Q. My major right now is computer science which as you now has insane math req's but I dont want to be a programmer or software engineer or computer scientist I want to manage networks. I'm good with computers but I'll admit I'm no genius. Do my counselors really have me set up on the right path? .
*as you know
thanks for the details :D that really helped. how can i contact you with more questions??
*as you know
thanks for the details :D that really helped. how can i contact you with more questions??
A. I am a network administrator and systems engineers. I don't like programming or software engineering as well - just not my cup of tea.
I started off as a 2nd level engineer but also took a job as a first level (helpdesk) role as well to build my experience. Now I'm a 3rd Level, Onsite Engineer working for an IT Services Company and enjoy every moment of it! What's more better than getting paid to work with computers, working with new technology, software, servers, latest computers/gears and I can spend hours on the internet "researching" and I don't get in trouble for it! :)
I've NEVER done any computer science degrees at High School or University.
My best suggestion to you are the following:
1. Do your Microsoft Certification exams. You can study for these yourself from home using books provided and pass the exams. You can also do a course as well if you want specifically based on the certifications. They are quite expensive though but give you good exposure to the technology and systems if you don't have the experience. This is INDUSTRY standard for a lot of employers and almost essential now a days in this market. This is a FULL ON exam/certification/course so if you haven't had previous experience with working on servers or similar technology then it will be difficult. There are Client Operating System exams from MS as well (such as Windows 7 exam).
2. Don't do computer science if all they are focusing is programming or software engineering. The Computer Science degree here in Auckland, New Zealand covers the same thing and it's really aimed at programmers. There are other courses specifically for networking and systems administration side of things but provided by other institutions instead so just look around and ring around to see what else is available.
3. Try to get yourself a work experience job working for an IT company or doing IT. Even though you won't get paid, you'll get the work experience. As you know, with IT and Computers, NO ONE will know everything and resolving problems and issues comes with experience. You can't really learn about that stuff through books - you have to have been there, done that. I've been in the industry for over 10 years now (started out playing Commodore 64 games when I was 11 yrs old!) and I'm still learning! Experience gives you that big foot in the door because even if you have the papers, you won't survive in the job if you don't know what you're doing! Getting the WORK EXPERIENCE and learning from your peers is really important. Plus by doing work experience, you can see what it's all about and whether it's suitable for you.
If you're good with computers and enjoy working with them - then that's a great start! You just need to make sure you get on the right path.
Hope that helps.
If you have other questions, do ask about it. I love my job and love what I do!
All the best for your future, it's an exciting one out there!
I started off as a 2nd level engineer but also took a job as a first level (helpdesk) role as well to build my experience. Now I'm a 3rd Level, Onsite Engineer working for an IT Services Company and enjoy every moment of it! What's more better than getting paid to work with computers, working with new technology, software, servers, latest computers/gears and I can spend hours on the internet "researching" and I don't get in trouble for it! :)
I've NEVER done any computer science degrees at High School or University.
My best suggestion to you are the following:
1. Do your Microsoft Certification exams. You can study for these yourself from home using books provided and pass the exams. You can also do a course as well if you want specifically based on the certifications. They are quite expensive though but give you good exposure to the technology and systems if you don't have the experience. This is INDUSTRY standard for a lot of employers and almost essential now a days in this market. This is a FULL ON exam/certification/course so if you haven't had previous experience with working on servers or similar technology then it will be difficult. There are Client Operating System exams from MS as well (such as Windows 7 exam).
2. Don't do computer science if all they are focusing is programming or software engineering. The Computer Science degree here in Auckland, New Zealand covers the same thing and it's really aimed at programmers. There are other courses specifically for networking and systems administration side of things but provided by other institutions instead so just look around and ring around to see what else is available.
3. Try to get yourself a work experience job working for an IT company or doing IT. Even though you won't get paid, you'll get the work experience. As you know, with IT and Computers, NO ONE will know everything and resolving problems and issues comes with experience. You can't really learn about that stuff through books - you have to have been there, done that. I've been in the industry for over 10 years now (started out playing Commodore 64 games when I was 11 yrs old!) and I'm still learning! Experience gives you that big foot in the door because even if you have the papers, you won't survive in the job if you don't know what you're doing! Getting the WORK EXPERIENCE and learning from your peers is really important. Plus by doing work experience, you can see what it's all about and whether it's suitable for you.
If you're good with computers and enjoy working with them - then that's a great start! You just need to make sure you get on the right path.
Hope that helps.
If you have other questions, do ask about it. I love my job and love what I do!
All the best for your future, it's an exciting one out there!
