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VMware Software Devops Engineer Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Updated 23 May 2022

Top VMware Software Devops Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

  • Q1. Reverse the String Problem Statement You are given a string STR which contains alphabets, numbers, and special characters. Your task is to reverse the string. Example: I ...read more
  • Q2. Docker command to transfer an image from one machine to another without using docker registry
  • Q3. How can you copy Docker images from one host to another without using a repository?
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VMware Software Devops Engineer Interview Experiences

3 interviews found

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

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - call interview 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Introduction why you choose devops any programming language you have learned
  • Ans. 

    I chose DevOps because it allows me to bridge the gap between development and operations, and I have learned multiple programming languages.

    • DevOps enables faster and more efficient software delivery

    • I have experience with programming languages such as Python, Java, and Bash

    • DevOps practices such as continuous integration and deployment are essential for modern software development

    • I enjoy working in a collaborative enviro...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for VMware Software Devops Engineer interview:
  • introduction of your self
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - if you searching as a fresher .Be practice with confidence to introduce your self .And you have to must be what the interviewer asking first listen carefully,and talk cofidenc with good english.

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I was interviewed before Mar 2021.

Round 1 - Video Call 

(4 Questions)

Round duration - 60 minutes
Round difficulty - Medium

Online interview round with questions based on DSA and Devops.

  • Q1. 

    Reverse the String Problem Statement

    You are given a string STR which contains alphabets, numbers, and special characters. Your task is to reverse the string.

    Example:

    Input:
    STR = "abcde"
    Output:
    "e...
  • Q2. What are Terraform modules?
  • Q3. How would you debug issues with Apache and Nginx?
  • Q4. How would you prevent a DDoS attack?
Round 2 - Video Call 

(4 Questions)

Round duration - 60 minutes
Round difficulty - Medium

They have a zoom video call. And it's really lengthy.

  • Q1. How do you block specific IPs on your EC2 instance in AWS?
  • Q2. What is load average in Linux?
  • Q3. What is the difference between an inode number and a file descriptor?
  • Q4. What happens to the load balancer when an instance in AWS is deregistered?
Round 3 - Video Call 

(4 Questions)

Round duration - 60 minutes
Round difficulty - Medium

Technical interview round with questions around Devops

  • Q1. How can you copy Docker images from one host to another without using a repository?
  • Q2. How do you debug a website template that is very slow?
  • Q3. What is a use case that would require the setup of distributed Jenkins nodes?
  • Q4. Can you write an Ansible playbook to install Apache?

Interview Preparation Tips

Eligibility criteriaAbove 7 CGPAVMware Software India Private Limited interview preparation:Topics to prepare for the interview - Devops, Data Structures, Algorithms, System Design, OOPSTime required to prepare for the interview - 6 monthsInterview preparation tips for other job seekers

Tip 1 : Must do Previously asked Interview as well as Online Test Questions.
Tip 2 : Go through all the previous interview experiences from Codestudio and Leetcode.
Tip 3 : Do at-least 2 good projects and you must know every bit of them.

Application resume tips for other job seekers

Tip 1 : Have at-least 2 good projects explained in short with all important points covered.
Tip 2 : Every skill must be mentioned.
Tip 3 : Focus on skills, projects and experiences more.

Final outcome of the interviewSelected

Skills evaluated in this interview

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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 questions from similar companies

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

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Dec 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Deep dive into all DevOps tools
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Explain our company devops process
  • Ans. 

    Our company's DevOps process focuses on continuous integration, automated testing, and deployment.

    • Continuous integration: Developers regularly merge their code changes into a shared repository, triggering automated builds and tests.

    • Automated testing: Testing is automated at various stages of the development process to ensure code quality and reliability.

    • Deployment automation: Code changes are automatically deployed to ...

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Coding Test 

Coding skills in python

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Whre do yo use python
  • Ans. 

    Python is used in various areas such as web development, data analysis, automation, machine learning, and more.

