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Top 5 IT Job Trends: Skills & Certifications

Today, end users have different expectations of their IT departments than they previously did. Large developments in networking capacity, media streaming, data processing, and the Internet, in general, have accounted for very different preferences.
These trends will most likely continue and IT administrators should prepare by having a well-rounded IT team. This is becoming the norm regardless of company size or type of organization. Highly skilled workers are a hot commodity, especially in this field. Here are the top 5 skills with certifications and jobs that match what every IT department is looking for in their team.

1. Network Administration
Any complex data center lives or dies on the efficiency and dependability of its data network. Failure of a physical server, connection, switch, or router can be costly when it disconnects end users, automated factory floors, or online retail operations from vital IT functions. All of this increases the need for strong network management to provide vital information for planning and testing healthy networks and the environments they serve. The amount and type of network traffic can provide important clues as to the kinds of hardware and software necessary to run an operation efficiently. The ability to knowledgeably choose the correct hardware, implement connections, and work with the software are highly specific skills.

Network administration covers a broad spectrum, but a solid understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, and related technologies (i.e., load balancing and NTP) are key. It seems that because of the volume and speed with which companies are adopting new technologies, such as virtualization and the cloud, hands-on practical networking experience is preferred by hiring managers, but certifications can’t hurt!

Certifications related to this skill:
Cisco Certified Network Associate Training (CCNA)
Cisco Certified Design Associate Training (CCDA)

Most common job titles:
Systems Administrator
Network Engineer
Network Administrator

2. Cybersecurity
Malicious software, Distributed Denial of Service (DDOS), cyber attacks – these represent the reality of corporate computing today. Moreover, IT professionals must always be aware of internal security issues, from the mundane to the complex as well as understanding the vulnerabilities within their own networks, from operating systems and servers to basic hardware and cabling. While it’s good to specialize, it’s obvious from the breadth of these examples that having knowledge and capabilities across a broad security spectrum can make a difference in any IT department.

A few valuable security skills include expertise in identity and access management, threat/vulnerability assessment, encryption, data loss prevention, incident analysis, governance, compliance and auditing, biometrics, and Web content filtering. Today, it’s increasingly common to outsource the more technical and sensitive areas to security specialists, but it’s also important to pre-empt attacks and possible data loss with in-house capabilities. In terms of security, IT must have the necessary ability to make good decisions about the security portfolio, and this requires a certain level of security competency in some, or all, members of an IT team.

Certifications related to this skill:
CompTIA (A+, Network+, Security+, Linux+)
International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (CISSP)
EC-Council Training (CEH, ECSA, CHFI)

Most common job titles:
Security Analyst
Security Engineer
Systems Engineer
Security Systems Architect

3. Project Management
It’s interesting to note how this skill that might normally fall under production or administration responsibility is now considered essential for IT. For example, when you consider the number of advanced projects that IT has had to undertake, from virtualization implementation and cloud integration to storage increases, Disaster Recovery (DR), and Unified Communications (UC), the need for this skill is understandable. Every one of the new technologies IT is expected to implement consists of many complicated moving parts with hard deadlines and benchmark targets that have little room for compromise or failure.

When you consider that most if not all companies will expect normal business functioning during implementations, the need for precise, capable scheduling, prioritizing, and goal-setting is understandable. IT project managers, or IT team members who possess this skill must have an understanding of the business on a larger scale as well as thorough knowledge of the IT world. IT is the locus for technology development and the complex technical initiatives companies undertake. Having competency in this skill set will be in demand as companies continue to upgrade their technology environments to keep pace with new innovations as well as with their competitors.

Certifications related to this skill:
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)

Most common job titles:
Project Manager
Project Analyst

4. Virtualization
Virtualization means converting multiple physical servers to virtual machines (VM). This experience and the ability to convert non-virtualized environments into virtual ones is closely tied to networking abilities. When you partition one physical server into several VMs, you can deploy, operate, and manage multiple operating system instances at once on that single physical server and, consequently, save on a variety of costs. Some of the related skills that are important to have in this area are server maintenance, application development, storage allocation, and security.

