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Senior Cloud Administrator Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 21 Oct 2023

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Q1. What are the different types of S3 and how does S3-IA work.

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S3 has 6 different types, including S3-IA which is a cost-effective storage option for infrequently accessed data.

  • S3 Standard: for frequently accessed data

  • S3 Intelligent-Tiering: automatically moves data between two access tiers based on changing access patterns

  • S3 Standard-Infrequent Access (S3 Standard-IA): for infrequently accessed data

  • S3 One Zone-Infrequent Access (S3 One Zone-IA): for infrequently accessed data that can be recreated if lost

  • S3 Glacier: for long-term archiv...read more

Q2. What is load average in Linux machine

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Load average is the average number of processes waiting to run on a CPU over a period of time.

  • Load average is a measure of system utilization.

  • It is calculated as the average number of processes that are either in a runnable or uninterruptable state.

  • Load average is displayed as three numbers representing the average load over the last 1, 5, and 15 minutes.

  • A load average of 1.0 means that the CPU is fully utilized.

  • A load average of 2.0 means that there are twice as many process...read more

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Q3. Write a program to restart VMs sequentially

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A program to restart VMs sequentially

  • Create a list of VMs to be restarted

  • Loop through the list and restart each VM one by one

  • Wait for each VM to complete the restart process before moving to the next one

Q4. What is VMware how it's working

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VMware is a virtualization software that allows multiple operating systems to run on a single physical server.

  • VMware creates virtual machines that mimic physical hardware

  • It allows for better resource utilization and flexibility in managing IT infrastructure

  • Examples include VMware vSphere, VMware ESXi, and VMware Workstation

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Q5. Design 3 tier architecture.

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3 tier architecture consists of presentation, application, and database layers.

  • Presentation layer: User interface, web server, load balancer

  • Application layer: Business logic, application server, API gateway

  • Database layer: Data storage, database server, backup and recovery

  • Each layer is independent and can be scaled separately

  • Example: Web application with AngularJS on presentation layer, Java on application layer, and MySQL on database layer

Q6. Explain DR processes

Ans.

DR processes refer to the procedures and strategies put in place to ensure business continuity in the event of a disaster.

  • DR processes involve identifying critical systems and data that need to be protected

  • Creating backup and recovery plans for these critical systems and data

  • Testing the backup and recovery plans to ensure they work effectively

  • Implementing measures to ensure the availability and accessibility of critical systems and data during a disaster

  • Regularly reviewing an...read more

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