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Database Administrator (DBA)

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Introduction
5 min
Hi, I’m [YOUR_NAME], and I’m a [YOUR_TITLE] at [COMPANY_NAME]. I’m excited to learn more about your experience today.
Could you briefly introduce yourself and share what attracted you to apply for this position?
Great, thank you for sharing! In the next 50 minutes, we’ll discuss your technical expertise and experience in performance tuning and related areas. After that, you can ask any questions you have about the role or the company.
Performance Tuning and Optimization
15 min
Can you describe a time when you successfully optimized a database query? What steps did you take?
How do you approach indexing in a database? What factors do you consider?
What tools or techniques do you use for database performance monitoring?
Backup Strategies and Disaster Recovery
15 min
Can you explain your approach to database backup and recovery?
Describe a situation where you had to perform a database recovery. What challenges did you face?
How do you ensure your disaster recovery plan is effective and up-to-date?
Problem-solving and Collaboration
15 min
Describe a challenging database issue you resolved. How did you approach it?
How do you manage your time when handling multiple database tasks?
How do you collaborate with other teams to ensure database performance and reliability?
Closing
5 min
Do you have any questions for me about the team or the company?
Thank you for your time today. We’ll be in touch soon regarding the next steps.
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Position
Database Administrator (DBA)
Round
Performance Tuning Q&A for 60 min
Key skills
Performance Tuning, Optimization, Monitoring, Backup Strategies, Disaster Recovery