In terms of cloud computing, a primary goal is to reduce the cost of computing resources while increasing system flexibility and scaling. During and after cloud implementation, there are a number of skills that are invaluable. These include scaling expertise which requires a unique ability to design and implement cloud-scale applications. A master integrator skill enables one to build best-of-breed hybrid solutions that consume elements from many different sources, both public and private clouds. 

Another key cloud-based skill is Application Programming Interface (API) knowledge. Designing or implementing an API is part science and part art, and highly specialized. Anyone with this skill would be a solid addition to an IT team. Finally, skill as an automation wizard means having familiarity with the design and implementation of automated systems. 
To fulfill the ideal of fast access to cloud services, automation is crucial and so is the ability to work with these systems.

Certifications related to this skill:
Project Management Professional (PMP)
International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (CISSP)

Most common job titles:
Information Technology Auditor
Security Analyst
Information Security Analyst

5. Business Analysis
IT plays an extremely valuable role in business. As overall data levels rise, business intelligence and data warehousing skills that enable professionals to gather and effectively analyze increasing amounts of data from various streams are also in demand. Moreover, instead of just focusing on cost savings, companies are investing in technology that provides access to, and analysis of, real-time data, enabling better business decisions.

This move from process-centric to data- and memory-centric computing is already having an impact on current computing trends. IT is expected to adopt a completely new approach to understanding data sets. Team members will be expected to possess new capabilities to perform fast, efficient data analysis. It will also require new hardware and software implementation skills as well as the ability to run and maintain them.

Certifications related to this skill:
EC-Council Training (CEH, ECSA, CHFI)
CompTIA (CSA+)
Project Management Professional (PMP)

Most common job titles:
Business Analyst
Information Technology Manager
Business Systems Analyst

Today, business analysis, data mining, and modeling capabilities are worthwhile skills to possess in any IT department. For example, conceptual modeling of the business view of the solution is a critical tool to help bring business, technology, and delivery groups together in defining solution scope. 
In addition to an ability to communicate details and concepts, critical thinking and sometimes system thinking are also key. These mean taking something large, ambiguous, and abstract and breaking it down into smaller pieces, patterns, and views within a business context. 
Finally, focusing on risks to the business value of the solution and communicating that risk to shareholders is another vital skill that IT team members need to have in regards to performing an effective business analysis.

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Friday, 11 August 2017
Posted by Sivapriya

Hardware and Networking Training in Vellore and Gudiyatham

About :
Hardware and Networking is a vast field in India. It is refers to the process of supplying data and information by linking the group of networks using hardware’s such as switches, hubs, gateways, access points, network interface cards, networking cables. To be more specific, hardware networking includes all peripherals, computers, interface cards and other tools required for communications and data processing in the network. 
Prerequisites :
  •  Any graduate with computer knowledge.
  •  Familiar in using internet.
  • Basic background knowledge of computer.

Course Highlights :
  • Customized modules crafted according to the current technology needs.
  • Exposure to use latest tools to fetch the database.
  • Expert faculty teaching
  • Facility to learn while doing college degree.
  • 100% practical learning with live projects.
  • Career assistance and guidance even after course completion.

