On Sep 4, 7:30 pm, Ron Johnson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- > Hash: SHA1 > > On 09/04/07 17:28, icelinux wrote: > > >>> i like the idea of using free software to monitor and protect > >>> a network, and I hope to make a career out of it...does > >>> anyone have any tips as to what i should concentrate on? > > > I would suggest a degree in something computer network related > > and some certifications. If you look through the ads you will > > find most places of business want credentials, experience, or > > both. They do NOT want - I read 10 books and taught myself > > networking. > > Excellent practical point. > > Having a home network will reinforce what you've learned in those > classes, though. > > - -- > Ron Johnson, Jr. > Jefferson LA USA > > Give a man a fish, and he eats for a day. > Hit him with a fish, and he goes away for good! > > -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- > Version: GnuPG v1.4.6 (GNU/Linux) > > iD8DBQFG3fY0S9HxQb37XmcRAqo7AKCfnjFv5uV02mGtcSHE61tj0iX7aQCgmuQC > O6tBVTuVSvhQLJAyKNOPG2E= > =dLMD > -----END PGP SIGNATURE----- > > -- > To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
As far as networking gear goes, I have a couple of old routers to choose from...I plan to attach one of the routers to the ethernet cable coming into my room and going from there....wish me luck -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]