Networks
Network Administrator
Network Systems and Data Communications Analyst
Case Studies
ReferencesNetwork/Systems Administrator
Position Requirements
Prerequisites
- Some programming is required for scripts. Some programming experience is a plus.
- Be Windows knowledgeable. For mini computers and mainframes experience is generally required.
- Network experience and/or certification is required
Education
Most occupations in this area require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree. Some may require a bachelor's degree.
Certification Programs
Certification is required. The following lists the the major network systems and the link to their certification programs:
Job Description
Install, configure, and support an organization's local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), and Internet system or a segment of a network system. Maintain network hardware and software. Monitor network to ensure network availability to all system users and perform necessary maintenance to support network availability. May supervise other network support and client server specialists and plan, coordinate, and implement network security measures.
For Network or Systems Administrators, this article gives you the skills and aptitudes that are generally required for the position
Accessibility Software
JAWS has sufficient screen reading capabilities for this profession. There is some graphics; but, it is minimal.
Network Systems and Data Communications Analyst
Position Requirements
Prerequisites
Usually some experience in Network Operations and some experience in network programming is a plus.
Education
four - year bachelor's degree
Certification Programs
Certification is required. The following lists the the major network systems and the link to their
Job Description
Analyze, design, test, and evaluate network systems, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), Internet, intranet, and other data communications systems. Perform network modeling, analysis, and planning. Research and recommend network and data communications hardware and software. Include telecommunications specialists who deal with the interfacing of computer and communications equipment. May supervise computer programmers.
This article gives you the skills and aptitudes that are generally required for a Network positions.
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Accessibility Software
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Case Studies
Cisco Certification
Curtin University now gives students with less than 5% vision the chance to study Cisco's CCNA curriculum using tools designed and modified for the blind. Read the article.
The Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) program is an excellent certification program for the blind/vi. Success Stories - CCNA Curriculum No Barrier to Motivated Blind Student
Microsoft Server Certification
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) certification training was offered by the Itec corp and Lions World Services for the Blind. This article shows the positive results and what was needed for the blind/vi students to complete the course and certification. BTW, they were immediately employed.
References
The following table lists the network systems and links to tutorials.
Windows Server Novell Netware Cisco Microsoft References
MSDN Developer Centers List SQL Server Express .
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