Course Modules:
HARDWARE A+ :
•  Introduction to PC & Operating System
•  Disk Operating System
•  Windows 95 & 98
•  Booting Sequence
•  Installing and Configuring Devices
•  Microprocessor & Advanced Processor
•  Identify purposes and characteristics of Cabling and their connectors
•  Motherboard Logics
•  Configure common IDE, SCSI and Peripheral Devices
•  Support Chips
•  PC Memory, Mother Boards & BIOS
•  Bus Standards
•  Serial Ports, Parallel & USB Interface
•  Mouse & Keyboard
•  Floppy Disk Drive & Hard disk drive
•  Backup Devices & Optical Storage Devices
•  Electrical & Electronics Concepts
•  Display Adapters & Monitors
•  SMPS & UPS
•  Printers & Scanners
•  Special Peripherals Devices
•  Laptop & Palmtop Computers
•  Install, Configure and Upgrade Operating System
•  Interpret Common Error Codes and Start-Up Messages of the OS
•  Managing Application on Windows 98
•  Disassembly Installation and Reassembly
•  Communication & Customer Interaction
•  Identify Steps to Isolate and Troubleshoot the problems
•  Identify Basic Troubleshooting Procedures and Tools and Preventive measures
•  Troubleshoot and Optimize the Operating System
•  Multimedia & Modern
•  Identify procedures for Establishing Internet Connectivity
•  Computer Viruses & Anti Viruses
•  Preventive Measures

NETWORK N+ :
 •  Recognize the following logical or physical network topologies
•  Understand the networking standards
•  Ethernet Technologies
•  Identify the characteristics of different types of cables
•  Connecting devices and identification of components
•  IEEE standards
•  MAC Address
•  ISO/OSI Model
•  TCP/IP Protocol suite
•  BOOTP/DHCP/SNMP Protocols
•  IP Addressing and sub netting
•  WAN Technologies
•  Security protocols
•  Proxy servers and firewalls
•  Network operating systems
•  Windows 2000
•  Windows 2003
•  Novell Netware
•  Unix
•  Linux
•  Fault tolerance
•  Upgrades and modifications
•  Implementing the network
•  Network security & remote connectivity
•  Maintaining & trouble shooting the network

Session and Training Schedule:
Weekdays (30 days) – 5 days/week
2 Hours/day - 1 Hour Theory, 1 Hour Practical
Weekends (4 weeks) – 2 days/week
4 Hours/day - 2 Hours Theory, 2 hours Practical

Our Institute Location:
Redback IT Solutions Private Limited,
#AL 24 TNHB PHASE III,
Sathuvacheri,( Near Vallalar Water Tank)
Vellore. 632602

Contact :
Training Coordinator
8189985551
Friday, 19 February 2016
Posted by Sivapriya

Hardware and Networking Training in Vellore

About :
Computer hardware professionals take care of the maintenance of computer hardware, while networking involves connecting a group of 2 or more computer systems for sharing data and information. The professionals engaged in R&D of computer hardware and networks are known as hardware and networking engineers. Besides looking after computer maintenance they are also liable for supervising and designing the hardware installation and manufacturing process. 


The increasing use of computer, laptops and Internets has expanded the scope of hardware and networking sector widely.Hardware and networking professionals can find ample job opportunities in different sectors such as education, films, banking, media, animation, hardware and networking product manufacturing and entertainment.
Based on the technical experience one can be appointed at different positions such as system integrator, networking professional, PC assembler, PC technician, technical support executive, peripheral engineer, computer manufacturer,computer chip designer, system administrator, electronic data processing managers and system engineers. Besides this one can even start one’s own hardware assembling firms to develop hardware and network computers depending on the demand and needs of different clients.

Scope of hardware and networking courses in India :
The recent surveys reveal that the hardware and electronics sector is expected to expand above $60billion in India. The wide recognition of software industry in India dominates the hardware sector. But the situation is likely to change in the near future. The number of hardware and networking jobs is expected to grow extensively in India.
Presently, the hardware job market is saturated. There is a huge gap between the demand and supply of hardware pass outs. For this reason students are opting to start their ventures for assembling and hardware maintenance.

Prerequisites:
Anyone with a graduate degree.
Knowledge of using computer.
Basic internet skills.

Course Highlights:
Up-to-date modules focusing on the current industry needs.
Boost your skills to induce creativity.
Structured learning with live projects from day one.
Additional practical sessions with expert faculty training.
Real time 
Placement assistance on successful completion of the course.

