer to the fundamental ideas and principles behind cloud computing technology.

    • Cloud computing models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)

    • Virtualization

    • Scalability

    • Elasticity

    • On-demand self-service

    • Resource pooling

    • Metered service

    • Examples: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Sep 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Cloud services types of cloud.
  • Ans. 

    Cloud services are categorized into three main types: Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS).

    • Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) provides virtualized computing resources over the internet, such as virtual servers and storage.

    • Platform as a Service (PaaS) offers a platform allowing customers to develop, run, and manage applications without the complexity of build...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. AWS- Loadbalancer, VPC, autoscaling. DevOps- terraform, kubernetes

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is Fastconnect and IPsec tunnels in OCI
  • Ans. 

    Fastconnect and IPsec tunnels are networking solutions in OCI for secure and reliable connectivity.

    • Fastconnect provides a private connection between on-premises network and OCI without going through the public internet.

    • IPsec tunnels create secure communication channels over the public internet between on-premises network and OCI.

    • Both Fastconnect and IPsec tunnels ensure data privacy, integrity, and availability for net...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. How to enabled audit logs inOCI
  • Ans. 

    Enable audit logs in OCI for monitoring and compliance purposes.

    • Navigate to the OCI Console and select the compartment you want to enable audit logs for.

    • Go to 'Audit' under 'Identity' and click on 'Create Configuration'.

    • Choose the services you want to audit, set the log retention period, and specify the log object storage bucket.

    • Review and create the configuration to start logging audit events.

    • Monitor the audit logs in...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is file storage
  • Ans. 

    File storage is a method of storing and organizing digital files in a structured manner.

    • File storage involves saving data in a structured format for easy retrieval and management

    • It can be done locally on a computer or on a network server

    • Examples include saving documents, images, videos, and other digital files on a computer's hard drive or in cloud storage services like Google Drive or Dropbox

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is alarm definition and event rules in OCI
  • Ans. 

    Alarm definition and event rules in OCI are used to monitor and manage resources based on predefined conditions.

    • Alarm definitions specify the conditions under which an alarm is triggered in OCI Monitoring service

    • Event rules define actions to be taken when specific events occur in OCI Events service

    • Both are essential for proactive monitoring and management of resources in OCI

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I was interviewed in Jul 2024.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

2 questions are there 1 is a moderate dsa question & 2nd is a SQL question

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Go concurrency?
  • Q2. Some questions about AWS

Mimecast Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Mimecast Cloud Operations Engineer interview?
Mimecast interview process usually has 1 rounds. The most common rounds in the Mimecast interview process are Technical.
How to prepare for Mimecast Cloud Operations Engineer 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 Mimecast. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Mimecast expect are DNS, Identity Management, Linux, Operations and Troubleshooting.
What are the top questions asked in Mimecast Cloud Operations Engineer interview?

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