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      Mysql Database Consultant Interview

      18 Jan 2018
      Anonymous interview candidate
      Melbourne
      No offer
      Positive experience
      Difficult interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Pythian (Melbourne) in Dec 2017

      Interview

      Expect difficulty level high since it is one of the top most company working on MYSQL DB Processes 1: Technical test 2: HR screening 3: Technical interview Technical interview is very technical based on the following concepts - MySQL architecture and working - Performance tuning. Buffers - what will you do when query isn't returning results to customer - Storage Engines and transactions - Replication working - Indexes - Backup & Restore strategies Questions can be very technical. They stick to their list of questions. There is no mention of your working experience or any projects that you have worked on.

      Interview questions [3]

      Question 1

      What information is stored in Indexes.
      Answer question

      Question 2

      What information is stored in iblog files
      Answer question

      Question 3

      Why do we need transactions
      Answer question

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