Welcome

1. Welcome Turn Syllabus and Website contract in to front table Make sure you sign in as soon as you arrive

2. What is networking? Why study networking? Careers in networking Certifications Exams Lab 1 – Intro to CompTIA Network Exam Today

3. Note taking tips Don’t try to write down every word you see – PowerPoints will be on the website after class Review your notes soon after class

4. Why study networking? • Opportunities abound • People with ICT (Information and Communication Technology) and networking skills are in short supply • The U.S. Department of Labor estimates the number of jobs for network systems and data communication analysts will grow by 53 percent from 2008 to 2018. 2. You don't have to be a math wiz Networking starts with basic logic and connections. (ICT) and basic math and reading comprehension.

5. Why study networking? 3. Every workplace needs a few friendly geeks Networking skills give you an edge and an opportunity to make a career in almost any sector you can imagine: financial services manufacturing education transportation health care technology government retail... 4. Get connected to the most connected people More than 4.75 million students in 165 countries have participated in Cisco Networking Academy courses since 1997.

6. Why study networking? 5. The places you'll go and the things you'll do Networking standards are global. That means your skills and certifications are recognized anywhere in the world your career takes you. They live in every sized community, supporting small businesses,schools, and social servicesin every town or village where someone connects to the Internet.

7. Pros and Cons

8. US Department of Labor Statistics US Dept of Labor Statistics

9. Types of careers Network Support Specialist Network Administrator Systems Analyst Programmer Technical Salesperson Consultant Engineer Web Administrator

10. Network Support Specialist • Works under direct supervision of network admin • Must continuously learn about new: • Software packages • Operating systems • Hardware • Security systems • Data storage

11. Network Administrator Responsible for type of network Performs installation and maintenance of network Makes written and oral presentations about state of network Interviews prospective employees Evaluates employee performance

12. Network Administrator (Cont.) Coordinates work schedules Orders supplies and equipment Prepares budget reports May require four-year degree in addition to one to two years of technical writing

13. Systems Analyst Involved in designing systems and making recommendations Many work for hardware and software companies Some work as contractors and consultants Must be able to communicate effectively with programmers, technicians, and engineers Usually requires four-year degree

14. Consultant • Has vast expertise in aspects of IT industry, such as: • Security • Systems analysis • Network design • Electronic marketing • Free to move on to new job and client

15. Programmer Many master multiple programming languages Vary from self-taught to college-educated College-educated programmers are generally referred to as software engineers Programmer analyst

16. Technical Salesperson Represents manufacturers of hardware and software May start out as technician, then move into sales Required to obtain certification directly related to field of expertise Must have outgoing personality, be well-groomed, and like to work with people

17. Engineer • Solves problems related to that field of expertise • Requires four- to six-year college degree • Needs strong background in mathematics, sciences, programming languages, and hardware • Those who earn doctoral degree become: • University engineering and computer science faculty • Involved in area of research

18. Web Administrator Responsible for converting written documents into HTML or other Web page programming languages Trained in Web page programming language Some expertise in networking Some expertise in art and graphics For a Web master, certification is typically a minimum job requirement

19. Entrepreneur • Identifies where new service or product is needed and then develops business plan • Successful entrepreneur possesses: • Knowledge of product or service to be provided • Sound management skills • Ability to think creatively and wisely

20. Which of these careers would you want most? Why? Discuss with 1-2 partners Network Support Specialist Network Administrator Systems Analyst Programmer Technical Salesperson Consultant Engineer Web Administrator

21. General and College Education Direct correlation between education and salary Specialized training may come from colleges, technical schools, or military IT professionals learn their entire careers, since technology often changes

22. Certification Way to advance knowledge and career in IT industry Helpful to obtain multiple CompTIA certifications Some companies require it before hiring Novell, Microsoft, Cisco Systems, and others offer certifications in advanced fields of study www.comptia.org

23. A+ Certification Tests knowledge of PC support and repair Requires passing two exams (basic and advanced skills) Test is revised approximately every three years

24. Network+ Certification • Measures skills necessary for entry-level network support technicians • Exam is vendor-neutral • Candidate should have: • A+ Certification or equivalent knowledge • At least nine months of network experience

25. Security+ Certification • Requires knowledge of: • Network infrastructure • Cryptography

26. Security+ Certification • Requires knowledge of: • Network infrastructure • Cryptography • Access control • Malware • Wireless security • Candidate should have Network+ Certification and two years of experience

27. Other CompTIA Certifications • Server+ Certification requires in-depth knowledge of: • Protocols • Backup system standards • System security • Linux+ Certification

28. Students who succeed in this class Come to class Check syllabus and website regularly Pay attention and participate Study for tests Do the labs

29. The time to improve your grade is now Don’t be this guy at the end of the semester But I really needed an A to transfer to CSUDH/UCLA/USC…etc. Can’t I turn in some extra credit? I didn’t know that I wasn’t passing. But I have a lot going on. Can’t you round my grade up?

30. Index cards due next class Write your full name on it E-mail address Major Current job and/or career goal Something you want me know about you: interests, how to pronounce your name, nickname, learning need, something you are going through, anything I should know * Try to add any info that will help me remember your name 6) Tape a small picture of yourself to the other side of the index card (this helps me learn names) *Picture won’t be seen by others, will be returned to you at the end of the semester, needs to be clear

31. Building a learning community getting to know each other Introduce yourself to 2-3 people sitting around you. “My name is ____and if I had a million dollars one thing I would do is _____ because ____” Get the name, e-mail address, and phone number of at least 2 other students in class 4 minutes

32. Lab #1 – CompTIA certification

33. Before next class Make sure you signed the sign in sheet before leaving Turn in Website and Syllabus Contract to front table before leaving Due A#2: Bring in a small picture of yourself taped on an index card with your name on it and something you want the instructor to know about you. (This won’t be seen by others, just to help the instructor learn student names) Monday: No class. Holiday