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| meshhat 2005-01-27, 9:15 pm |
| Hello,
Not sure if this is the right forum, but it's worth a shot. I am interested in changing my career and becoming a network admin and eventually working in network security. I am currently in the distance learning field (I develop web based training sites, etc.).
My question is what do I need to break through in the network admin field. What types of skills do I need for an entry level job? Should I obtain a basic certification (MCSA) before I try to enter the field or wait until I'm in.
I already have a Master's in Instructional Technology and I really don't want to go back to school for another degree, but I am up to working towards the certs.
thanks | |
| Supertech 2005-01-27, 10:50 pm |
| This link should answer most of your questions.
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| curiousgeorge 2005-01-28, 12:09 am |
| I don't mean to sound brash, but I just don't see how someone with a Master's in Instructional Technology doesn't know how to progress in the field of technology.
Didn't you have to take any technology related classes to get your Masters? | |
| meshhat 2005-01-28, 12:29 am |
| Ahh, curious....so simple isn't it? I wish.
Well, I do know how to progress in the field of technology. I've been developing multimedia for a few years and have done quite well.
I also know that working with end user multimedia applications is nothing at all like working with networks.
Finally, I know enough to know the first step to acquire knowledge I lack is to ask questions. This I have done. Apparently, this WAS the wrong forum. | |
| curiousgeorge 2005-01-28, 6:13 am |
| I was being serious. Didn't you have to take any information systems classes that taught you about administering a network?
But to answer your question, people don't usually jump straight into a network admin job. They usually have to start out as a technician or desktop support. After a couple of years, you can probably land a network admin job.
Beginning certs are A+, Net+, MCP, or MCSA, or even the new MCDST. Once you start looking for network admin jobs, look at getting MCSE, CCNA, CCNP, RHCE, CNA depending on what interests you the most. | |
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| Take course from training center or colleges.. boost up your knowledge and have "luck" on your side to find a job..
Difficult job market... at this time.. |
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