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I applied via Indeed and was interviewed in Sep 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.
(1 Question)
- Q1. Basic linux commands grep,gzip,top,htop
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- Q1. What you are doing in last organisation?
- Q2. How you are doing deployment?
- Q3. Basics linux and docker commands.?
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Linux System Administrator Interview Questions & Answers
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posted on 19 Dec 2024
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I applied via campus placement at NBKR Institute of Science and Technology, Vidyanagar and was interviewed in Nov 2024. There were 4 interview rounds.
It was about an aptitude test which is on English grammar and athematic reasoning.
The Fibonacci series can be applied to alphabets, and the same should be printed.
(2 Questions)
- Q1. Fibonancci series to print the alphabets?
- Q2. Print the numbers in descending order 123456?
- Ans.
Print numbers in descending order 123456
Create an array of strings containing the numbers 1 to 6
Sort the array in descending order
Print the sorted array
(3 Questions)
- Q1. Why are you choosing our organization?
- Ans.
I am choosing your organization because of its reputation for innovation, strong company culture, and opportunities for growth.
Reputation for innovation in the industry
Strong company culture that values employee development
Opportunities for growth and advancement within the organization
- Q2. Are you open to relocation?
- Ans.
Yes, I am open to relocation for the right opportunity.
I am willing to relocate for the right job opportunity that aligns with my career goals.
I am open to exploring new locations and experiencing different cultures.
I understand that relocation may be necessary for career advancement and personal growth.
- Q3. Are you comfortable with rotational shifts?
- Ans.
Yes, I am comfortable with rotational shifts as I have prior experience working in such shifts.
I have previous experience working in rotational shifts at my previous job.
I am adaptable and can easily adjust my schedule to accommodate rotational shifts.
I understand the importance of being available during different shifts to ensure smooth operations.
I am willing to work in rotational shifts to support the team and meet
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I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Sep 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.
(3 Questions)
- Q1. If a server patched with new kernel update after reboot server came up with old kernel only. How will you troubleshoot it ?
- Ans.
To troubleshoot a server that booted up with the old kernel after a new kernel update, check the bootloader configuration, verify the kernel installation, and review the update process.
Check the bootloader configuration to ensure it is pointing to the correct kernel version.
Verify the kernel installation to see if the new kernel was successfully installed.
Review the update process to identify any errors or issues that ...
- Q2. What are the various commands to check the CPU , Memory utilization in Linux server ?
- Ans.
Various commands to check CPU and Memory utilization in Linux server.
To check CPU utilization: top, mpstat, sar
To check Memory utilization: free, vmstat, sar -r
- Q3. How will you create and add new disk to the system using LVM ? Write the commands of the process.
- Ans.
To add a new disk to the system using LVM, you need to initialize the disk, create a physical volume, extend the volume group, and finally extend the logical volume.
Initialize the disk using fdisk or parted command
Create a physical volume using pvcreate command
Extend the volume group using vgextend command
Extend the logical volume using lvextend command
Resize the filesystem using resize2fs or xfs_growfs command
(2 Questions)
- Q1. Tell me about yourself
- Ans.
Experienced Linux Administrator with a passion for troubleshooting and optimizing systems.
Over 5 years of experience managing Linux servers in a corporate environment
Skilled in shell scripting, server configuration, and system monitoring tools like Nagios
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work well under pressure
Certified in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHCE)
Passionate about staying up-to-date with the latest te
- Q2. Can you let us know the skills other than mentioned skills in resume?
- Ans.
Some additional skills I possess include scripting languages, troubleshooting abilities, and strong communication skills.
Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or Perl can be beneficial for automating tasks and improving efficiency.
Strong troubleshooting abilities are essential for quickly identifying and resolving issues that may arise in a Linux environment.
Effective communication skills are importa...
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(5 Questions)
- Q1. What is lvm how it is work?
- Ans.
LVM stands for Logical Volume Manager, a tool used to manage disk storage in Linux systems.
LVM allows for dynamic resizing of logical volumes without downtime.
It consists of physical volumes, volume groups, and logical volumes.
Commands like pvcreate, vgcreate, lvcreate are used to create and manage LVM.
LVM provides flexibility in managing storage space by allowing logical volumes to span multiple physical disks.
- Q2. How to mount nfs?
- Ans.
To mount NFS, use the 'mount' command with the NFS server IP address and the mount point on the local machine.
