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LAN Admin ? whats needed

  • 19-03-2004 11:24am
    #1
    galwaydude
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,390 ✭✭✭


    Hi

    I have been working in teck support for the last 2 years, first for internet support which was crap but good customer experience and then the current one for windows support supporting for a large IT company here in dublin.I want to try and get into LAN admin as i did some in my work placement at college and liked it alot.and im trying to get a day job, monday to friday with socialable hours :D What courses are ideal, i mean any of the microsoft mcp's.Any information would be appreciated.


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  • #2
    ToxicPaddy
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 9,763 Mod ✭✭✭✭ToxicPaddy


    Ideally MCSE is the standard for more Sys admin and network admin positions
    as the majority of companies have a windows based network.. some want Unix
    aswell but you will need experience here to get into a position in this area..

    If you are working towards an MCSE witha few MCP's under your belt then it will
    catch a propective employers eye..

    CCNA is also a good one to have and possible some firewall knowledge, checkpoint
    being the most popular at the moment..

    If you know basics and have a few MCP's or an MCSE behind you then it will make
    it a bit easier to get a position you want.. but they arent going to fall into your lap
    so it will take some work...

    Keep an eye on the usual jobsites, irishjobs etc and see whats out there... there
    are usually a few junior positions popping up every now and again.. make sure
    your CV is up to date stating all relevant experience.. dont lie as you will be caught
    out..

    If you can get your hands on a copy of NT Server and 2000 Server just so you know
    the basics and whats where, that will help too..

    Another option is to go for a smaller company who are looking for a desktop support
    or an inhouse PC support person and then when youre there try and get involved
    in the network side of things.. over time that could prove more valuable than going
    into a large corporation and being there for one specific purpose... you will learn
    more in a smaller company about the networking side of things but you wont be
    getting your hands on the higher spec technologies as most small companies have
    limited IT budgets.. unless thats their business..

    Best of luck with it anyway..

    Tox :)


  • #3
    seamus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 68,190 ✭✭✭✭seamus


    MCP is useful.

    CCNA or any Cisco Certification is probably your best bet if Network Admin is where you want to be. At the very least it shows that you're serious about it. :)


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