| This article provides the basic overview of the | | | | network attacks and the dealing with the |
| computer networking certifications such as | | | | company’s security. |
| Network+, MCSE, CCNA, CCNP and others. These | | | | MCSE |
| certifications are important for the people who | | | | Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer is a well |
| want to advance their careers in the IT especially | | | | renowned network certification that is designed |
| in computer networking field. Certified people are | | | | by Microsoft. MCSE is based on the Windows NT |
| always given preferences in jobs in all over the | | | | and Windows 2000 platforms and the Windows |
| world. | | | | 2003 Server has been merged in the MCSE |
| Network+ | | | | certification. MCSE never retires but the new |
| Network + by Comptia is designed for the IT | | | | versions are released by the Microsoft after |
| professionals who have more than nine months | | | | sometime so the candidate has to be upgrading |
| experience in network administration. The code | | | | himself after some time. The ideal job description |
| for the Network+ certification is N10-003 and it | | | | roles for the MCSE certified people are Systems |
| was first introduce in 1997 by Comptia. Network+ | | | | engineer, Network Engineer, Network Consultant, |
| is an entry level exam and it provides the base | | | | and Systems Analysts jobs. |
| for the advance certifications such as MCSE, | | | | CCNA |
| CCNA, CCNP and others. Network+ is designed | | | | Cisco Certified Network Associate is an |
| specifically for the Network administrators and like | | | | introductory level exam by Cisco Systems. CCNA |
| the other certifications of Comptia, Network+ | | | | is well renowned exam that checks the |
| certification will not expired once it is achieved. | | | | candidate’s ability of network administration, |
| Security+ | | | | LAN, WAN and routing. The basic topics that are |
| Security+ certification by Comptia is designed for | | | | covered in the CCNA are IP addressing, |
| the IT professionals who have more than 2 years | | | | Subnetting, Routing IOS, Frame Relay, ISDN Lines, |
| experience in the field of network administration, | | | | ATM, network devices, topologies and routers. |
| system administration and network securities. The | | | | CCNA paves the way for the most advanced |
| code for this certification is SY0101 and it was | | | | certifications by Cisco Systems such as CCNP, |
| started by Comptia in 2002. The common topic | | | | CCIE and CCVP. The job role for the CCNA |
| that are covered in this certifications are network, | | | | certified people is network administrator, systems |
| security infrastructure, cryptography, | | | | administrator and network consultant. |
| authentication, access control, internal and external | | | | |