Our Course Modules :
Hardware:
Information on PC & how it works
Basic Electronics & Measuring Instruments
Principle of Digital Electronics & Networks
Operating System & Network package
Architecture of the system & networks
Microprocessor & its Application
PC Assembling , Designing Networks
Trouble shooting and Managing Systems

Networking :
Physical Layer [Hub, UTP]/ NIC/ MAC Address/ Broadcast MAC/ Switch
IP Address structure.
Subnetting
LAN communication process.
Routing Logic
NAT
Network Packet Structure
IPv6
DHCP
DNS
Packet Filters

Session and Training Schedule:
Weekdays (30 days) – 5 days/week
2 Hours/day - 1 Hour Theory, 1 Hour Practical

Weekends (4 weeks) – 2 days/week
4 Hours/day - 2 Hours Theory, 2 hours Practical

Our Institute Location:
Redback IT Solutions Private Limited,
#AL 24 TNHB PHASE III,
Sathuvacheri,( Near Vallalar Water Tank)
Vellore. 632602

Contact :
Training Coordinator
+91 8189985551 
Tuesday, 10 November 2015
Posted by Sivapriya

Best Computer Hardware and Networking Certifications

Becoming a computer technician is a great point of entry into the IT field, and computer hardware certifications will help demonstrate your knowledge and competency in maintaining computers, mobile devices, printers and more. These top five computer hardware certs can get your IT career off the ground.  


To a certain extent, the title of this article is something of a misnomer. In the interests of increased specificity, it might be more appropriate to add the words "general" or "mostly vendor-neutral," although we do include a credential from Apple in this list that focuses exclusively on Apple hardware. And in fact, it's possible to view some certifications from hardware vendors such as HP, Dell, Cisco, Juniper, Fortinet and so forth as hardware focused, at and beyond the entry level. Thus, as you peruse this guide, don't forget that there are lots of other options from which you can choose if you're interested in demonstrating your knowledge and abilities with particular vendor's products and devices.

There's another misnomer involved in calling these credentials hardware certifications, too -- namely, the idea that hardware can exist or operate independently of software (or vice versa). If you dig into the curriculum for any specific hardware-related certifications in any depth, you'll quickly realize that by and large software is in control of hardware nowadays. 

Software comes into play for installation, configuration, maintenance, troubleshooting and just about any other activity you can undertake with hardware. We don't want to misrepresent the focus and coverage of these certs, so it's important to understand that the hardware label simply indicates that devices are involved, not that hardware is ALL that's involved. Here are the best computer hardware certification listed below :

Apple Certified Mac Technician Certification ACMT :
Apple Certified Mac Technician (ACMT) certification verifies the ability to perform basic troubleshooting and repair of both desktop and portable Macintosh systems, such as iMac and MacBook Pro. ACMT certification exams emphasize identifying and resolving common Mac OS X problems, and using Apple Service and Support products and practices to effectively repair Apple hardware.

BICSI ITS Technician Training :
Take your installation performance to the next level through the study of specialized systems and advanced copper and optical fiber structured cabling systems. TE350 is an intensive 5-day course that provides the necessary skill set of a structured cabling systems technician. An advanced study of copper splicing, testing and troubleshooting will open this course. A significant amount of course time will then be spent on the splicing, testing and troubleshooting of optical fiber cable. The third major topic covered in this class will be field coordination, including site surveys, blueprint reading, network infrastructure and project management. 

CompTIA A+ :
A+ Certification is a widely-acknowledged, general computer certification for entry-level service technicians or anyone who wants to learn how to install, configure, upgrade, troubleshoot and repair computers. A+ Certification is a valuable computer certification on its own. But it's also a solid foundation for advanced computer certification tracks, such as those linked below under the heading Computer Certifications.

