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by danielr 1 view

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I am currently an internet computer technician. My brain revolves around the Internet everyday. I am only 16 and someday would like to be a computer technician in the following areas:
Internet Connection
Network Design/Management
Software Troubleshooting
Hardware Troubleshooting
I have decided that I can not tackel all of these areas at one time. I would like information on how to get started with Network Design/Management. I will award 500 points to anyone who can give me information on how to get started with Network Design/Management and 200 extra points to anyone who can give me information on the other areas besides Internet Connection. Your help is greatly appreciated.
Daniel

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by ramy naguib

Dear Daniel;
Allways remember that (A KING OF EVERYTHING IS A MASTER OF NOTHING )but you can start of becomming a king of everything then choose in what field you can be the master.
The aswer is very simple,You have to read a lot.Start with the web (www.cisco.com &www.3com.com)search for white papers on Networking in general ,and do not consider a product in specific (at least at this time)just go for the concepts and overall ideas.
Then buy a book to studdy for the CCDA (CISCO CERTIFIED DESIGN ASSOCIATE)and prepare your self for the exam ,If you pass it ,you will be on the right track (a prince).
Next step is to go for the CISCO curriculum (CCIE).
Note that you have a lot of reading and studdying ,you do this to learn not just to pass exams .At this level you'll be the master.
For othe areas ,Read Read Read ,stick to the basics ,know the core ,the concepts,Start with books then when you reach a moderate level go to the magazines,it provides what's new and help you build your knowledge if you have the foundations (from books).
Pls. e-mail me direct for any question.
Have a nice day
Ramy Naguib
HP STAR NetServer Clustering Consultant
MCSE

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