What area of IT should I go?

amagab · 07-05-2008, 09:12 AM

I know this is really not a question for you guys to answer but I'd like some input. I've been in technical support now for a while and although I really like it I think it's time to move on to something focused on a specific area of knowledge. The reason I'm good at tech support is that I'm good with people but I do like to work by myself most of the time. I'm not very technical and hate most programming. What area of IT would you recommend I go into?

Thanks!

patrickv · 07-05-2008, 11:45 AM

I'd say Networking

God · 07-05-2008, 12:02 PM

I would also say Networking, or atleast thats where I would work towards if I was in that kind of study.

amagab · 07-05-2008, 06:28 PM

Thanks for your responses. Why Networking?

g25racer · 07-05-2008, 07:55 PM

^^ Agreed Networking. Simple: Thats where the future is. Higher demand=more money.

tomb08uk · 07-05-2008, 07:59 PM

Yes...I work for a ISP in a NOC and comms is where alot of it lies and where the money is...though it really isnt something your going to just walk into...best way is getting into the environment with a lower requirement job and then learn as you work..

g25racer · 07-05-2008, 08:00 PM

^^ Agreed Not many people would just hire someone

tomb08uk · 07-05-2008, 08:05 PM

Also you need to be confident at the level they require as if something like a core router or switch fails you need to know what your doing. As for example if a router failed, it could be 1000s of customers effected and alot of ISP for business especially have agreements where if their connectivity is down for a number of hours then the ISP will rebate them so can cost big time if its not up.

amagab · 07-05-2008, 08:22 PM

Thanks guys! I really appreciate your input. Networking has always interested me but when I talk once talked to a network admin it seemed very complex. Where would you recommend I start? Taking classes or getting a job at an ISP? Books? What part of networking should I start with?

tomb08uk · 07-05-2008, 09:19 PM

Its hard to say, its something you need to explore yourself. Best to start by gettig into an IT environment and the slowly build on your knowledge and understanding.

07-05-2008, 09:12 AM	#1 (permalink)
amagab Bronze Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 28	What area of IT should I go? I know this is really not a question for you guys to answer but I'd like some input. I've been in technical support now for a while and although I really like it I think it's time to move on to something focused on a specific area of knowledge. The reason I'm good at tech support is that I'm good with people but I do like to work by myself most of the time. I'm not very technical and hate most programming. What area of IT would you recommend I go into? Thanks!

07-05-2008, 11:45 AM	#2 (permalink)
patrickv Diamond Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Soul Chamber Posts: 5,562	I'd say Networking __________________ Laptop: Thinkpad X60: Core2Duo T7200 @ 2Ghz,1GB DDR2,110GB SATA -winXP ProSP2 Work Desktop: Core Duo E2180 @ 2Ghz,1.5GB DDR2,240GB HD - XP PRO SP2

07-05-2008, 07:55 PM	#5 (permalink)
g25racer Diamond Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hamilton, MI Posts: 3,852	^^ Agreed Networking. Simple: Thats where the future is. Higher demand=more money. __________________ CPU - AMD Athlon 64x2 5200+ @ 2.6ghz Ram - 2GB Stock clock HD - 320gb seagate & Samsung 750gb 32mb cache GPU - XFX 8600GT XXX Zalman @ 680 or 700mhz PSU - Ultra X-finity 600watt OS - Vista Home Premium(32) & Ubuntu (8.04) Ultimate Ed Audio - JVC 460watts Control - Logitech G25 Wheel & Logitech Rumblepad 2 Games - GTR2 and LFS -- Race Sim's for Life --

07-05-2008, 07:59 PM	#6 (permalink)
tomb08uk Platinum Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 836	Yes...I work for a ISP in a NOC and comms is where alot of it lies and where the money is...though it really isnt something your going to just walk into...best way is getting into the environment with a lower requirement job and then learn as you work.. __________________ ..

07-05-2008, 08:00 PM	#7 (permalink)
g25racer Diamond Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hamilton, MI Posts: 3,852	^^ Agreed Not many people would just hire someone __________________ CPU - AMD Athlon 64x2 5200+ @ 2.6ghz Ram - 2GB Stock clock HD - 320gb seagate & Samsung 750gb 32mb cache GPU - XFX 8600GT XXX Zalman @ 680 or 700mhz PSU - Ultra X-finity 600watt OS - Vista Home Premium(32) & Ubuntu (8.04) Ultimate Ed Audio - JVC 460watts Control - Logitech G25 Wheel & Logitech Rumblepad 2 Games - GTR2 and LFS -- Race Sim's for Life --

07-05-2008, 12:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
God Bronze Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 28	I would also say Networking, or atleast thats where I would work towards if I was in that kind of study.

07-05-2008, 06:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
amagab Bronze Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 28	Thanks for your responses. Why Networking?

07-05-2008, 08:05 PM	#8 (permalink)
tomb08uk Platinum Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 836	Also you need to be confident at the level they require as if something like a core router or switch fails you need to know what your doing. As for example if a router failed, it could be 1000s of customers effected and alot of ISP for business especially have agreements where if their connectivity is down for a number of hours then the ISP will rebate them so can cost big time if its not up. __________________ ..

07-05-2008, 08:22 PM	#9 (permalink)
amagab Bronze Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 28	Thanks guys! I really appreciate your input. Networking has always interested me but when I talk once talked to a network admin it seemed very complex. Where would you recommend I start? Taking classes or getting a job at an ISP? Books? What part of networking should I start with?

07-05-2008, 09:19 PM	#10 (permalink)
tomb08uk Platinum Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 836	Its hard to say, its something you need to explore yourself. Best to start by gettig into an IT environment and the slowly build on your knowledge and understanding. __________________ ..

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