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Infosys Linux Administrator Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 11 Oct 2024

6 Interview questions

A Linux Administrator was asked 9mo ago
Q. What is your experience with patching and Linux distributions?
Ans. 

Patching in Linux involves updating software to fix vulnerabilities and improve performance across various distributions.

  • Patching is crucial for security; it addresses vulnerabilities in the system.

  • Different distributions have unique package managers (e.g., APT for Debian, YUM for CentOS).

  • Regular updates can be automated using tools like 'cron' jobs.

  • Example: Ubuntu uses 'apt-get update' and 'apt-get upgrade' for p...

A Linux Administrator was asked 9mo ago
Q. If a server patched with a new kernel update reboots and comes up with the old kernel, how would you troubleshoot this issue?
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 ...

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A Linux Administrator was asked 9mo ago
Q. How will you create and add a new disk to the system using LVM? Write the commands for 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

A Linux Administrator was asked 9mo ago
Q. What are the various commands to check the CPU and memory utilization in a 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

A Linux Administrator was asked 10mo ago
Q. What is nas and strorage
Ans. 

NAS (Network Attached Storage) is a type of storage device that is connected to a network and provides data storage and access to multiple clients.

  • NAS devices are dedicated file storage devices that operate over a network.

  • NAS devices can be accessed by multiple users or clients simultaneously.

  • NAS devices often have their own operating system and management interface.

  • Examples of NAS devices include Synology DiskSta...

A Linux Administrator was asked
Q. How to check memory space? what is lvm? what is crontab? how to extend lvm? what is swap memory?
Ans. 

To check memory space, use 'free' or 'top' command. LVM is Logical Volume Manager for managing disk space. Crontab is a tool for scheduling tasks. Swap memory is virtual memory used when physical memory is full.

  • Check memory space using 'free' command to see total, used, and free memory

  • LVM is a tool for managing disk space by creating logical volumes from physical volumes

  • Crontab is a file used to schedule tasks to ...

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Infosys Linux Administrator Interview Experiences

6 interviews found

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Sep 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(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 ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What are the various commands to check the CPU , Memory utilization in Linux server ?
  • 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

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Q2. Can you let us know the skills other than mentioned skills in resume?

Skills evaluated in this interview

Are these interview questions helpful?
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I appeared for an interview in Sep 2024.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Basic English and puzzles

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Basic commands of linux?
  • Q2. About patching and distributions?
  • Ans. 

    Patching in Linux involves updating software to fix vulnerabilities and improve performance across various distributions.

    • Patching is crucial for security; it addresses vulnerabilities in the system.

    • Different distributions have unique package managers (e.g., APT for Debian, YUM for CentOS).

    • Regular updates can be automated using tools like 'cron' jobs.

    • Example: Ubuntu uses 'apt-get update' and 'apt-get upgrade' for patchi...

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. They asked me about salary expectations

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Booting process
  • Q2. What is nas and strorage
  • Ans. 

    NAS (Network Attached Storage) is a type of storage device that is connected to a network and provides data storage and access to multiple clients.

    • NAS devices are dedicated file storage devices that operate over a network.

    • NAS devices can be accessed by multiple users or clients simultaneously.

    • NAS devices often have their own operating system and management interface.

    • Examples of NAS devices include Synology DiskStation,...

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Nov 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What is your profile.? what is your notice period what is your current location?
  • Ans. 

    I am a skilled Linux Administrator with extensive experience in system management, troubleshooting, and network configuration.

    • Over 5 years of experience in Linux system administration.

    • Proficient in shell scripting and automation using tools like Ansible.

    • Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure.

    • Strong knowledge of networking concepts and security protocols.

    • Currently managing a team of junior administrators.

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. How to check memory space? what is lvm? what is crontab? how to extend lvm? what is swap memory?
  • Ans. 

    To check memory space, use 'free' or 'top' command. LVM is Logical Volume Manager for managing disk space. Crontab is a tool for scheduling tasks. Swap memory is virtual memory used when physical memory is full.

    • Check memory space using 'free' command to see total, used, and free memory

    • LVM is a tool for managing disk space by creating logical volumes from physical volumes

    • Crontab is a file used to schedule tasks to run a...

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
No response

I appeared for an interview in Jan 2024.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. 1. Scenerio related questions What to do if memory is fully utilised 2. Shell scripting
Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Salary discussion

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Feb 2020. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. What question they will ask?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - keep you tube and google as your first school and always update your self

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So I'm working at a company that has an app for 'applying' attendance in case of WFH. You get 'WFH balance' in days. For ex: let's say I have 3 days WFH balance, which means I get to do WFH for 3 days. It will NOT count if I'm actually working on my work laptop or not. It all depends on me applying for WFH through the app. They give out limited WFH balance so that employees are forced to come to the office for the remaining days, which is okay since they have switched to hybrid model. But, if I'm not able to go to office and I don't have any more WFH balance, I will not be able to apply attendance. Instead, the app will force me to put leaves for that day. AND here's the million dollar question: if I had to put leave for that day then technically I shouldn't be working, right? But guess what? I have to work even though it counts as a leave! Wouldn't it be better to pre-apply the leaves and not work at all? But that's just how it is! I want to know your opinion on this.
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I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Nov 2019. There were 5 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Regarding my previous experience
  • Q2. A long lengthy order management questionnaire was given and we were asked to write 5 emails based on the order management.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident, let the interviewer know your area of expertise.

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Jan 2021. There were 5 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Previous work related queries

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Please prepares office and sap

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Tell me something about your self, your hobbies, why you want to join this organization.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - This interview was a technical one but was majorly a stress test. It lasted for about 1 hour 10 minutes. The interviewer wanted to test both my knowledge and communication skills. Most of the questions asked to me were related to my B.Tech curriculum i.e. computer science related topics. He stressed a lot on the basics related to my project topic. Luckily I was able to answer most of the questions correctly. I tried to answer each question with examples and also used props on the table (like pens, paperweights, pen stands etc.) to explain my theories. It was my first offcampus interview, and I think I did pretty well for a fresher. You need to stay calm and should apply presence of mind. Please go through the job description thoroughly word-by-word and recheck your resume to ensure that you are a best-fit for the position.

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Dec 2020. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Linux development
  • Ans. 

    Linux development involves creating and maintaining the Linux operating system and its associated software.

    • Linux development involves writing and modifying code for the Linux kernel and associated software

    • Developers work on improving performance, adding new features, and fixing bugs

    • Examples of Linux development projects include the Linux kernel, GNU tools, and desktop environments like GNOME and KDE

  • Answered by AI

Infosys Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Infosys Linux Administrator interview?
Infosys interview process usually has 2 rounds. The most common rounds in the Infosys interview process are Technical, HR and Aptitude Test.
How to prepare for Infosys Linux Administrator 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 Infosys. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Infosys expect are Linux Administration, Linux, Redhat Linux, Linux System Administration and RHEL.
What are the top questions asked in Infosys Linux Administrator interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the Infosys Linux Administrator interview -

  1. If a server patched with new kernel update after reboot server came up with old...read more
  2. What are the various commands to check the CPU , Memory utilization in Linux se...read more
  3. How will you create and add new disk to the system using LVM ? Write the comman...read more

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