want to know the answer

ravigovind29 · 07-04-2007, 12:17 AM

hi guys

the following questions have been asked in one interview for linux admin. i dont know the answer could you pls tell me the answer so that i will come to know

1) how to enable the automatic security updates and how to check the updates has been updated in the linux box

2) how to compile the source code after install the software.
wat are the steps

3) how to back up the system if the system suppose to get crash.

pls answer it wil be helpfull for me

thanks and reagrds

ravi

macemoneta · 07-04-2007, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by ravigovind29

hi guys

the following questions have been asked in one interview for linux admin. i dont know the answer could you pls tell me the answer so that i will come to know

1) how to enable the automatic security updates and how to check the updates has been updated in the linux box

Depends on the distribution, the release of the distribution.

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2) how to compile the source code after install the software.
wat are the steps

Trick question; you compile the the source code before you install the software.

Read the installation instructions that came with the software. Usually:

./configure
make
make install

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3) how to back up the system if the system suppose to get crash.

Lots of ways, depending on the restore method (install software and restore data, or full restore) and the destination device (network, tape, hard drive, DVD, etc.).

Common commands used for backup: dd, tar, cpio, dump, rsync.

IBall · 07-04-2007, 10:13 PM

Of course, the best way to prepare yourself for future interviews is to learn Linux, and then you will be able to answer most questions.

There are plenty of beginners howtos on the internet, that will answer all of these questions and more.

--Ian

pixellany · 07-04-2007, 10:20 PM

If you are applying for a position as Linux administrator, I would think that you should have actually been RUNNING Linux for several months. If you are planning on collecting a few answers here, and then charging into the test, I think you are headed for trouble.

I have been dabbling in Linux for maybe 8 years--and seriously trying to learn for the last two. It would not even occur to me to apply for a sysadmin job.

scubanator87 · 07-04-2007, 10:23 PM

Why would the company want you as an linux admin if you can't answer simple questions? I reccomend you first get aquainted, do alot of reading, get LPIC I (atleast) or Linux+ certified then go back and apply for that job in 3 years.

pixellany · 07-04-2007, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by scubanator87

Why would the company want you as an linux admin if you can't answer simple questions? I reccomend you first get aquainted, do alot of reading, get LPIC I (atleast) or Linux+ certified then go back and apply for that job in 3 years.

A motivated person ~ 1/3 to 1/2 my age could get up to speed in 6 months. Me--I'm working to see how Medicare benefits can be used for Linux training...

scubanator87 · 07-04-2007, 11:08 PM

Nah just because your motivated and book trained does not mean you could be sys admin. It requires time and exp that comes from practical use. installing stuff on different types of systems for different types of stuff. Im going on 2 years exp and im just now looking to get certified. I have become the linux admin at work only by default lol.