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So Long Help Desk Hello, Network Tech/Admin

remyforbes777remyforbes777 Member Posts: 499
in IT Jobs / Degrees
I have been offered, and I accepted a job for a Network Tech/Admin paying 48K a year. I am very excited about the position. Here is a description of the job.
Role will support the operation of the in-house computer network. This includes installing, configuring, maintaining, and optimizing all network hardware, software, and communication links while ensuring minimal network downtime. Qualified candidate must be motivated self starter with an outgoing personality and strong communication skills. Candidate will also provide part-time support for Windows XP based computers.

SKILLS: Must have extensive knowledge of Windows Server OS, Exchange 2003, SAN Architecture, IP networking, Backup Exec and VPN tunneling. 2 – 4 years experience required.

This is what I have been waiting for. A real oppurtunity to get my hands dirty. I thank the years at help desk for enabling me to exhibit hard work and dedication to IT. Although a lot of people crap on the help desk, it really helped me get my feet wet. This is a great start for me at a great company.

Thanks also to tech exams. The knowledge here is great.
Remington Forbes
www.blacksintechnology.net
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    sprkymrksprkymrk Member Posts: 4,884 ■■■□□□□□□□
    Congrats remyforbes777! icon_thumright.gif
    Of course, you must celebrate by bringing in the obligatory "virtual donuts" to all us TE members tomorrow morning. :)
    All things are possible, only believe.
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    shednikshednik Member Posts: 2,005
    Congrats remy! go have some fun
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    mikej412mikej412 Member Posts: 10,086 ■■■■■■■■■■
    Congratulations! icon_thumright.gif

    I vote for virtual bagles.... and a virtual pizza lunch tomorrow. pizza.gif
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    remyforbes777remyforbes777 Member Posts: 499
    Thanks guys. I appreciate your responses.
    Remington Forbes
    www.blacksintechnology.net
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    royalroyal Member Posts: 3,352 ■■■■□□□□□□
    Sounds like an awesome job. Congratulations!
    “For success, attitude is equally as important as ability.” - Harry F. Banks
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    snadamsnadam Member Posts: 2,234 ■■■■□□□□□□
    congrats on your promotion!
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    NPA24NPA24 Member Posts: 588 ■■□□□□□□□□
    That's great news! Congrats!
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    sir_creamy_sir_creamy_ Inactive Imported Users Posts: 298
    yay for no more help desk nonsense!
    Bachelor of Computer Science

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    Megadeth4168Megadeth4168 Member Posts: 2,157
    Congrats!
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    elover_jmelover_jm Member Posts: 349
    congrats well done
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    buulambuulam Member Posts: 55 ■■□□□□□□□□
    congrats! i love to hear about help desk folks working hard and getting promoted
    Currently working on:
    CCNP (BCMSN, ONT, ISCW completed)
    HP ASE ProCurve Networking (BPRAN, Security completed)
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    Gabe7055Gabe7055 Member Posts: 158
    Congrats and I wish you all the luck in the world.
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    garv221garv221 Member Posts: 1,914
    Congrats
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    Aquabat [banned]Aquabat [banned] Inactive Imported Users Posts: 299
    Yes! icon_thumright.gif All of that hard-word paid off!
    i herd u leik mudkips lol
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    doom969doom969 Member Posts: 304
    Wow, congrats, its nice to see your years oh helpdesk paid off !
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    bas13bas13 Member Posts: 16 ■□□□□□□□□□
    nice man. I hope to find success like this once I finish out my MCSE & CCNA
    How many times do you have to fail in order for you to do something extraordinary?
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    binarysoulbinarysoul Member Posts: 993
    I also moved from helpdesk to Network Admin about a month ago! It's a great change!

    Yes, finally banging our heads at the helpdesk paid off :)

    Congratulations! Did I spell this right? :)
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    nel636nel636 Member Posts: 20 ■□□□□□□□□□
    congrats man - i envy you so much (in a good way HONESTLY!) haha

    i hope to do the same one day.

    do you have any advice on what you did and how you made it there? any specific certs, additional learning etc?

    thanks man and good luck with the job - you'll love it.
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    remyforbes777remyforbes777 Member Posts: 499
    I know this is very very late, but I thought I would answer it now that i have seen some of these postings for the first time.
    I obtained my A+, Network + and Linux+ certs. I have a lab set up at my house. Win2K3 server, Linux server as my file and web server, and xp machine. I just added another Linux and a Dell running my ESX server. I am using my Linux box as an NFS server to host my vmware machines. I have three currently running. Another win2k3 server, an XP machine and CentOS. I am also studying for my CCNA. I have a 2950 switch, (2) 2500 series router and a 3600 series route. I am constantly reading and trying to study. Just experiment and be passionate about what you do. Stay humble and leech as much information as possible.
    Remington Forbes
    www.blacksintechnology.net
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