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kripes

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Ok I have to do some interviewing tomorrow. FOUR people for the position of Systems Administrator. I'm a sysadmin myself, but I want some input here. Here are the questions I have SO FAR...if you guys have any faves please post them, or comment on how good / bad my questions are! Anything at all! The job is Wintel-centric e-commerce shop so keep that in mind :D


thanks!

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