Use the 'mount' command followed by the NFS server IP address and the mount point on the local machine
For example: sudo mount 192.168.1.100:/shared_folder /mnt/nfs_share
Ensure that the NFS server is properly configured and accessible from the local machine
- Q3. How to do patching.
- Ans.
Patching involves applying updates to software to fix vulnerabilities and improve performance.
Identify the software that needs to be patched
Download the appropriate patches from the vendor's website
Test the patches in a non-production environment before applying them to production systems
Schedule downtime for applying patches to minimize disruption
Document the patching process for future reference
- Q4. How to rollback package
- Ans.
To rollback a package, use package manager to uninstall current version and install previous version.
Use package manager to uninstall current version of the package
Install the previous version of the package using package manager
Check for any dependencies that may need to be rolled back as well
- Q5. How to remove older kernel
- Ans.
To remove older kernels in Linux, use package management tools like apt or yum.
Use 'apt autoremove' command in Debian-based systems to remove old kernels
Use 'yum remove
' command in Red Hat-based systems to remove old kernels Check available kernels with 'uname -r' command before removing
Skills evaluated in this interview
I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Nov 2024. There was 1 interview round.
(2 Questions)
- Q1. How can I grant SFTP access exclusively to the user David?
- Ans.
Grant SFTP access exclusively to user David
Create a new group specifically for David, e.g. 'davidgroup'
Set the ChrootDirectory in the SSH configuration file to restrict David's access to a specific directory
Add David to the 'davidgroup' and configure the necessary permissions for SFTP access
- Q2. How can a user be locked out after 6 unsuccessful password attempts for a duration of 30 minutes?
- Ans.
To lock a user out after 6 unsuccessful password attempts for 30 minutes, modify the PAM configuration file.
Edit the PAM configuration file (/etc/pam.d/common-auth) to include the 'pam_tally2' module.
Set the 'deny' option in the 'pam_tally2' module to lock the user out after 6 failed attempts.
Specify the 'unlock_time' option in the 'pam_tally2' module to set the duration of the lockout period to 30 minutes.
Example: aut
I applied via Approached by Company
(2 Questions)
- Q1. How to configure NFS
- Ans.
NFS can be configured by setting up the NFS server, exporting directories, and configuring client access.
Install NFS server package on the server
Edit /etc/exports file to specify directories to be shared
Restart NFS service to apply changes
Configure client access by mounting NFS shares on client machines
- Q2. How to perform patching
- Ans.
Patching involves applying updates to software to fix vulnerabilities and improve performance.
Identify the software that needs to be patched
Download the necessary patches from the vendor's website
Test the patches in a non-production environment before applying them to production systems
Schedule a maintenance window to apply the patches
Apply the patches using tools like yum, apt-get, or Windows Update
Verify that the pat...
(2 Questions)
- Q1. Salary discussion
- Q2. Location discussion
Skills evaluated in this interview
The questions were very relevant.
(2 Questions)
- Q1. What are the computer languages you know?
- Ans.
I am proficient in languages like Python, Bash, and SQL.
Python
Bash
SQL
- Q2. Write a code in Java?
- Ans.
A Java code snippet showcasing basic syntax and functionality.
Declare a class with a main method
Create variables and assign values
Use control structures like if-else or loops
Print output using System.out.println()
(2 Questions)
- Q1. Do you opt for relocation?
- Q2. Where do want to see yourself in next 5 years?
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Skills evaluated in this interview
I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Jun 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.
LVM RPM ANSIBLE SSH FTP NFS SAMBA ADVANCED PERMISION CREATE A USER
(5 Questions)
- Q1. RELETE TO THE TOPIC AND BASIC DETAIL ABOUT MYSELF
- Q2. DEVELOP CAREER IN IT FIELD
- Q3. BASIC DETAIL MYSELF
- Q4. LINUX SYSTEM ADMIN
- Q5. DEVELOP CAREER IN FEATURE
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(2 Questions)
- Q1. Why want to work in Tech m
- Q2. Why want to work in Tech M
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They hired employees for Noida office and send them to other location also do not give relocation if person change his/her location. Gratuity bonus , they give only 20,000 per employees after depending 5 years in name of bonus
I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Apr 2024. There was 1 interview round.
(3 Questions)
- Q1. Tell me about yourself
- Ans. My name is sumanth I'm from eluru and my graduation B. Tech mechanical from JNTUK university
- Q2. What is your strength and Weekness
- Ans. My strength - creativity, flexibility, focused My weekends -hard skills, saying no and shy
- Q3. Why should we hire u
- Ans. Because I'm hard worker who wants to help your company succeed
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