Network specialist?

networking with switches and routers These r 'some of the courses in the program at the college':





CIT 130 CISCO 1 Cisco Network Fundamentals 4


CIT 131 CISCO 2 Routers and Internet Operating Systems 4


CIT 135 Novell Network Administration I 3


CIT 136 Novell Advanced Administration II 3


CIT 220 Network Server Technology 3


CIT 226 Windows Network Infrastructure 3


CIT 227 Managing a Windows Network 3


CIT 228 Administering Windows Directory Services 3


CIT 230 CISCO 3 Local Area Network and Design 4


CIT 231 CISCO 4 Wide Area Network and Design 4








I see alot of jobs with cisco as one of the things you would need to know....should i take up this course at my college...computer information techonology? thankzzz

Network specialist?
I would take the Cisco1-3 and possibly the 4. Cisco does lead the way - not "seems to lead". I wouldn't bother with the novell (other than reading about it) but would consider some of the windows courses. As noted you need to understand IP and how it works as well as the upper layer stuff. Once you take these you need to get the CCNA and possibly the CCNP. The NP will set you a bit higher up the food chain than the NA when it comes to entry level jobs. I have the IE so I am a bit biased. Still, I've been in the industry 25+ years so I think I have a bit of a background in this. Wish they had these types of classes when I started out. Good luck!
Reply:if your looking at becoming a network administrator yeah. I wouldn't worry to much about the Novell they will usually cover what you need to know in the other classes though at the same time the more you know the better off you are. You see Cisco alot because they seem to be leading the way with networking.
Reply:In my experience, take as much classes as you can.





First off, you'll need to know the basics. Learn what TCP/IP is and an IP network. Then learn the basics of network layers.





Basically what I'm trying to say is if you're into networking as it sounds like you are, learn as much as you can. Cisco IS the leader in networking technology, but you will only benefit if you knew Novell and Windows networks as well.





Bottom line, if you have the money and time, take all the classes and know them well. Once you're done with college, you can get into details with certifications (get those as well). Knowledge and experience, in this field, is key to success.
Reply:These are not courses, they are 'exam courses'. They have no purpose other than to help you pass a certification exam. I suggest taking some real courses, at a real college.