Information Technology Certifications by CompTIA

Here is a list of all Information Technology (IT) Certifications offered by CompTIA.

Level	Certification Title
Basic	Strata IT Fundamentals
Intermediate	CompTIA A+
	CompTIA CDIA+
	CompTIA CTP+
	CompTIA CTT+
	CompTIA Linux+
	CompTIA Network+
	CompTIA PDI+
	CompTIA Project+
	CompTIA Security+
	CompTIA Server+
	CompTIA Storage+
Speciality	CompTIA Cloud Essentials
	CompTIA Green IT
	CompTIA Healthcare IT Technician
	CompTIA IT for Sales
Mastery	CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP)

Best Regards,
Farzad M. Damania
Counsellor & Corporate Trainer

Career as an IT Network Administrator

A Network Administrator is a responsible for the overall health of the network, security, ensuring network connectivity throughout and company's LAN/WAN infrastructure, and all other technical considerations at the network level.

Network Admin’s Motto:

•  Monitor
•  Troubleshoot
•  Secure

A Day in a Network Administrator’s Life

•  Maintain and administer computer networks (LAN & WAN)
•  Monitor network performance to determine bottlenecks and issues
•  Plan and implement network security measures to protect data and hardware
•  Confer with network users about how to solve existing system problems
•  Manage access to different devices, drives and systems on a network
•  Connect servers built on different platforms using network protocols
•  Work with webmasters to manage company internets and intranets
•  Troubleshoot malfunctions & monitor the system’s firewall
•  Configure routers and switches using networking protocols
•  Work in data centre for installation/configuration of new network connections

Skills Required

•  Good problem solving and troubleshooting abilities
•  Clear logical and analytical thought process
•  Strong interpersonal and communication skills
•  Ability to explain complicated technologies in layman terms
•  Ability to keep updated with latest technologies
•  Thorough knowledge of subject matter and allied fields
•  Willingness to work on-call should a system require maintenance
•  Ability to work in a team environment
•  Knowledge of network and internet protocols

Job Titles

•  Network Engineer
•  Network Technician
•  Network Programmer
•  Network Systems Manager
•  Network Analyst
•  Network Security Specialist
•  Wireless Network Administrator
•  Network Architect
•  Data Centre Network Administrator
•  Network Infrastructure Security Engineer

Certificate Courses in Networking

Areas of Specialization: Routing & Switching, Design, Voice, Security, Wireless, Data Centre, Service Provider, Service Provider Operations

• Cisco Certifications: CCNA / CCNP / CCIE
• CWNP Certifications: CWNA / CWSP / CWDP / CWNE
• CompTIA Certifications: Network+ / Security+
• Juniper Certifications: JNCIA / JNCIS / JNCIP / JNCIE
• Novel Certifications: Netware CNA / Netware CNE

 Note: Certifications in the fields of Operating Systems, Security, Hardware, Storage, Virtualization are also pursued along with Networking Certifications.

Career Map

B.E. (IT) or B.E. (CS) or B.Sc. (IT) or B.Sc. (CS) or B.C.A. are preferred degrees for pursing a career in IT Networking.

Other Related Careers

•  UNIX/Linux Systems Administrator
•  Systems Administrator
•  Backup Administrator
•  SAN Storage Administrator
•  Computer Engineer
•  Virtualization Administrator
•  Database Administrator
•  Computer Programmer
•  Computer Hardware Technician
•  Systems Architect
•  IT Help Desk Support
•  IT Security Specialist

Thanks

Regards,

Farzad Minoo Damania

Career Counsellor & Corporate Trainer

Top 10 Colleges in Architecture (Outlook-MDRA 2012)

According to the Outlook-MDRA Survey 2012, here is the list of top 10 colleges for Architecture studies.

