The duties of a network system administrator are wide-ranging, and vary widely from one organization to another. Sysadmins are usually charged with installing, supporting, and maintaining servers or other computer systems, and planning for and responding to service outages and other problems. Other duties may include scripting or light programming, project management for systems-related projects, supervising or training computer operators, and being the consultant for computer problems beyond the knowledge of technical support staff. A Network System Administrator must demonstrate a blend of technical skills and responsibility.
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CompTIA A+ Hardware/Software
CompTIA A+ certification validates the latest skills needed by today's computer support professionals. It is an international, vendor-neutral certification recognized by major hardware and software vendors, distributors and resellers. CompTIA A+ certification confirms a technician's ability to perform tasks such as installation, configuration, diagnosing, preventive maintenance and basic networking.
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CompTIA Network+
CompTIA Network+ validates the knowledge and skills of networking professionals. It is an international, vendor-neutral certification that recognizes a technician's ability to describe the features and functions of networking components and to manage, maintain, troubleshoot, install, operate and configure basic network infrastructure.
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CompTIA Server+
CompTIA Server+ validates the knowledge and skills of advanced IT technicians. CompTIA Server+ certifies technical knowledge in areas such as RAID, SCSI and multiple CPUs, as well as capabilities with server issues, including disaster recovery.
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Microsoft Windows XP/Vista
Desktop computer support is vital to the daily operation of the modern business. This program will give students the skills needed to troubleshoot and repair desktop computers in a business and home environment.
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Microsoft Server 2008
Windows Server 2008 is generating demand all over the world for skilled IT professionals who can support this new Windows Server operating system. As the newest Server-based operating system from Microsoft, Server 2008 incorporates support for the latest technologies used in the business world.
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Microsoft Exchange Server 2007
Microsoft Exchange Server is a messaging and collaborative software product developed by Microsoft. It is part of the Microsoft Servers line of server products and is widely used by enterprises using Microsoft infrastructure solutions. Exchange's major features consist of electronic mail, calendaring, contacts and tasks; support for mobile and web-based access to information; and support for data storage.
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Cisco Routing and Switching (CCNA)
CCNA certification is a first-level Cisco Career certification and indicates a foundation in and apprentice knowledge of networking. CCNA certification validates the ability to install, configure, operate, and troubleshoot medium-size routed and switched networks, including implementation and verification of connections to remote sites in a WAN.
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Ubuntu Linux Server
The Ubuntu Server Edition is changing the server market for businesses by delivering the best of free software on a stable, fully supported and secure platform. Ubuntu Server Edition is an energy efficient, low memory and disk footprint operating system that helps build server functions that respect our environment with no compromise on agility and versatility.
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VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol)
Because of the bandwidth efficiency and low costs that VoIP technology can provide businesses are slowly beginning to migrate from traditional copper-wire telephone systems to VoIP systems to reduce their monthly phone costs. VoIP also offers the advantage of running both voice and data communications over a single network which can represent a significant saving in infrastructure costs.
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Microsoft Office 2007
Microsoft Office 2007 (officially called 2007 Microsoft Office system) is the most recent Windows version of the Microsoft Office system, Microsoft's productivity suite. Office 2007 contains a number of new features, the most notable of which is the entirely new graphical user interface called the Fluent User Interface (initially referred to as the Ribbon UI), replacing the menus and toolbars that have been the cornerstone of Office since its inception with a tabbed toolbar, known as the Ribbon. Office 2007 also includes new applications and server-side tools. Chief among these is Groove, a collaboration and communication suite for smaller businesses.
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On the Job Training
Qualified students can apply for on-the-job training. We will place the qualified students in an environment that will use all of the skills they have acquired in their chosen program.
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