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Anghang

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so when you're asked this question, what do you tell them?

I've answered that I have a thorough understanding of addressing and how to setup a running network, but I'm not sure if that's the answer they're looking for. I mean, it's a pretty broad question but my guess is that they're looking for someone that understands networking. Is this the case for those of you that ask this question of candidates you're interviewing for a job?
 
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Descartes

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I would say something like...

Absolutely. I've read every volume of Richard Stevens' work, and the RFCs for each protocol. As a developer I'd worked with it at the most granular level, and feel confident troubleshooting network-related problems at the bit level. Please feel free to challenge me by asking questions.
 
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Gravity

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Originally posted by: Descartes
I would say something like...

Absolutely. I've read every volume of Richard Stevens' work, and the RFCs for each protocol. As a developer I'd worked with it at the most granular level, and feel confident troubleshooting network-related problems at the bit level. Please feel free to challenge me by asking questions.
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Gulp! That's the answer!!! Who would dare ask you anything after that reply?

Descartes, I'll bet you have a follow up to probe to see through the thin scheme?
 
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Hankerton

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I would also include that you have an understanding of the OSI reference model which explains in detail the steps taken to transfer data from one device to another via TCP/IP, UDP, etc.
 
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CVSiN

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hehe thats when i throw an IP at you and have you tell me how many clients it can support =p
 
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CVSiN

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uh no.. you dont know how to subnet?
please if I give you an Ip range you are gonan tell me 1 client when i give you an IP to subnet...
you just lost your job.
 
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Anghang

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Originally posted by: Hankerton
I would also include that you have an understanding of the OSI reference model which explains in detail the steps taken to transfer data from one device to another via TCP/IP, UDP, etc.
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that's actually a good idea, never thought to mention that I know the OSI model (unless they asked me), I'm gonna incorporate that into my answer next time they ask me that question...thanx :)

awesome replies!...some had me LMAO...:D...
 
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spidey07

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"Yes, but I feel that is a very broad question. The entire family can take over 10 years to master but I'm well versed in all layers from 3-7. Is there a specific area you're inquiring about?"

My guess is they just wanted to know if you understand IP addressing.

OH - and of course you can have an IP network with only one valid address.
 
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Ameesh

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Originally posted by: Descartes
I would say something like...

Absolutely. I've read every volume of Richard Stevens' work, and the RFCs for each protocol. As a developer I'd worked with it at the most granular level, and feel confident troubleshooting network-related problems at the bit level. Please feel free to challenge me by asking questions.
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or you could simply say 'ACK'
 
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Descartes

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Originally posted by: Ameesh
Originally posted by: Descartes
I would say something like...

Absolutely. I've read every volume of Richard Stevens' work, and the RFCs for each protocol. As a developer I'd worked with it at the most granular level, and feel confident troubleshooting network-related problems at the bit level. Please feel free to challenge me by asking questions.
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or you could simply say 'ACK'
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SYN-ACK, FIN!

Awesome! :beer:
 
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spidey07

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Originally posted by: Ameesh
Originally posted by: Descartes
I would say something like...

Absolutely. I've read every volume of Richard Stevens' work, and the RFCs for each protocol. As a developer I'd worked with it at the most granular level, and feel confident troubleshooting network-related problems at the bit level. Please feel free to challenge me by asking questions.
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or you could simply say 'ACK'
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or SYN-ACK
or FIN
or NACK

;)
 
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Beattie

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Originally posted by: CVSiN
uh no.. you dont know how to subnet?
please if I give you an Ip range you are gonan tell me 1 client when i give you an IP to subnet...
you just lost your job.
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You said an IP. Not an IP and subnet. Nor for that matter did you say anything about NAT.

You are the one who is wrong.
 
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mpitts

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I would be so upset that they were wasting my time with a question like that, that I would get up and walk out.

:D
 
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Beattie

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Originally posted by: mpitts
I would be so upset that they were wasting my time with a question like that, that I would get up and walk out.

:D
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I actually have done that.

I work, but I am young and I interview when I get the chance to see what's out there and keep my skills up and whatever. So, I never really have any pressure to really take those interviews seriously.

Anyway, sometimes people ask me questions that are just so broad like that, or are obviously manager types trying to conduct a technical interview that I turn it around and say things like, "I can tell from your question that you dont know what you are talking about. So whatever I tell you, you wont understand."

Usually if I say something like that though, I am already bothered by something and know I would never take the job if I were offered it.
 
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