What kinds of problems might I run into when building a computer?
Q. I am planing on building a computer sometime soon. It's my first time building one from the ground up. I have some expierience with taking them apart and instaling components and stuff. I was wondering what types of problens and difficulties I might run into when building. I checked the compatability of all the components and they should all work together How hard is it realy and what are the most common problems that I might have?
A. You will not run into any problems. the secret?
ALL: WAYS READ THE USERS GUIDE FOR THE ITEMS!
To plan your computer, open a word document, go on line to a computer part store.
Start with a case, select one, copy item name and paste on document, copy the URL, WEB site where you are at, paste at top of document.
Copy the picture and paste, copy specs and paste last copy/type the price. safe doc as, 'My First Computer.
Do the same for every item you must buy to build your computer. Throw the items in the basket while you are at it, that gives you the cost for your dream!
Do this at other sites, that way you can compare prices. Send me your e-mail and i will send you a reference example.
Computer Help Page
http://www.nu2.nu/pebuilder/ http://oss.netfarm.it/winpe/
http://www.paraglidernc.com/ http://www.bootcd.us/
VISTA Upgrade or Requirements
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/windowsvista/buyorupgrade/upgradeadvisor.mspx
http://www.diskgenius.com/
http://www.pcbeginner.com/tools/pcdoctor.htm
http://www.pcguide.com/byop/index.htm
http://www.ntfs.com/boot-disk.htm
http://www.softpedia.com/get/System/Boot-Manager-Disk/
http://www.freedownloadscenter.com/Best/ntfs-boot-iso.html
http://www.disk-image.net/products.htm
http://www.bootdisk.com/bootdisk.htm
http://www.errornuker.com/info/01.php?hop=product1
http://www.nu2.nu/pebuilder
http://www.majorgeeks.com/downloads2.html
http://www.ntcompatible.com/Acronis_True_Image_9.0_Build_2337_s61449.html
http://www.theosfiles.com/
http://www.data-recovery-reviews.com/windows-startup-disasterrecovery.htm?gclid=CMSl0b7X2YcCFSJxYAodKy6Lpw
http://www.winternals.com/
http://www.pcworld.com/downloads/file/fid,25181-order,1-page,1-c,alldownloads/description.html
http://www.softpedia.com/get/System/Boot-Manager-Disk/Windows-XP-PowerPacker.shtml
http://www.extremetech.com/article2/0,1697,674406,00.asp
http://windows.about.com/od/tipsarchive/l/bltip632.htm
Visit our Helpdesk for PC Bug Doctor
http://www.maximumsoftwaresupport.com
PC Beginner software
http://www.pchell.com/support/limitedconnectivity.shtml
http://www.nu2.nu/pebuilder/
http://www.bootdisk.com/utility.htm
Chapter 1: Purchasing Components
Chapter 2: Component Overview
Chapter 3: Installing the CPU, Heatsink, and RAM On The Mainboard
Chapter 4: Installing The Mainboard In The Case
Chapter 5: Installing Drives
Chapter 6: Connecting Components
Chapter 7: Installing AGP and PCI Cards
Chapter 8: Testing the System and Completing Assembly
Chapter 9: Installing Windows XP
Chapter 10: Configuring Windows XP
Chapter 11: Installing A Dual Boot Operating System (Linux And Windows XP)
Chapter 12: Home Video -- âSo, You Want to Be the Next Steven Spielberg?â
Chapter 13: Whatâs Next?
http://www.hardwareanalysis.com
http://www.majorgeeks.com/download4007.html
http://www.nu2.nu/bootdisk/
http://www.free-pc-checkup.com/
http://www.pctools.com/registry-mechanic/?ref=Googlebspeed
http://pcperformancetools.com/recovermyfiles.htm
http://free.grisoft.com/freeweb.php/doc/...
http://www.download.com/3000-2144-100459...
http://www.worldstart.com/tips/tips.php/...
http://www.aarp.org/learntech/computers/...
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using...
http://www.zonelabs.com/store/content/co...
BUILD YOU OWN COMPUTER:
www.directron.com
www.newegg.com
A Good PC Cleaner
http://www.pc-error-cleaner.com/?gclid=COzW8YTD0ogCFRL1YgodAD0pbg
NTFS Boot Disk:
http://www.ntfs.com/boot_disk_includes.htm
To place Active@ KillDisk Pro onto a floppy disk type the following at the command prompt:
COPY G:\KILLDISK.EXE A:
COPY G:\DOS4GW.EXE A:
The above assumes that the G:\ drive is the bootable CD-ROM drive and the A:\ drive is the floppy disk drive.