CWTS: Certified Wireless Technology Specialist :
The Certified Wireless Technology Specialist (CWTS) is the entry-level credential for the Certified Wireless Networking Professional (CWNP) program, which includes professional- and expert-level credentials, as well as specialist certs in the areas of wireless networking design, analysis and security. Wireless networking skills and knowledge are in high demand, and involve hands-on, in-depth knowledge of and interaction with wireless networking devices and interfaces.
Saturday, 17 October 2015
Posted by Sivapriya

Computer Hardware and Networking Training


COMPUTER HARDWARE AND NETWORKING

Comptia A+ Course

Lesson 1: Personal Computer Components
Topic 1A: Personal Computer Components
Topic 1B: System Unit Components
Topic 1C: Storage Devices
Topic 1D: Personal Computer Connection Methods
Lesson 2: Operating System Fundamentals
Topic 2A: Personal Computer Operating Systems 
Topic 2B: Windows User Interface Components
Topic 2C: Windows File System Management
Topic 2D: Windows System Management Tools
Lesson 3: PC Technician Professional Best Practices
Topic 3A: Tools of the Trade
Topic 3B: Electrical Safety
Topic 3C: Environmental Safety and Materials Handling
Topic 3D: Perform Preventative Maintenance
Topic 3E: Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
Topic 3F: Professionalism and Communication
Lesson 4: Installing and Configuring Peripheral Components
Topic 4A: Install and Configure Display Devices
Topic 4B: Install and Configure Input Devices
Topic 4C: Install and Configure Adapter Cards
Topic 4D: Install and Configure Multimedia Devices
Lesson 5: Installing and Configuring System Components
Topic 5A: Install and Configure Storage Devices
Topic 5B: Install and Configure Power Supplies
Topic 5C: Install and Configure Memory
Topic 5D: Install and Configure CPUs and Cooling System Units
Topic 5E: Install and Configure System Boards
Lesson 6: Maintaining and Troubleshooting Peripheral Components
Topic 6A: Troubleshoot Display Devices
Topic 6B: Maintain and Troubleshoot Input Devices
Topic 6C: Troubleshoot Adapter Cards
Topic 6D: Troubleshoot Multimedia Devices
Lesson 7: Troubleshooting System Components
Topic 7A: Troubleshoot Storage Devices
Topic 7B: Troubleshoot Power Supplies
Topic 7C: Troubleshoot Memory
Topic 7D: Troubleshoot CPUs and Cooling Systems
Topic 7E: Troubleshoot System Boards
Lesson 8: Installing and Configuring Operating Systems
Topic 8A: Install Microsoft Windows
Topic 8B: Upgrade Windows
Topic 8C: Add Devices to Windows
Topic 8D: Optimize Windows
Lesson 9: Maintaining and Troubleshooting Microsoft Windows
Topic 9A: Operating System Utilities
Topic 9B: Back Up Microsoft Windows
Topic 9C: Troubleshoot Microsoft Windows
Topic 9D: Recover Microsoft Windows
Lesson 10: Network Technologies
Topic 10A: Network Concepts
Topic 10B: Network Communications
Topic 10C: Network Connectivity
Topic 10D: Internet Technologies
Lesson 11: Installing and Managing Network Connections
Topic 11A: Create Network Connections
Topic 11B: Install and Configure Web Browsers
Topic 11C: Maintain and Troubleshoot Network Connections
Lesson 12: Supporting Laptops and Portable Computing Devices
Topic 12A: Laptop and Portable Computing Device Components
Topic 12B: Install and Configure Laptops and Portable Computing Devices
Topic 12C: Maintain and Troubleshoot Laptops and Portable Computing Devices
Lesson 13: Supporting Printers and Scanners
Topic 13A: Printer and Scanner Technologies
Topic 13B: Printer and Scanner Components
Topic 13C: Printer and Scanner Processes
Topic 13D: Install and Configure Printers
Topic 13E: Maintain and Troubleshoot Printers
Lesson 14: Personal Computer Security Concepts
Topic 14A: Security Fundamentals
Topic 14B: Security Protection Measures
Topic 14C: Data and Physical Security
Topic 14D: Wireless Security
Topic 14E: Social Engineering
Lesson 15: Supporting Personal Computer Security
Topic 15A: Install and Configure Security Measures
Topic 15B: Maintain and Troubleshoot Security Measures

