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Updated 8 Feb 2022

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I applied via campus placement at Sri Krishnadevaraya University (SKU) and was interviewed in Jan 2022. There were 7 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 
Round 2 - Coding Test 

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Round 3 - HR 

(6 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself.
  • Ans. 

    I am an experienced System Administrator with a strong background in managing and troubleshooting complex IT systems.

    • Over 5 years of experience in system administration

    • Proficient in managing Windows and Linux servers

    • Skilled in network configuration and troubleshooting

    • Experience with virtualization technologies such as VMware

    • Strong knowledge of security protocols and best practices

    • Excellent problem-solving and communica

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What are your strengths and weakness
  • Ans. 

    My strengths include strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. My weakness is that I can be overly critical of my own work.

    • Strength: Strong problem-solving skills

    • Strength: Attention to detail

    • Weakness: Overly critical of my own work

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What are your family background
  • Ans. 

    My family background is diverse and includes individuals from various professions and cultural backgrounds.

    • My father is a software engineer and my mother is a teacher.

    • I have a sibling who is a doctor and another sibling who is an artist.

    • We come from a multicultural background, with relatives from different countries.

    • My family values education and encourages continuous learning.

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  • Q4. Why are you choosing this job
  • Ans. 

    I am choosing this job because of my passion for technology and problem-solving.

    • Passion for technology and problem-solving

    • Opportunity to work with diverse systems and networks

    • Enjoyment of troubleshooting and resolving technical issues

    • Desire to contribute to the smooth functioning of an organization's IT infrastructure

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  • Q5. What are your expected salary
  • Ans. 

    I am open to discussing salary based on the responsibilities and requirements of the position.

    • I believe that compensation should be fair and competitive within the industry.

    • I am more interested in the overall package, including benefits and opportunities for growth.

    • I am open to negotiation and would like to learn more about the company's compensation structure.

    • I am confident that my skills and experience warrant a comp...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. Why are choose hire now
  • Ans. 

    We choose to hire now because of the candidate's strong technical skills, experience, and ability to contribute to the team immediately.

    • Candidate has extensive experience in system administration

    • Candidate possesses in-depth knowledge of various operating systems and network protocols

    • Candidate has a proven track record of successfully managing and troubleshooting complex systems

    • Candidate has excellent problem-solving an...

  • Answered by AI
Round 4 - Coding Test 

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Round 5 - HR 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. What are your strengths and weaknesses?
  • Ans. 

    My strengths include strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. My weaknesses include a tendency to be overly critical of my own work.

    • Strength: Strong problem-solving skills

    • Strength: Attention to detail

    • Weakness: Overly critical of my own work

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  • Q2. What are your educational qualifications
  • Ans. 

    I have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and multiple certifications in system administration.

    • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

    • Certifications in system administration

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Tell about your family
  • Ans. 

    I have a loving and supportive family.

    • I have a spouse and two children.

    • We enjoy spending quality time together.

    • My parents and siblings are also an important part of my family.

    • We often have family gatherings and celebrate special occasions.

    • My family has always been there for me, providing emotional and moral support.

  • Answered by AI
Round 6 - Coding Test 

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Round 7 - Aptitude Test 

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

(1 Question)

  • 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...
  • Ans. 

    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...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What is vmware vsphere? What is Drs in Vmware? What is High availability in ware? What is Fault Tolerance in Vmware?
  • Ans. 

    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...

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What is Microsoft Azure Cloud?
  • Ans. 

    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...

  • Answered by AI
Round 4 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What is Fsmo riles in Active Directoryand what are those?
  • Ans. 

    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

  • Answered by AI
Round 5 - Technical 

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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...

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  • 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
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Dec 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basics question regarding past working
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. No such questions
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Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What is your last package?
  • Ans. 

    My last package was a software update for our company's servers.

    • Installed security patches to protect against vulnerabilities

    • Updated software to improve performance and functionality

    • Ensured compatibility with existing systems and applications

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Jan 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Check my language skills?
  • Q2. What is OSI layer with examples?
  • Ans. 

