I've got my first technical assessment for a DevOps/cloud role coming up, which involves a take-home case and a discussion. Since the focus is on networking and there's no specific job description provided, I'm not entirely sure what topics they might test. I hold AZ-104 and GCP Associate certifications, but my real-world experience is limited. Can anyone suggest good resources that help with practical troubleshooting scenarios and 'what if X fails' questions? I already have the 'Cracking DevOps Interview' book. I'm particularly looking for hands-on practice materials or examples of take-home cases and what to expect during the following technical discussion.
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For take-home cases, most junior positions focus on tasks like setting up CI/CD pipelines, deploying using infrastructure as code, and troubleshooting environments. KodeKloud's hands-on labs and Whizlabs' scenario-based practice tests are excellent for simulating real troubleshooting scenarios. The Linux Academy, now part of A Cloud Guru, has great scenario walkthroughs too. During your technical discussion, prepare to explain your thought process and how you'd handle failures or scale solutions. It's normal for junior candidates to have limited experience, so focus on showcasing logical problem-solving over trying to sound overly seasoned. Also, practice common junior DevOps interview questions to be ready to discuss incident responses and automation concepts clearly.
A solid approach is to research the company using sites like Glassdoor and Reddit. For hands-on practice, check out prepare.sh; they offer company-specific take-home questions and examples for tech discussions, which can provide insight into what you're likely to face.
In my experience, the questions leaned more towards implementation rather than debugging issues directly. You might not encounter as many troubleshooting scenarios as you expect.
You might want to check out sadservers.com for an engaging way to learn Linux server troubleshooting. It's a fun resource that can really help with practical skills!
Cheers for the suggestion!