subject: Cables And Switches Around: I'm a System Administrator [print this page] Cables And Switches Around: I'm a System Administrator
The computer network in any organization should work like clock-work. If computers are constantly not responding, e-mail does not work, and the printer breaks, it spoils not only nerves of employees, but also to work of the entire firm. Installation, adjustment and service of a local network all these are problems of the system administrator. Career Prospects Demand on system administrators on a labor market is so high, that even yesterday's graduates of high schools can find a work place for them, to begin with, it is recommended in a small organization with a network of 10 computers. Having got hand in, it is possible to pass to larger organization... For successful employment the knowledge of the basic operating systems (Windows NT, Novell, Unix is required) and software packages (Windows 95/98, Microsoft Office, etc.). It is necessary to know freely all principles of work of the Internet, e-mail to be able to select the network equipment, to operate access to network resources etc. Skills of programming (Unix, Java, / ++). Pros of the Profession System administrator is almost irreplaceable person in organization. Proper pride and high self-esteem is surely provided. System administrator is master of himself. He or she solves problems, times working hours as he or she wants and doesn't report to no one. When system works hard enough, he or she has enough free time to enrich qualification. Cons of the Profession This work needs a lot of nerves. Every time something may happen and all the work must be done from the very beginning; It is no good to spend all the time near PC; You have to raise your professional level all the time. Well, this is only small part of work of system administrator. It is surely very urgent and necessary profession today. Besides, salaries of system administrators are highly competitive.
