IT career path
Network Administrator
5 certifications that build the skills a network administrator needs, in the order most people take them.
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Certified IT Support PlusHands-on support skills: hardware, operating systems, mobile devices, troubleshooting and help desk procedures.
Certified Network PlusNetworking fundamentals: addressing, routing, switching, wireless, network services and troubleshooting.
Certified Server PlusServer hardware, storage, virtualisation, administration and disaster recovery for on-premises systems.
Certified Security PlusBaseline security skills: threats, security controls, identity and access, secure architecture and incident basics.
Certified Linux PlusLinux administration: the command line, users and permissions, services, scripting and troubleshooting.
Network administrators run day-to-day network operations: switches, routers, wireless, user access and monitoring.
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