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Server Admin Interview Guide

The Server Administrator Interview Preparation Guide outlines the key responsibilities and knowledge required for a Server Administrator role, including server installation, configuration, security, and performance monitoring. It lists essential skills in operating systems, server maintenance, security, cloud technologies, networking, and troubleshooting, along with common interview questions. Additionally, it suggests bonus skills for career growth and recommended resources for further learning.

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Server Admin Interview Guide

The Server Administrator Interview Preparation Guide outlines the key responsibilities and knowledge required for a Server Administrator role, including server installation, configuration, security, and performance monitoring. It lists essential skills in operating systems, server maintenance, security, cloud technologies, networking, and troubleshooting, along with common interview questions. Additionally, it suggests bonus skills for career growth and recommended resources for further learning.

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Server Administrator Interview Preparation Guide

Job Role Overview: Server Administrator

A Server Administrator manages and maintains servers in an organization. Responsibilities include installing,

configuring, monitoring, and securing server systems, both hardware and software.

Key Responsibilities:

- Installing and configuring Windows/Linux servers.

- Managing server hardware and software updates.

- Ensuring server security and data backups.

- Monitoring server performance and uptime.

- Managing Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and virtualization.

Knowledge Required for Server Admin Job Interview

1. Operating Systems

- Windows Server: AD, DNS, DHCP, Group Policies, RDP.

- Linux/Unix: Shell commands, cron jobs, system logs.

2. Server Configuration & Maintenance

- RAID configuration, disk management, performance tuning.

3. Security & Access Control

- File permissions, SSH/RDP security, firewall configuration.

4. Cloud & Virtualization


- Basics of AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.

- VMware, Hyper-V, VirtualBox usage.

5. Backup and Recovery

- Backup strategies and tools like Veeam, Acronis.

6. Networking Basics

- IP addressing, subnetting, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP.

7. Monitoring and Troubleshooting

- Tools: Nagios, Zabbix, Prometheus.

- Using logs (syslog, Event Viewer) for diagnostics.

8. Documentation & SOPs

- Maintain server records and standard procedures.

Common Interview Questions

1. How to set up a web server in Linux?

2. How do you manage users and permissions?

3. RAID 0 vs RAID 1 vs RAID 5?

4. Handling a server crash or downtime?

5. Difference between static and dynamic IPs?

6. What is Active Directory?

7. Server hardening techniques?

8. Backup and recovery plan?

9. Diagnosing server performance issues?

10. How DNS works?


Bonus Skills for Career Growth

- PowerShell & Bash scripting.

- Docker basics and containerization.

- CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins).

Recommended Resources

- YouTube: NetworkChuck, CBT Nuggets.

- Certifications: CompTIA Server+, Azure Admin, AWS SysOps, RHCSA.

Final Tip:

Beginners should focus on Linux basics, Windows Server, networking, and monitoring. Practice on virtual

machines to gain hands-on experience.

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