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10 MySQL Interview Questions Every DBA Must Know

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Oct 22, 2025

In our previous articles, we’ve covered MySQL interview questions for beginners and intermediate users, and the response has been overwhelming. Today, we’re taking a different approach – focusing specifically on MySQL Database Interview Questions tailored for Linux users.

Now, some of you might be wondering why we’re separating Linux users from the rest. Well, the reason is simple. In most production environments, MySQL runs on Linux servers, and interviewers expect you to know more than just SQL queries.

They want to see if you understand how MySQL interacts with the Linux operating system, how to troubleshoot performance issues at the OS level, and how to manage databases through the command line.

We received several emails from our readers asking for questions that combine both MySQL and Linux knowledge. One reader specifically mentioned, “Your questions are good, but they don’t cover the system administration side of MySQL which is crucial for DBA roles.” Fair point. That’s exactly what we’re addressing today.

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