Networking
Networking refers to a telecommunications network which allows computers in a network to exchange data with the help of Switches and Routers.
There are several different certifications that allow you to make the most of the Technology and Networking industry like CCNA, CCNP which cover following distinct domains:
Routing and switching
Security
Voice
Wireless
Data Center
Service provider
Storage
CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate)
CCNA is the first step in Cisco Certification which certifies a technician's skill to install, configure, set up, troubleshoot and operate a medium-level switched and routed networks. It also contains executing and verifying connections to a wide area network (WAN). It is one of the most demanded certifications in the IT sector nowadays and also the highest paid jobs as per various surveys. There are no pre-requites for pursuing CCNA certification you just need a graduation degree from any field.
Topics Covered by CCNA Certification:
LAN Switching Technologies
Routing Technologies
WAN Technologies
Infrastructure Services
Infrastructure Maintenance
Network Fundamentals
Infrastructure Management
Infrastructure Security
CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional)
CCNP is a mid-level certification which conveys the advanced level knowledge to candidates, thus companies offer comparatively high salary packages. A fresher can expect 2.5 lakh as the starting salary package after completing the CCNP certification. CCNP Certified IT professionals are very limited so that a large number of job opportunities is available in the market with good salary package.
The job profiles after CCNP are as follows-
CCNP Routing and Switching- Network Engineer, Network Technician, Support Engineer
CCNP Security- Network Security Engineer
CCNP Collaboration- Communication Network Engineer
CCNP Service provider- Network Specialist, System Engineers
Why make a career in Networking?
Usage of IT in the business has grown exponentially in the past few years leading to a global shortage of people with the right combination of knowledge and qualifications. By growing demand for Networking, you can compete in the global economy and make a name for yourself in this industry. There are various reasons to make a career in Networking:
You can do a networking course right after graduation.
Courses & Certifications are recognized worldwide.
Networking professionals are highly in demand in the Banking, Software Industry, Internet Service Providers, BPO, and Data Centers.
Networking professionals with right skills have demand in the companies like Accenture, Capgemini, TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Dimension Data, Airtel, Reliance, IBM, VSNL, Hathway, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, HSBC and many PSU and multinational companies.
Networking Industrial Training - Course Contents
Introduction of Computers
Understanding about Various Computer Peripherals
Mother board Architecture and Protocols
POST Process and BOOT Process
PC assembling and de- assembling
PC maintenance and troubleshooting
Network Architecture and Protocols
Network Topologies
Hardware and Software required for Networking
Details of IP Adresses
OSI Refrence Model
Windows Server 2008 Administration
Configuring IIS7 Web Server
FTP Server
DNS Server
Configuring NAT
Remote Desktop Connection
Remote Access using Team Viewer/Log-Me in
Working with Static IP Addresses
Wired/Wi-Fi Networking
Hosting a Website
Installation and Configuration of SQL Server 2008
Working with google apps for email solutions
DHCP Server
Active Directory Services
RAID Level5
RIS Server
Antivirus Server
Microsoft Exchange Server
Firewall Management
Basics Of Network Technologies
Cisco Router Hardware & basic router Administration
Cisco router IOS Management
Introduction TCP/IP protocol & Subnetting
IP Routing
Configuration of Cisco Switches
Implementing Virtual LANs (VLANs)
Network Security
Network Address Translation (NAT)
Cisco Wireless Technologies
Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6)
WAN
Project Work
Interview Preparation