Cisco Systems Engineer Mock Interview

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How do you go about deploying a SQL server?

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As a systems engineer, you are expected to have expertise across several different types of IT assets. These include hardware, software, network equipment, and other types of technology. During an interview with Cisco, you will be asked about a variety of different systems and how you manage them. Virtually every organization has some form of SQL server, so you can anticipate this being one of the systems you will be asked about. As with any technical question, keep your answer brief and to the point and anticipate a follow-up question.

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"There are several distinct steps I take when deploying a SQL server. I first meet with the users and database administrators to define the prerequisites for the system. These may include whether the database includes XML or binary information, any specific fields that will be required, whether the SQL database is transactional, and other similar types of information. After I understand this, I move on to the design and schema for the database. This involves the fields and objects the SQL database will contain. It also addresses the data types, the size, and other physical aspects of the database. Once this is complete, I proceed to build the SQL database server. After it's built, the next step is to stress test the system to make sure it performs as required. This is done with a small subset of the data it will be working with. Once the issues are identified and fixed, it's time to move the database into production."

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30Cisco Interview Questions & Answers

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1.Can you describe the role and responsibilities of a Systems Engineer here at Cisco?

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2.How do you maintain an organization's IT technical documentation and ensure it is up-to-date?

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3.Can you remember the most recent software you installed on a server in your last organization?

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4.Can you describe the steps you would take if the performance of a website here at Cisco began to degrade?

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5.What process do you use to manage the configuration of the systems you are responsible for?

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6.Are you familiar with programs such as VMware or Virtualbox? How do you use these to manage virtualization of systems on the network?

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7.How do you go about deploying a SQL server?

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8.What tests do you use to ensure an application's performance is optimized?

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9.Can you debug a program while it's in production and being used?

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10.Can you describe the function of the Java Scripting API?

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11.In your opinion, what is the best Windows automation software?

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12.Who else at Cisco would you collaborate with to ensure that new system deployment, testing, and implementation go smoothly?

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13.Can you describe a project you worked on at one of your previous companies? What was your role, and how did you contribute to the success of the project?

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14.Can you discuss the key elements of an effective disaster recovery plan?

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15.What does DNS stand for, and can you explain how it works?

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16.What are some of the kinds of documentation you create in your role as a systems engineer?

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17.Can you provide me with an overview of your troubleshooting and issue resolution expertise?

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18.What is your experience working with product integration services?

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19.What is a domain controller, and how is it used?

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20.Can you discuss the function of LDAP and why this is important to computer networks?

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21.What are common email servers businesses use, and what are the ports associated with them?

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22.What are the steps for installing and configuring a printer connected to a system running Windows 10?

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23.Have you ever had to create or allocate a budget related to an IT project you were involved in?

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24.Do you believe it is important to develop a new training program for Cisco's business users when new IT systems are added to the organization?

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25.Which do you prefer, onsite or cloud-based solutions for hosting business software?

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26.What are some of the online resources you refer to when you encounter an issue with which you are unfamiliar?

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27.Have you ever created IT policies for your previous organizations to increase the efficiency of the IT infrastructure?

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28.What certifications do you have that will contribute to your systems engineering duties here at Cisco?

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29.What new technology have you recently learned that has helped you better perform your job?

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Cisco Systems Engineer Mock Interview

How do you go about deploying a SQL server?

30Cisco Interview Questions & Answers

1.Can you describe the role and responsibilities of a Systems Engineer here at Cisco?

2.How do you maintain an organization's IT technical documentation and ensure it is up-to-date?

3.Can you remember the most recent software you installed on a server in your last organization?

4.Can you describe the steps you would take if the performance of a website here at Cisco began to degrade?

5.What process do you use to manage the configuration of the systems you are responsible for?

6.Are you familiar with programs such as VMware or Virtualbox? How do you use these to manage virtualization of systems on the network?

7.How do you go about deploying a SQL server?

8.What tests do you use to ensure an application's performance is optimized?

9.Can you debug a program while it's in production and being used?

10.Can you describe the function of the Java Scripting API?

11.In your opinion, what is the best Windows automation software?

12.Who else at Cisco would you collaborate with to ensure that new system deployment, testing, and implementation go smoothly?

13.Can you describe a project you worked on at one of your previous companies? What was your role, and how did you contribute to the success of the project?

14.Can you discuss the key elements of an effective disaster recovery plan?

15.What does DNS stand for, and can you explain how it works?

16.What are some of the kinds of documentation you create in your role as a systems engineer?

17.Can you provide me with an overview of your troubleshooting and issue resolution expertise?

18.What is your experience working with product integration services?

19.What is a domain controller, and how is it used?

20.Can you discuss the function of LDAP and why this is important to computer networks?

21.What are common email servers businesses use, and what are the ports associated with them?

22.What are the steps for installing and configuring a printer connected to a system running Windows 10?

23.Have you ever had to create or allocate a budget related to an IT project you were involved in?

24.Do you believe it is important to develop a new training program for Cisco's business users when new IT systems are added to the organization?

25.Which do you prefer, onsite or cloud-based solutions for hosting business software?

26.What are some of the online resources you refer to when you encounter an issue with which you are unfamiliar?

27.Have you ever created IT policies for your previous organizations to increase the efficiency of the IT infrastructure?

28.What certifications do you have that will contribute to your systems engineering duties here at Cisco?

29.What new technology have you recently learned that has helped you better perform your job?

30.How would you convince a hesitant Cisco adopter of new technologies to update their IT systems?