DOS4GW.EXE is a required file for Active@ KillDisk, Active@ UNERASER and Active@ Disk Image.
http://www.download.com/BartPE-Bootable-Live-Windows-CD-DVD/3000-2094_4-10611130.html
ALL: WAYS READ THE USERS GUIDE FOR THE ITEMS!
To plan your computer, open a word document, go on line to a computer part store.
Start with a case, select one, copy item name and paste on document, copy the URL, WEB site where you are at, paste at top of document.
Copy the picture and paste, copy specs and paste last copy/type the price. safe doc as, 'My First Computer.
Do the same for every item you must buy to build your computer. Throw the items in the basket while you are at it, that gives you the cost for your dream!
Do this at other sites, that way you can compare prices. Send me your e-mail and i will send you a reference example.
Computer Help Page
http://www.nu2.nu/pebuilder/ http://oss.netfarm.it/winpe/
http://www.paraglidernc.com/ http://www.bootcd.us/
VISTA Upgrade or Requirements
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/windowsvista/buyorupgrade/upgradeadvisor.mspx
http://www.diskgenius.com/
http://www.pcbeginner.com/tools/pcdoctor.htm
http://www.pcguide.com/byop/index.htm
http://www.ntfs.com/boot-disk.htm
http://www.softpedia.com/get/System/Boot-Manager-Disk/
http://www.freedownloadscenter.com/Best/ntfs-boot-iso.html
http://www.disk-image.net/products.htm
http://www.bootdisk.com/bootdisk.htm
http://www.errornuker.com/info/01.php?hop=product1
http://www.nu2.nu/pebuilder
http://www.majorgeeks.com/downloads2.html
http://www.ntcompatible.com/Acronis_True_Image_9.0_Build_2337_s61449.html
http://www.theosfiles.com/
http://www.data-recovery-reviews.com/windows-startup-disasterrecovery.htm?gclid=CMSl0b7X2YcCFSJxYAodKy6Lpw
http://www.winternals.com/
http://www.pcworld.com/downloads/file/fid,25181-order,1-page,1-c,alldownloads/description.html
http://www.softpedia.com/get/System/Boot-Manager-Disk/Windows-XP-PowerPacker.shtml
http://www.extremetech.com/article2/0,1697,674406,00.asp
http://windows.about.com/od/tipsarchive/l/bltip632.htm
Visit our Helpdesk for PC Bug Doctor
http://www.maximumsoftwaresupport.com
PC Beginner software
http://www.pchell.com/support/limitedconnectivity.shtml
http://www.nu2.nu/pebuilder/
http://www.bootdisk.com/utility.htm
Chapter 1: Purchasing Components
Chapter 2: Component Overview
Chapter 3: Installing the CPU, Heatsink, and RAM On The Mainboard
Chapter 4: Installing The Mainboard In The Case
Chapter 5: Installing Drives
Chapter 6: Connecting Components
Chapter 7: Installing AGP and PCI Cards
Chapter 8: Testing the System and Completing Assembly
Chapter 9: Installing Windows XP
Chapter 10: Configuring Windows XP
Chapter 11: Installing A Dual Boot Operating System (Linux And Windows XP)
Chapter 12: Home Video -- âSo, You Want to Be the Next Steven Spielberg?â
Chapter 13: Whatâs Next?
http://www.hardwareanalysis.com
http://www.majorgeeks.com/download4007.html
http://www.nu2.nu/bootdisk/
http://www.free-pc-checkup.com/
http://www.pctools.com/registry-mechanic/?ref=Googlebspeed
http://pcperformancetools.com/recovermyfiles.htm
http://free.grisoft.com/freeweb.php/doc/...
http://www.download.com/3000-2144-100459...
http://www.worldstart.com/tips/tips.php/...
http://www.aarp.org/learntech/computers/...
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using...
http://www.zonelabs.com/store/content/co...
BUILD YOU OWN COMPUTER:
www.directron.com
www.newegg.com
A Good PC Cleaner
http://www.pc-error-cleaner.com/?gclid=COzW8YTD0ogCFRL1YgodAD0pbg
NTFS Boot Disk:
http://www.ntfs.com/boot_disk_includes.htm
To place Active@ KillDisk Pro onto a floppy disk type the following at the command prompt:
COPY G:\KILLDISK.EXE A:
COPY G:\DOS4GW.EXE A:
The above assumes that the G:\ drive is the bootable CD-ROM drive and the A:\ drive is the floppy disk drive.