1. Department of Architecture, IIT Roorkee, Roorkee
2. Sir JJ College of Architecture, Mumbai
3. Chandigarh College of Architecture, Chandigarh
4. Department of Architecture, NIT, Tiruchirapalli
5. Department of Architecture, IIT, Kharagpur, Kharagpur
6. Department of Architecture, NIT, Calicut
7. BIT, Mesra, Ranchi
8. Faculty of Architecture & Ekistics, Jamia Millia, New Delhi
9. Sushant School of Art & Architecture, Gurgaon
10. Manipal School of Architecture & Planning, Manipal

For the list of Top Engineering Colleges in India refer to my blogpost
http://farzadminoodamania.blogspot.in/2012/07/india-top-engineering-colleges-2012.html

For the list of Top Medical Colleges in India refer to my blogpost
http://farzadminoodamania.blogspot.in/2012/06/top-25-medical-colleges-in-india.html

For the list of Top Dental Colleges in India refer to my blogpost
http://farzadminoodamania.blogspot.in/2012/06/top-15-dental-colleges-in-india-2012.html

For the list of Top Law Colleges in India refer to my blogpost
http://farzadminoodamania.blogspot.in/2012/06/top-15-law-colleges-in-india-outlook.html

For the list of Top Social Work Colleges in India refer to my blogpost
http://farzadminoodamania.blogspot.in/2012/06/top-15-law-colleges-in-india-outlook.html

For the list of Top Mass Communication Colleges in India refer to my blogpost
http://farzadminoodamania.blogspot.in/2012/08/top-10-colleges-in-mass-communication.html

For the list of Top Commerce Colleges in India refer to my blogpost
http://farzadminoodamania.blogspot.in/2012/07/top-50-commerce-colleges-in-india-2012.html

For the list of Top Science Colleges in India refer to my blogpost
http://farzadminoodamania.blogspot.in/2012/07/top-50-science-colleges-in-india-2012.html

Regards,
Farzad Damania
Career Counsellor, Training & Development Specialist

Management Aptitude Test (MAT) 2012 - AIMA

All India Management Association (AIMA) is an apex body of management with over 30,000 individual members, 3000 institutional members and 60 Local Management Association across India and overseas.

Entrance Test: Management Aptitude Test (MAT) 

MAT is usually conducted 4 times in a year in February, May, September and December. MAT is necessary for admission into PGDM/equivalent programmes offered by AIMA or other MIs who participate in it.

Mode of Test: Candidate can choose any one of the two options to take the test: Paper Based Test Or Computer Based Test

Important Dates for application:
OFFLINE MODE:
Last date for sale: August 13, 2012
Last date for submission of filled-in-form at AIMA, New Delhi: August 16, 2012

ONLINE MODE:
Last date for online registration: August 13, 2012
Last date for submission of online registration print-out at AIMA, New Delhi: August 16, 2012

Eligibility:Graduates in any discipline. Final year students of Graduate Courses can also apply. The minimum qualification for appearing in MAT is graduation in any discipline from any recognized University or equivalent recognized degree. A final year student in any undergraduate (i.e. B.A, B.Sc., B.Com., B.Tech., etc) can also appear provisionally. Usually, there is a minimum percentage requirement in graduation, which is different for different MIs/University. For this refer to the prospectus of the particular MIs/University.

How to Apply: Candidate can choose any one of the following modes to apply.

Obtain Form with MAT Bulletin/CD against cash payment of Rs 1200/- (One thousand two hundred only) from listed branches of Bank of Baroda, Axis Bank, listed Study Centres of AIMA OR from AIMA, New Delhi.

or

Obtain crossed Demand Draft (DD) of Rs 1200/- (One thousand two hundred only) in favour of ‘All India Management Association’ payable at Delhi from any Bank. Register online at website along with the DD details. Detailed procedure is given on the www.aima-ind.org/matsep12/ website link.

or

Register online at website link www.aima-ind.org/matsep12/ with Credit Card payment. Detailed procedure is given on the website link.

Test Date & Time:

• Paper Based Test Date: 02 September 2012 (Sunday)
• Paper Based Test Timing: 10.00am-12.30pm
• Computer Based Test Date: 08 September 2012 (Saturday) onwards
• Computer Based Test Timing: In different Time slots at specific test venues

Nature of MAT Test: 

Section No.	Section	No of Q's	Time (Minutes)
1.	Language Comprehension	40	30
2.	Mathematical Skills	40	40
3.	Data Analysis and Sufficiency	40	35
4.	Intelligence and Critical Reasoning	40	30
5.	Indian and Global Environment	40	15
	Total	200	150

Best Wishes.

Farzad MInoo Damania

Career Counsellor, Corporate Trainer