    • Web development (Django, Flask)

    • Data analysis (Pandas, NumPy)

    • Automation (Scripting, DevOps tools)

    • Machine learning (TensorFlow, PyTorch)

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What are all important Devops tools
  • Ans. 

    Some important DevOps tools include Jenkins, Docker, Ansible, Kubernetes, and Git.

    • Jenkins

    • Docker

    • Ansible

    • Kubernetes

    • Git

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Are you willing to work in shifts
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I am willing to work in shifts.

    • I am flexible with my working hours and can adapt to different shifts.

    • I understand the importance of round-the-clock support in a DevOps role.

    • I have previous experience working in shifts and have no issues with it.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What are your sal expectation
  • Ans. 

    My salary expectation is based on my experience, skills, and the market rate for DevOps Engineers.

    • I have researched the average salary range for DevOps Engineers in this location.

    • I am looking for a competitive salary that reflects my expertise in the field.

    • I am open to negotiation based on the overall compensation package offered.

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Past experience in devops
  • Ans. 

    I have 5 years of experience in implementing DevOps practices in various organizations.

    • Implemented CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, and CircleCI

    • Automated infrastructure provisioning with tools like Terraform and Ansible

    • Managed containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes

    • Monitored and maintained production systems with tools like Prometheus and Grafana

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Scripted jeninsfile for CI
  • Ans. 

    A scripted Jenkinsfile is a Groovy script that defines the pipeline for Continuous Integration (CI).

    • Use 'pipeline' block to define the stages of the CI pipeline

    • Utilize 'stage' block to specify individual stages within the pipeline

    • Leverage 'steps' block to define the actions to be executed within each stage

    • Use 'node' block to allocate a Jenkins agent for running the pipeline

    • Utilize 'checkout' step to fetch the source co

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. WAF implementation in AWS
  • Ans. 

    Implementing a Web Application Firewall (WAF) in AWS for enhanced security.

    • Use AWS WAF to protect web applications from common web exploits.

    • Create rules to filter and monitor HTTP and HTTPS requests.

    • Integrate AWS WAF with other AWS services like CloudFront or API Gateway for comprehensive protection.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Write a CD jenkinsfile
  • Ans. 

    A CD Jenkinsfile automates the Continuous Delivery process in Jenkins.

    • Define stages for build, test, deploy

    • Use declarative syntax for pipeline

    • Include steps for version control, artifact management

    • Utilize plugins for notifications, approvals

    • Implement error handling and rollback mechanisms

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. It was about terraform
  • Q2. It was about kubernetes
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

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

Round 1 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. What is VPC and its concepts?
  • Ans. 

    VPC stands for Virtual Private Cloud, a virtual network dedicated to your AWS account.

    • VPC allows you to create a logically isolated section of the AWS Cloud where you can launch AWS resources.

    • You can define your own IP address range, create subnets, configure route tables, and network gateways within a VPC.

    • VPC provides security by allowing you to control inbound and outbound traffic to and from your instances.

    • You can c...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What are the two health checks when EC2 instance is launched?
  • Ans. 

    The two health checks when an EC2 instance is launched are System Status Checks and Instance Status Checks.

    • System Status Checks ensure that the underlying host system is healthy and reachable.

    • Instance Status Checks ensure that the instance is running properly and can be accessed.

    • Examples: System Status Checks may include checking network connectivity, while Instance Status Checks may include verifying system logs.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is difference between IAM group and IAM roles?
  • Ans. 

    IAM groups are collections of IAM users, while IAM roles are permissions that can be assumed by users or services.

    • IAM groups are used to manage permissions for multiple users at once

    • IAM roles are used to delegate permissions to users or services

    • IAM groups can contain multiple users, while IAM roles can only be assumed by one entity at a time

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

VMware Software Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in VMware Software Devops Engineer interview?
VMware Software interview process usually has 2 rounds. The most common rounds in the VMware Software interview process are Resume Shortlist.
How to prepare for VMware Software Devops 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 VMware Software. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at VMware Software expect are VMware, Python, Automation, Linux and Monitoring.
What are the top questions asked in VMware Software Devops Engineer interview?

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