DOS4GW.EXE is a required file for Active@ KillDisk, Active@ UNERASER and Active@ Disk Image.
http://www.download.com/BartPE-Bootable-Live-Windows-CD-DVD/3000-2094_4-10611130.html
How can i upgrade my computer to windows 2000?
Q. i have windows 98 and i want to upgrade to windows 2000 for free. is their something i can download to do that? and is it easy?
A. Today, Microsoft will not allow you to install an operating system without it being registered!
Too, why would you want WIN2000, Microsoft support for that OS is dying?
Here are major issues that you should consider doing any thing to your present computer!
DO not take out WIN 98! Your system is running, do not change that!
To change you MUST have 1GB of RAM!
READ your MOTHERBOARD USERS GUIDE!
RAM is cheap, Make sure you have 1GB of RAM and buy a second hard drive for any NEW Operating System that you want to install.
Computer Help Page
http://www.nu2.nu/pebuilder/ http://oss.netfarm.it/winpe/
http://www.paraglidernc.com/ http://www.bootcd.us/
VISTA Upgrade or Requirements
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/windowsvista/buyorupgrade/upgradeadvisor.mspx
http://www.diskgenius.com/
http://www.pcbeginner.com/tools/pcdoctor.htm
http://www.pcguide.com/byop/index.htm
http://www.ntfs.com/boot-disk.htm
http://www.softpedia.com/get/System/Boot-Manager-Disk/
http://www.freedownloadscenter.com/Best/ntfs-boot-iso.html
http://www.disk-image.net/products.htm
http://www.bootdisk.com/bootdisk.htm
http://www.errornuker.com/info/01.php?hop=product1
http://www.nu2.nu/pebuilder
http://www.majorgeeks.com/downloads2.html
http://www.ntcompatible.com/Acronis_True_Image_9.0_Build_2337_s61449.html
http://www.theosfiles.com/
http://www.data-recovery-reviews.com/windows-startup-disasterrecovery.htm?gclid=CMSl0b7X2YcCFSJxYAodKy6Lpw
http://www.winternals.com/
http://www.pcworld.com/downloads/file/fid,25181-order,1-page,1-c,alldownloads/description.html
http://www.softpedia.com/get/System/Boot-Manager-Disk/Windows-XP-PowerPacker.shtml
http://www.extremetech.com/article2/0,1697,674406,00.asp
http://windows.about.com/od/tipsarchive/l/bltip632.htm
Visit our Helpdesk for PC Bug Doctor
http://www.maximumsoftwaresupport.com
PC Beginner software
http://www.pchell.com/support/limitedconnectivity.shtml
http://www.nu2.nu/pebuilder/
http://www.bootdisk.com/utility.htm
Chapter 1: Purchasing Components
Chapter 2: Component Overview
Chapter 3: Installing the CPU, Heatsink, and RAM On The Mainboard
Chapter 4: Installing The Mainboard In The Case
Chapter 5: Installing Drives
Chapter 6: Connecting Components
Chapter 7: Installing AGP and PCI Cards
Chapter 8: Testing the System and Completing Assembly
Chapter 9: Installing Windows XP
Chapter 10: Configuring Windows XP
Chapter 11: Installing A Dual Boot Operating System (Linux And Windows XP)
Chapter 12: Home Video -- âSo, You Want to Be the Next Steven Spielberg?â
Chapter 13: Whatâs Next?
http://www.hardwareanalysis.com
http://www.majorgeeks.com/download4007.html
http://www.nu2.nu/bootdisk/
http://www.free-pc-checkup.com/
http://www.pctools.com/registry-mechanic/?ref=Googlebspeed
http://pcperformancetools.com/recovermyfiles.htm
http://free.grisoft.com/freeweb.php/doc/...
http://www.download.com/3000-2144-100459...
http://www.worldstart.com/tips/tips.php/...
http://www.aarp.org/learntech/computers/...
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using...
http://www.zonelabs.com/store/content/co...
BUILD YOU OWN COMPUTER:
www.directron.com
www.newegg.com
A Good PC Cleaner
http://www.pc-error-cleaner.com/?gclid=COzW8YTD0ogCFRL1YgodAD0pbg
NTFS Boot Disk:
http://www.ntfs.com/boot_disk_includes.htm
To place Active@ KillDisk Pro onto a floppy disk type the following at the command prompt:
COPY G:\KILLDISK.EXE A:
COPY G:\DOS4GW.EXE A:
The above assumes that the G:\ drive is the bootable CD-ROM drive and the A:\ drive is the floppy disk drive.