Comptia N+ Course

Lesson 1: Network Theory
Topic 1A: Networking Terminology
Topic 1B: Network Building Blocks
Topic 1C: Standard Network Models
Topic 1D: Network Topologies
Topic 1E: Network Categories
Lesson 2: Network Communications Methods
Topic 2A: Transmission Methods
Topic 2B: Media Access Methods
Topic 2C: Signaling Methods
Lesson 3: Network Data Delivery
Topic 3A: Data Addressing and Delivery
Topic 3B: Network Connection Mechanisms
Topic 3C: Reliable Delivery Techniques
Lesson 4: Network Media and Hardware
Topic 4A: Bounded Network Media
Topic 4B: Unbounded Network Media
Topic 4C: Noise Control
Topic 4D: Network Connectivity Devices
Lesson 5: Network Implementations
Topic 5A: The OSI Model
Topic 5B: Client Network Resource Access
Topic 5C: Ethernet Networks
Topic 5D: Token Ring Networks
Topic 5E: Fiber Distributed Data Interface (FDDI) Networks
Topic 5F: Wireless Technologies and Standards
Lesson 6: Networking with TCP/IP
Topic 6A: Families of Protocols
Topic 6B: The TCP/IP Protocol
Topic 6C: Default IP Addresses
Topic 6D: Custom IP Addresses
Topic 6E: The TCP/IP Protocol Suite
Lesson 7: TCP/IP Services
Topic 7A: IP Address Assignment Methods
Topic 7B: Host Name Resolution 
Topic 7C: NetBIOS Name Resolution
Topic 7D: TCP/IP Utilities
Topic 7E: TCP/IP Upper-layer Services
Topic 7F: TCP/IP Interoperability Services
Lesson 8: Other Network Protocols
Topic 8A: The NetBEUI Protocol
Topic 8B: The IPX/SPX Protocol
Topic 8C: The AppleTalk Protocol
Topic 8D: The IP Version 6 (IPv6) Protocol
Lesson 9: Local Area Network (LAN) Infrastructure
Topic 9A: Bridges and Switches
Topic 9B: IP Routing Topology
Topic 9C: Static IP Routing
Topic 9D: Dynamic IP Routing
Topic 9E: Controlling Data Movement with Filters and VLANs
Lesson 10: Wide Area Network (WAN) Infrastructure
Topic 10A: WAN Switching Technologies
Topic 10B: WAN Transmission Technologies
Topic 10C: WAN Connectivity Methods
Topic 10D: Voice Over Data Systems
Lesson 11: Network Security
Topic 11A: Network Threats
Topic 11B: Virus Protection
Topic 11C: Local Security
Topic 11D: Network Authentication Methods
Topic 11E: Data Encryption
Topic 11F: Internet Security
Lesson 12: Remote Networking
Topic 12A: Remote Network Architectures
Topic 12B: Terminal Services Implementations
Topic 12C: Remote Access Networking Implementations
Topic 12D: Virtual Private Networking (VPN)
Lesson 13: Disaster Recovery
Topic 13A: Planning for Disaster Recovery
Topic 13B: Data Backup
Topic 13C: Fault Tolerance Methods
Lesson 14: Network Data Storage
Topic 14A: Enterprise Data Storage Techniques
Topic 14B: Clustering
Topic 14C: Network Attached Storage (NAS)
Topic 14D: Storage Area Network (SAN) Implementations
Lesson 15: Network Operating Systems
Topic 15A: Microsoft Operating Systems
Topic 15B: Novell NetWare
Topic 15C: UNIX and Linux Operating Systems
Lesson 16: Network Troubleshooting
Topic 16A: Troubleshooting Models
Topic 16B: TCP/IP Troubleshooting Utilities
Topic 16C: Hardware Troubleshooting Tools
Topic 16D: System Monitoring Tools
Saturday, 6 June 2015
Posted by Redback Academy

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