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If your standard unix copy command (cp) was missing, describe 3 to 5 other ways to copy a file in the system, assume other standard commands/utilities are available. How would you do it using redirection? Describe the difference between character and block device drivers. Describe the DNS process.
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Systems Administrator

Interviewed at Genentech

3.9
Apr 6, 2015

If your standard unix copy command (cp) was missing, describe 3 to 5 other ways to copy a file in the system, assume other standard commands/utilities are available. How would you do it using redirection? Describe the difference between character and block device drivers. Describe the DNS process.

The technical questions are general sysadmin type questions. An admin with at least 2 years experience should be able to answer them no problem. The interviews are interactive so there is a lot of whiteboard demonstrations.
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Senior Systems Administrator

Interviewed at Vista

3.6
Jul 5, 2014

The technical questions are general sysadmin type questions. An admin with at least 2 years experience should be able to answer them no problem. The interviews are interactive so there is a lot of whiteboard demonstrations.

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