    OSI (Open Systems Interconnection) model is a conceptual model that characterizes and standardizes the communication functions of a telecommunication or computing system.

    • OSI model has 7 layers, each layer has a specific function and communicates with the layer above and below it.

    • Examples of OSI layers are: Physical layer (transmitting bits over a medium), Data link layer (framing data into packets), Network layer (rout...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What are CMD commands usually used?
  • Ans. 

    CMD commands are used for various tasks like managing files, network settings, system configurations, and more.

    • CMD commands are used to navigate and manage files and directories on a computer.

    • They can be used to configure network settings and troubleshoot network issues.

    • CMD commands can also be used to manage system configurations and services.

    • Some commonly used CMD commands include dir, cd, ipconfig, ping, netstat, an

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - System related interviews basics only ike booting process

Skills evaluated in this interview

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Mar 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Dns, DHCP, AD Basic networking questions

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Interview experience
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Difficulty level
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Process Duration
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Result
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Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell about yourself
  • Ans. 

    Experienced System Administrator with strong troubleshooting skills and a passion for technology.

    • Over 5 years of experience managing and maintaining IT systems

    • Proficient in Windows and Linux server administration

    • Skilled in network configuration and security protocols

    • Certified in Cisco networking and Microsoft server technologies

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Why you want to join kyndryl
  • Ans. 

    I want to join kyndryl because of their reputation for innovation and commitment to excellence in the field of technology.

    • Kyndryl is known for its cutting-edge technology solutions

    • I admire Kyndryl's dedication to excellence in the industry

    • I believe Kyndryl offers great opportunities for professional growth and development

  • Answered by AI

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. How to check server performance, incase application running on the server performing slow, what will you do ?
  • Ans. 

    To check server performance, monitor CPU, memory, disk usage. Use tools like top, htop, iostat. Check logs for errors.

    • Monitor CPU usage with top or htop command

    • Monitor memory usage with free or vmstat command

    • Monitor disk usage with df or iostat command

    • Check logs for errors related to the application

    • Use performance monitoring tools like Nagios or Zabbix

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. How to actiavate a Volume Group or LV ?
  • Ans. 

    To activate a Volume Group or LV, use the vgchange or lvchange command.

    • Use the vgchange command to activate a Volume Group.

    • Use the lvchange command to activate a Logical Volume.

    • Specify the name of the Volume Group or Logical Volume as an argument.

    • Use the -a y option with vgchange to activate all Volume Groups.

    • Use the -a y option with lvchange to activate all Logical Volumes in a Volume Group.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. How would you present a SAN LUN to Solaris LDOM or CDOM ?
  • Ans. 

    To present a SAN LUN to Solaris LDOM or CDOM, we need to follow a few steps.

    • First, we need to identify the SAN LUN and the target LDOM/CDOM.

    • Then, we need to create a logical device using the format command.

    • Next, we need to configure the LUN using the cfgadm command.

    • Finally, we need to add the LUN to the LDOM/CDOM using the ldm add-vdsdev command.

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is Linux Boot Process ?
  • Ans. 

    Linux Boot Process is the sequence of events that occur from power on to the login prompt.

    • BIOS/UEFI firmware initializes hardware

    • Bootloader loads kernel into memory

    • Kernel initializes system processes and mounts filesystems

    • Init process starts system services and user login

    • Graphical user interface (GUI) or command line interface (CLI) is presented to user

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is NIC Teaming ?
  • Ans. 

    NIC teaming is the process of combining multiple network interface controllers to work as a single virtual NIC.

    • NIC teaming provides redundancy and load balancing for network traffic.

    • It can be configured in different modes such as switch independent, LACP, and static.

    • NIC teaming is commonly used in server environments to improve network performance and availability.

    • Example: Combining two 1 Gbps NICs to create a 2 Gbps v...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare for Linux boot process, recovery, connection to multiple servers.

Skills evaluated in this interview

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Sutherland Global Services interview process usually has 7 rounds. The most common rounds in the Sutherland Global Services interview process are Coding Test, HR and Aptitude Test.

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