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NTT Data Senior Linux System Administrator Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Updated 8 Nov 2019

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I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed in May 2019. There were 5 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

17 Questions

  • Q1. Explain booting process?
  • Ans. 

    Booting process is the sequence of events that occur when a computer system is turned on.

    • BIOS/UEFI firmware initializes hardware components

    • Bootloader loads the kernel into memory

    • Kernel initializes system processes and drivers

    • Init system starts user space processes and services

    • Graphical user interface (GUI) is loaded for user interaction

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What version of redhat have you worked on?
  • Ans. 

    I have worked on Red Hat Enterprise Linux versions 6, 7, and 8.

    • I have experience with installation, configuration, and maintenance of Red Hat Enterprise Linux servers.

    • I have worked with Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6, 7, and 8 in both physical and virtual environments.

    • I have experience with package management, user management, and security hardening on Red Hat Enterprise Linux.

    • I have also worked with Red Hat Satellite for ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. If disk is full what will u do?
  • Ans. 

    Free up disk space by identifying and removing unnecessary files.

    • Identify large files and delete them

    • Remove old log files

    • Clear cache and temporary files

    • Compress large files

    • Move files to another disk or server

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. What is sticky bit and sgid?
  • Ans. 

    Sticky bit and SGID are special permissions in Linux file system.

    • Sticky bit is denoted by 't' in file permission and restricts deletion of files in a directory by non-owners.

    • SGID is denoted by 's' in file permission and sets the group ID of newly created files to the group of the parent directory.

    • SGID can also be used on executable files to allow users to run them with the permissions of the group that owns the file.

    • SG...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Explain me what will u do if the server is not coming up?
  • Q6. Based on resume few questions they will ask like how will u delete user along with home directory?
  • Q7. What is the difference between zombie and orphan?
  • Ans. 

    Zombie is a terminated process that still has an entry in the process table, while orphan is a child process whose parent has terminated.

    • Zombie process is waiting for its parent to read its exit status

    • Orphan process is adopted by init process (PID 1)

    • Zombie process can be removed by killing its parent process

    • Orphan process can continue running even after its parent has terminated

  • Answered by AI
  • Q8. Explain me Raid? how many raid are there? which raid is best to use?
  • Ans. 

    RAID stands for Redundant Array of Independent Disks. It is a data storage technology that combines multiple physical disks into a single logical unit.

    • There are several types of RAID, including RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, RAID 10, and more.

    • RAID 0 offers no redundancy but provides improved performance by striping data across multiple disks.

    • RAID 1 provides mirroring of data across two disks, offering redundancy but n...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q9. Explain me what is network bonding?
  • Ans. 

    Network bonding is the process of combining multiple network interfaces into a single logical interface.

    • Network bonding provides redundancy and increased bandwidth.

    • There are different bonding modes such as active-backup, balance-rr, and LACP.

    • Bonding can be configured using the ifenslave utility or through network configuration files.

    • Examples of network interfaces that can be bonded include Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and InfiniBa...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q10. Difference between systemd and services?
  • Ans. 

    systemd is a system and service manager while services are individual programs that run in the background.

    • systemd is responsible for managing the system's startup and shutdown processes

    • services are individual programs that run in the background and can be managed by systemd

    • systemd can start, stop, restart, enable, and disable services

    • services can be configured to start automatically at boot time using systemd

    • systemd pr...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q11. Why are you looking for job change? since this is senior position role are u willing to accept the challenges and take it with you?
  • Q12. Tell me about ur roles and resposibility in previous company?
  • Q13. Do u have knowledge on scripting? since we need people having scripting knowledge? did u have clustering knowledge?
  • Q14. NExt round technical manager round . explain me booting process in brief ? what is hard and soft link? How much salary are you expecting ? Is is negotiable? 10hrs duty , no wfh , rotational shift are you...
  • Q15. 3rd round was project executive round they will take on skype and see ur expressions and will ask what is the challenge u have faced? what are values that you think should be followed in company? Please i...
  • Q16. 4th round for salary discussion hr round and doc verification . there are no variable only fixed salary
  • Q17. Note make sure u take offer letter and in that if hr mention any bonus on call take it in your offer letter in written that this much bonus hr is giving.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - It was tough . they asked many questions back to back. Please study hard to your ass before going for an interview . I was like before going prepared cried and was like do or die situation for hon since in previous company due to multiple clients I was overloaded and was getting night shifts most of time no proper mgmt was there and no much hike. I don't want to tell this but most of the girls dont work properly and due to excuses do wfh much pressure on boys. So decided to switch and so I study hard.

