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Updated 19 Oct 2024

Nutanix Cloud Devops Engineer Interview Experiences

1 interview found

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
-
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Apr 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

It was general aptitude round.

Round 2 - Coding Test 

Questions form DSA to check problem solving abilities.

Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Second largest number in an array.
  • Ans. 

    Find the second largest number in an array of strings.

    • Convert the array of strings to an array of integers for comparison.

    • Sort the array in descending order and return the second element.

    • Handle cases where there may be duplicates of the largest number.

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

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I appeared for an interview before Sep 2020.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

(1 Question)

Round duration - 90 minutes
Round difficulty - Medium

It was Technical + Aptitude MCQ round.The technical section consisted if MCQ related to DSA,OS,DBMS.The aptitude section consisted of questions related to basic mathematics.

  • Q1. 

    Candies Distribution Problem Statement

    Prateek is a kindergarten teacher with a mission to distribute candies to students based on their performance. Each student must get at least one candy, and if two s...

  • Ans. 

    The task is to distribute candies to students based on their performance while minimizing the total candies distributed.

    • Create an array to store the minimum candies required for each student.

    • Iterate through the students' ratings array to determine the minimum candies needed based on the given criteria.

    • Consider the ratings of adjacent students to decide the number of candies to distribute.

    • Calculate the total candies req...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Face to Face 

(2 Questions)

Round duration - 30 minutes
Round difficulty - Medium

It was a technical interview testing the basic skills of OS and DBMS of candidates along with few project discussions from your CV.

  • Q1. Can you write 15 Linux commands along with their functions?
  • Ans. 

    List of 15 Linux commands with their functions

    • ls - list directory contents

    • pwd - print working directory

    • cd - change directory

    • mkdir - make a new directory

    • rm - remove files or directories

    • cp - copy files and directories

    • mv - move or rename files and directories

    • grep - search for patterns in files

    • chmod - change file permissions

    • ps - display information about running processes

    • top - display and update sorted information about pr...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What are DDL (Data Definition Language) and DML (Data Manipulation Language)?
  • Ans. 

    DDL is used to define the structure of database objects, while DML is used to manipulate data within those objects.

    • DDL includes commands like CREATE, ALTER, DROP to define database objects like tables, indexes, etc.

    • DML includes commands like INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE to manipulate data within tables.

    • Example of DDL: CREATE TABLE employees (id INT, name VARCHAR(50));

    • Example of DML: INSERT INTO employees VALUES (1, 'John Doe

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Professional and academic backgroundI completed Computer Science Engineering from Vellore Institute of Technology. I applied for the job as System Engineer in BangaloreEligibility criteriaAbove 8 CGPACerner Corporation interview preparation:Topics to prepare for the interview - Data Structures, DBMS, Linux, Algorithms,Cloud computing, Operating systemsTime required to prepare for the interview - 2 monthsInterview preparation tips for other job seekers

Tip 1 : Be clear about the concepts of Linux and shell scripting.
Tip 2 : Learn about the basics of Data structures and Algorithm.
Tip 3 : Be prepared to explain your projects mentioned in your CV.

Application resume tips for other job seekers

Tip 1 : Use professional Keywords in your resume.
Tip 2 : Don't mention anything you are not confident in.

Final outcome of the interviewSelected
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed before Mar 2022. 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.
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Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Linux basic questions
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Linux user related questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Whatever is their in resume, that much be confident

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Mar 2020. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

12 Questions

  • Q1. What are terraform modules
  • Ans. 

    Terraform modules are reusable components that allow you to define and manage infrastructure as code.

    • Modules are collections of resources that can be used across multiple Terraform configurations

    • They can be shared and reused by other teams or projects

    • Modules can be published to the Terraform Registry for easy discovery and use

    • They help to reduce duplication of code and simplify infrastructure management

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. How would you debug apache nginx issues
  • Ans. 

    Debugging Apache Nginx issues involves checking logs, configuration files, and server status.

    • Check error logs for any relevant error messages

    • Verify the configuration files for syntax errors

    • Check server status and resource usage

    • Use tools like curl or telnet to test connectivity and response times

    • Check firewall rules and network settings

    • Consider load balancing and caching configurations

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. How would you prevent a ddos attach
  • Ans. 

    Prevent DDoS attack by implementing various measures

    • Implementing firewalls and intrusion detection systems

    • Using load balancers to distribute traffic

    • Blocking traffic from suspicious IP addresses

    • Using content delivery networks (CDNs)

    • Limiting the number of requests per IP address

    • Using anti-DDoS services provided by cloud providers

    • Regularly monitoring network traffic for unusual patterns

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Is there a way to blacklist IPs in AWS
  • Ans. 

    Yes, AWS provides various methods to blacklist IPs.

    • Use AWS WAF to create rules to block specific IP addresses

    • Configure security groups to deny traffic from specific IP addresses

    • Utilize AWS Network ACLs to block traffic from specific IP addresses

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. What is average load in Linux
  • Ans. 

