Preface
      With the increase of B2C, B2B,G2C, websites, e-
       commerce, e-governance, VPN (Virtual Private 
       Networks) and other Internet and telecom-based 
       applications like remote servicing, the demand for 
       people with good knowledge of computer network 
       management on various platforms is expected to peak 
       in the next couple of are in high demand.
      Generally there are several types of positions exist in 
       networking, each with different average salaries and 
       long-term potential, and one should possess a clear 
       understanding of these.
    Basic Job
     The basic job titles one sees for computer 
      networking and networking-related 
      positions include 
     Network Administrator 
     Network (Service) Technician  
     Network security 
     Network Manager 
       The Network Administrator
       Working from the concept upwards, involving configure and manage 
        LANs (Local Area Networks), WANs (Wide Area Networks) and VPNs 
        (Virtual Private Networks).  Including analyzing, installing and 
        configuring the company’s network even from a remote location. 
       Monitoring network performance, troubleshooting problems and 
        maintaining network security has to be done on a daily basis. 
        Must be Familiarity with the specific systems being used by a 
        company: Windows Network, Novell, Unix, Linux and others.
       Security and virus-protection schemes, system diagnostic utilities 
        and experience with routers and Switch
       According to HOBO COMPUTING, NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR 
        "Candidate will be responsible for analysis, installation and 
        configuration of company networks. Daily activities include 
        monitoring network performance, troubleshooting problems and 
        maintaining network security. Other activities include assisting 
        customers with operating systems and network adapters, configuring 
        routers, switches, and firewalls, and evaluating third-party tools.“
       
     A Network Technician 
     Focus on the setup, troubleshooting, and 
      repair of specific hardware and software 
      products. Service Technicians in particular 
      often must travel to remote customer sites to 
      perform "field" upgrades and support the 
      customers.
     Specialize in evaluating third-party products 
      and integrating new software technologies 
      into an existing network environment or to 
      build a new environment. 
     Network Security
      In today’s network trend many 
      organizations move their offline 
      transactions online and vast quantities of 
      vital and sensitive data travels through 
      networks, the need for developing e-
      security systems to safeguard the networks 
      and databases from extensive cracking has 
      emerged as the number one IT concern 
      globally.