4 rounds
1st round was technical
2nd round was technical manager round
3rd round was Project executive round on skype
4th round was Hr round for salary discussion

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Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Relevant to linux core

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - The interview was technical one
Interview experience
2
Poor
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Indeed and was interviewed in Dec 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Different and high level questions not meant for 0-2 years of experience candidates.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - My interview was rescheduled 3 times!! And after finishing my technical round, there were no updates at all. They just completely ghosted me. No matter what the result, you have to respect the candidate's time and interest and inform them about the same. On top of this, the interview itself was a disaster. The interviewer was uninterested and was making the process much more difficult for me, asking irrelevant questions that are not my expertise or complex considering I just have around 2 years of experience in the field. Overall, I just didn't like their attitude towards candidates.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Oct 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Linux how it works and all about linux
  • Q2. About file system and selinux and sql

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - NA
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Explain about patch management in Linux
  • Q2. After patching what are the issues you faced. How did you troubleshoot those issues.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
No response

I was interviewed in Jul 2024.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Explain lambda expression
  • Ans. 

    Lambda expression is a concise way to represent an anonymous function in programming languages.

    • Lambda expressions are used to create functions without a name.

    • They are often used in functional programming languages like Python and Java.

    • Lambda expressions can take parameters and return a value.

    • Example: (x, y) -> x + y is a lambda expression that takes two parameters and returns their sum.

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  • Q2. Why hibernate is better then jdbc
  • Ans. 

    Hibernate is better than JDBC due to its object-relational mapping capabilities, automatic table creation, and improved performance.

    • Hibernate provides object-relational mapping (ORM) which simplifies database interactions by mapping Java objects to database tables, eliminating the need for manual SQL queries.

    • Hibernate can automatically generate SQL queries based on the Java objects, reducing the amount of code that nee...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Filter names from a list that starts with A
  • Ans. 

    Filter names starting with A from a list of strings

    • Iterate through the list of strings

    • Check if each string starts with 'A'

    • Add the string to a new list if it starts with 'A'

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  • Q2. White query parameter and path variable

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System Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

IBM user image Maitri Tewari

posted on 20 Aug 2024

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

It was a good interview experience

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Share some thing about your project
  • Ans. 

    Designed and implemented a cloud-based monitoring system for a large-scale network infrastructure

    • Utilized AWS services such as CloudWatch and Lambda functions

    • Developed custom scripts for data collection and analysis

    • Implemented real-time alerts and notifications for system administrators

    • Improved system performance and reliability through proactive monitoring

    • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather requirements

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Questions on core java
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is Linux and which flavor you've worked on?
  • Ans. 

    Linux is an open-source operating system based on Unix, known for its stability, security, and flexibility.

    • Linux is an open-source operating system that is widely used in servers, supercomputers, and embedded systems.

    • There are many flavors of Linux, known as distributions, such as Ubuntu, CentOS, Debian, and Red Hat.

    • Each Linux distribution has its own package management system, desktop environment, and software reposit...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is roles and responsibilities as a system admin
Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Salary expectations
  • Q2. How fast you can join

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

30 dsa , java , dbs, oops , javascript , react js

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Ans. 

    Experienced system engineer with a strong background in network infrastructure and cloud computing.

    • Over 5 years of experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining complex systems

    • Proficient in network security protocols such as VPNs and firewalls

    • Skilled in cloud computing platforms like AWS and Azure

    • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

    • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

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  • Q2. How you overcome fear
  • Ans. 

    I overcome fear by facing it head-on and breaking it down into smaller, manageable steps.

    • Identify the root cause of the fear

    • Break down the fear into smaller tasks

    • Seek support from others

    • Practice relaxation techniques

    • Visualize success and positive outcomes

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-

I applied via Campus Placement

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

I dont remember it exactly now

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What do you know about Itil process?
  • Ans. 

    ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) is a set of best practices for IT service management.

    • ITIL is a framework that outlines best practices for IT service management.

    • It focuses on aligning IT services with the needs of the business.

    • ITIL processes include incident management, change management, problem management, and more.

    • ITIL helps organizations improve efficiency, reduce costs, and provide better servi...

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Tell me about your college project

Skills evaluated in this interview

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