    Average load in Linux refers to the amount of work being done by the system at a given time.

    • Average load is measured as a decimal number, with 1.00 representing a fully loaded system.

    • It takes into account both running processes and processes waiting for resources.

    • High average load can indicate a need for more resources or optimization of processes.

    • Command 'uptime' can be used to check the average load on a Linux system

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. Describe inodes and file descriptors. What is the use of swap
  • Ans. 

    Inodes are data structures that store information about files on a Unix/Linux file system. File descriptors are unique identifiers for open files. Swap is a space on a hard disk used as virtual memory.

    • Inodes contain metadata about files such as ownership, permissions, and timestamps.

    • File descriptors are used by the operating system to keep track of open files and to perform I/O operations on them.

    • Swap is used when the ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q7. What does a load balancer do when an instance in aws stops
  • Ans. 

    Load balancer routes traffic to other healthy instances

    • Load balancer detects the unhealthy instance

    • Stops sending traffic to that instance

    • Routes traffic to other healthy instances

    • Maintains high availability and scalability of the application

  • Answered by AI
  • Q8. How would you debug a website which is progressively slowing down
  • Ans. 

    To debug a progressively slowing down website, I would analyze the server logs, check for memory leaks, and optimize the code.

    • Analyze server logs to identify any errors or bottlenecks

    • Check for memory leaks in the code

    • Optimize the code by removing unnecessary scripts and optimizing images

    • Use tools like Chrome DevTools to identify performance issues

    • Consider implementing a content delivery network (CDN) to improve website

  • Answered by AI
  • Q9. Docker command to transfer an image from one machine to another without using docker registry
  • Ans. 

    Docker save and Docker load commands can be used to transfer an image from one machine to another without using a Docker registry.

    • Use the 'docker save' command to save the image as a tar file on the source machine

    • Transfer the tar file to the destination machine using any file transfer method (e.g., scp)

    • On the destination machine, use the 'docker load' command to load the image from the tar file

  • Answered by AI
  • Q10. Write a program to reverse a string in Python
  • Ans. 

    A program to reverse a string in Python

    • Use the slicing technique to reverse the string

    • Start with the last character and move backwards

    • Store the reversed string in a new variable

  • Answered by AI
  • Q11. Write ansible playbook to install apache
  • Ans. 

    Ansible playbook to install Apache

    • Create a playbook file with .yml extension

    • Define hosts and remote user

    • Add tasks to install Apache package

    • Start Apache service

    • Save and run the playbook using ansible-playbook command

  • Answered by AI
  • Q12. What is the usecase which would require setup of distributed jenkins nodes
  • Ans. 

    Distributed Jenkins nodes are used to handle large-scale builds and improve performance.

    • Large-scale builds: When there are a large number of builds to be executed simultaneously, distributed Jenkins nodes can handle the load by distributing the builds across multiple nodes.

    • Improved performance: By distributing the workload, the overall build time can be reduced, resulting in improved performance.

    • Resource utilization: D...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - They have a zoom video call. And it's really lengthy. Goes beyond an hour

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Question on the skills that you have written in resume
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via AmbitionBox and was interviewed in Jun 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Project worked in ur previus company
  • Q2. Explain in detail what tools used, how you deployed etc
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before Sep 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Code Devops discussions and Devops Idealogy
Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Salary Discussions and Facilities Explanation
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

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

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is DaemonSet
  • Ans. 

    DaemonSet ensures that all or some nodes run a copy of a Pod

    • DaemonSet is a Kubernetes resource that ensures a copy of a Pod is running on all or some nodes in a cluster

    • It is useful for running a single instance of a Pod on every node in a cluster

    • DaemonSet is commonly used for monitoring, logging, and other system-level services

    • Example: Running a logging agent on every node in a Kubernetes cluster

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is deployment and difference between statefulset and deployment
  • Ans. 

    Deployment is a way to manage and update applications in Kubernetes. StatefulSet is used for stateful applications with unique identities.

    • Deployment is used for stateless applications, while StatefulSet is used for stateful applications.

    • Deployment manages replica sets and ensures a desired state is maintained.

    • StatefulSet maintains a unique identity for each pod, making it suitable for applications that require stable a...

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Basic Kubernetes
  • Q2. Write Terraform and Ansible script
  • Ans. 

    Write Terraform and Ansible script

    • Use Terraform to provision infrastructure resources like virtual machines, networks, and storage

    • Use Ansible to configure and manage software on the provisioned infrastructure

    • Create a Terraform script to deploy a virtual machine on AWS

    • Write an Ansible playbook to install and configure Nginx on the deployed virtual machine

  • Answered by AI

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Mar 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. ACTIVE DIRECTORY, DHCP, DNS and Windows Server, Linux basic questions, Linux fundamental and networking basics.
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Behaviour questions.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare for interview by learning all IT fundamentals.

Nutanix Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Nutanix Cloud Devops Engineer interview?
Nutanix interview process usually has 3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Nutanix interview process are Aptitude Test, Coding Test and Technical.

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