DOS4GW.EXE is a required file for Active@ KillDisk, Active@ UNERASER and Active@ Disk Image.
http://www.download.com/BartPE-Bootable-Live-Windows-CD-DVD/3000-2094_4-10611130.html
Too, why would you want WIN2000, Microsoft support for that OS is dying?
Here are major issues that you should consider doing any thing to your present computer!
DO not take out WIN 98! Your system is running, do not change that!
To change you MUST have 1GB of RAM!
READ your MOTHERBOARD USERS GUIDE!
RAM is cheap, Make sure you have 1GB of RAM and buy a second hard drive for any NEW Operating System that you want to install.
Computer Help Page
http://www.nu2.nu/pebuilder/ http://oss.netfarm.it/winpe/
http://www.paraglidernc.com/ http://www.bootcd.us/
VISTA Upgrade or Requirements
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/windowsvista/buyorupgrade/upgradeadvisor.mspx
http://www.diskgenius.com/
http://www.pcbeginner.com/tools/pcdoctor.htm
http://www.pcguide.com/byop/index.htm
http://www.ntfs.com/boot-disk.htm
http://www.softpedia.com/get/System/Boot-Manager-Disk/
http://www.freedownloadscenter.com/Best/ntfs-boot-iso.html
http://www.disk-image.net/products.htm
http://www.bootdisk.com/bootdisk.htm
http://www.errornuker.com/info/01.php?hop=product1
http://www.nu2.nu/pebuilder
http://www.majorgeeks.com/downloads2.html
http://www.ntcompatible.com/Acronis_True_Image_9.0_Build_2337_s61449.html
http://www.theosfiles.com/
http://www.data-recovery-reviews.com/windows-startup-disasterrecovery.htm?gclid=CMSl0b7X2YcCFSJxYAodKy6Lpw
http://www.winternals.com/
http://www.pcworld.com/downloads/file/fid,25181-order,1-page,1-c,alldownloads/description.html
http://www.softpedia.com/get/System/Boot-Manager-Disk/Windows-XP-PowerPacker.shtml
http://www.extremetech.com/article2/0,1697,674406,00.asp
http://windows.about.com/od/tipsarchive/l/bltip632.htm
Visit our Helpdesk for PC Bug Doctor
http://www.maximumsoftwaresupport.com
PC Beginner software
http://www.pchell.com/support/limitedconnectivity.shtml
http://www.nu2.nu/pebuilder/
http://www.bootdisk.com/utility.htm
Chapter 1: Purchasing Components
Chapter 2: Component Overview
Chapter 3: Installing the CPU, Heatsink, and RAM On The Mainboard
Chapter 4: Installing The Mainboard In The Case
Chapter 5: Installing Drives
Chapter 6: Connecting Components
Chapter 7: Installing AGP and PCI Cards
Chapter 8: Testing the System and Completing Assembly
Chapter 9: Installing Windows XP
Chapter 10: Configuring Windows XP
Chapter 11: Installing A Dual Boot Operating System (Linux And Windows XP)
Chapter 12: Home Video -- âSo, You Want to Be the Next Steven Spielberg?â
Chapter 13: Whatâs Next?
http://www.hardwareanalysis.com
http://www.majorgeeks.com/download4007.html
http://www.nu2.nu/bootdisk/
http://www.free-pc-checkup.com/
http://www.pctools.com/registry-mechanic/?ref=Googlebspeed
http://pcperformancetools.com/recovermyfiles.htm
http://free.grisoft.com/freeweb.php/doc/...
http://www.download.com/3000-2144-100459...
http://www.worldstart.com/tips/tips.php/...
http://www.aarp.org/learntech/computers/...
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using...
http://www.zonelabs.com/store/content/co...
BUILD YOU OWN COMPUTER:
www.directron.com
www.newegg.com
A Good PC Cleaner
http://www.pc-error-cleaner.com/?gclid=COzW8YTD0ogCFRL1YgodAD0pbg
NTFS Boot Disk:
http://www.ntfs.com/boot_disk_includes.htm
To place Active@ KillDisk Pro onto a floppy disk type the following at the command prompt:
COPY G:\KILLDISK.EXE A:
COPY G:\DOS4GW.EXE A:
The above assumes that the G:\ drive is the bootable CD-ROM drive and the A:\ drive is the floppy disk drive.
DOS4GW.EXE is a required file for Active@ KillDisk, Active@ UNERASER and Active@ Disk Image.
http://www.download.com/BartPE-Bootable-Live-Windows-CD-DVD/3000-2094_4-10611130.html
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