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Linux Admin Interview Questions and Answers

The document provides a series of Linux admin interview questions and their corresponding answers, covering topics such as the Linux boot process, troubleshooting slow servers, file permissions, LVM management, server security, service management, user management, performance monitoring, filesystem recovery, and task automation. Each question is answered with concise explanations and relevant commands. This resource is useful for preparing for Linux administration interviews.

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Linux Admin Interview Questions and Answers

The document provides a series of Linux admin interview questions and their corresponding answers, covering topics such as the Linux boot process, troubleshooting slow servers, file permissions, LVM management, server security, service management, user management, performance monitoring, filesystem recovery, and task automation. Each question is answered with concise explanations and relevant commands. This resource is useful for preparing for Linux administration interviews.

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*******Linux admin interview questions and answers*******

1. **Explain the Linux boot process.**

The BIOS loads the bootloader (like GRUB), which loads the kernel. The kernel initializes
hardware, mounts the root filesystem, and starts `init` or `systemd`, loading system
services and setting the default runlevel or target.

2. **How would you troubleshoot a slow server?**

Check system resources (`top`, `vmstat`, `free`) for CPU, memory, or I/O issues.
Review disk usage (`df`, `du`) and network traffic (`netstat`, `ss`). Identify resource-
heavy processes and adjust configurations, terminate processes, or consider hardware
upgrades.

3. **Describe Linux file permissions and how to change them.**

Permissions include read, write, and execute for the owner, group, and others. Use
`chmod` to modify permissions (e.g., `chmod 755 filename`), `chown` to change
ownership, and `chgrp` to change the group.

4. **What is LVM, and how do you manage it?**

LVM (Logical Volume Manager) enables flexible disk management across physical
volumes. Commands include `pvcreate` (create physical volume), `vgcreate` (create
volume group), `lvcreate` (create logical volume), and `lvextend`/`lvreduce` for
resizing.

5. **How do you secure a Linux server?**

Disable unnecessary services, configure `iptables`/`firewalld`, enforce SSH security


(disable root login, use SSH keys), enable SELinux/AppArmor, apply patches, monitor
logs, and use Fail2ban for brute-force prevention.

6. **How do you manage services in Linux?**

Use `systemctl` for `systemd` services (`systemctl start service`, `systemctl enable
service`). On older systems, use `service` or `init.d` scripts.

7. **How do you add a user and manage permissions?**

Use `useradd username` and `passwd username` to add users. Add users to groups
with `usermod -aG groupname username`. Adjust file permissions with `chmod` and
`chown`.

8. **How do you monitor server performance?**

Use `top` or `htop` for real-time monitoring, `sar` for historical data, `iostat` for I/O
stats, and `netstat` or `ss` for network connections. Monitor load average, keeping it
below the number of CPU cores.

9. **What steps would you take for filesystem corruption recovery?**


Boot into single-user mode or use a live CD, run `fsck` to repair, and restore from
backups if needed. Regular backups are essential for data protection.

10. **How do you automate tasks in Linux?**

Use `cron` for scheduled tasks (`crontab -e`). For complex automation, use shell scripts
and tools like `Ansible` or `Puppet` for consistent deployments across servers.

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