1. Information Technology Careers Gilbert Munjoro Twenty Third Century Systems (TTCS) e-TECH AFRICA 2012

2. Agenda  Hardware  Networks  Hardware & networks  Hardware components  IT Career prospects

3. Definition of Hardware The physical components that make up a computer system. Here is some common hardware that you will find inside a computer:  Motherboards  Central processing units (CPU)  Random Access Memory (RAM)  Power supply  Hard & Optical drivers (i.e. BD/DVD/CD drive)  Sound, video & network interface cards (NIC)  Modems  FireWire/USB expansion cards

4. Hardware components

5. Hardware topology

6. Other hardware There are many different kinds of hardware that can be installed inside, and connected to the outside, of a computer. Here are some common hardware that you'll find:  Servers  Desktops  Laptops, netbooks & notebooks  iPads/tablets  UPS  Printers/scanners/copiers/fax machines

7. Networking Networking involves linking a group of two or more computer systems for the purpose of sharing information & data.  Routers  Switches & hubs  Gateways  Access points  Network interface cards  Network cables  Network bridges  Modems  ISDN adapters  Firewalls

8. Networking  Types of Networks  Types of Network computing  Requirement for a network  Understanding Servers, role of servers  Cabling technique & small problems related to Network  Accessing files from a network systems, sharing files, folders & printers, Protecting Files and Folders  Installing Windows Server  File Systems  Managing partition & fault tolerance  Managing/Creating users/ groups  Managing Account Policy/User rights  Managing Windows Server directory services  Sharing and securing file system

9. Wired & wireless

10. Hardware & Networking components

11. Data communication & Networking  Communication and networking  Digital Vs Analog communication  Transmission Media  Satellite networks  Data modems  Topologies  Network Protocols - OSI Model, Internet Working, Router, Bridge & Gateways, TCP/IP Model  ISDN  LAN, WAN and Wireless networking  Small Office/Home Network with Network switch  Mail & Exchange servers  Switches and routers  Cables with RJ45 connectors

12. Career prospects in Hardware & Networks  Computer Hardware and Networking is projected to be one of the fastest growing occupations. A Hardware and Networking professional can find employment in public and private sector  Hardware developing companies are the favoured place for most of the Hardware engineers. They can seek to be employed in corporate houses, industries, public sector undertakings. All public and private sector banks, financial institutions, school and colleges also require the service of Hardware and Networking experts  Besides they can be self-employed by starting their own Hardware assembling firm. They can also run consultancy to develop hardware according to the requirements of the clients  Teaching in technical educational institutions is also a very good option  Hardware and Networking are highly rewarding considering the present status of information technology. In the public sector, starting salaries of Hardware and Networking experts vary but are generally lower at the moment  Private sector salaries can be competitive, depending on qualification and experience. Besides salary, there are several perks available to employees, eg laptop allowances  Those who are running private consultancy have also good returns.

13. General career prospects  Network & Systems administrators  Web Designers  Systems Analysts  IT Managers  Analyst Programmers  Database Administrators  Computer Systems Auditors  Hardware Technicians  Network Engineers

14. Studying for IT jobs  National universities  Private universities  Colleges and polytechnics  Regional and International universities & colleges  Open universities  E-learning  Other centres for research, development and training on computer hardware technologies. In addition to that, there are a number of private training institutes that offer training and job assistance to the hardware and networking aspirants.

15. Programmes of study  National Diploma & Higher National Diploma in Information Technology  BTech Information Technology  Bachelor of Business Studies and Computing Science  BSc Computer Science  BSc Information Systems  Bachelor of Science Honours Degree Programme in Computer Science  BSc Computer Information Systems  Bachelor of Business Management & Information Technology  Masters Degree in Information Systems Management

16. Other IT qualifications & certifications Microsoft Certifications  Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) certification (specific technologies and in-depth knowledge and expertise).  Certified IT Professional (MCITP) certification (comprehensive skills in planning, deploying, supporting, maintaining, and optimizing IT infrastructures).  Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST) certification (demonstrate technical and customer service skills in troubleshooting hardware and software operation issues).  Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) certification (demonstrate ability to administer network and systems environments with Windows Server 2003–based business solutions).  Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA) certification (demonstrate their ability to design, implement, and administer Microsoft SQL Server databases)

17. Other IT qualifications & certifications Networking Certifications  CISCO  Certification Paths: Entry level, Associate and Professional Expert  Routing & Switching  Design  Network Security  Wireless  Voice  Service Provider Operations/ISPs  RED HAT (Linux)  NIIT

18. Systems - ERP systems e.g. SAP, Oracle, Navision, PeopleSoft, Pastel, etc - Open source system - Internally developed systems

19. Databases - Microsoft Access - Oracle - SQL - Informix - Sybase

20. Operating systems - Windows - Linux - Unix - Novell - Unisys - Google - Apple DOS or Lisa - Mac OS

21. Introducing SAP

22. Skills & competencies overview in SAP Product &Computing Skills Application Skills Industry Experience Technical skills Retail & Consumer Products Financial Services Industry Public Sector Competencies Core Competencies Complementary/Functional Competencies Function-specific Knowledge Managerial Competencies Tools & Methodologies – External Tools & Methodologies – Internal Solution Knowledge  Strategic Enterprise Management Business Intelligence & Data Warehousing Managerial Accounting Financial Accounting Enterprise Management Customer Relationship Management CRM MarketingCRM SalesCRM Service Supply Chain Management Supply Chain PlanningSupply Chain InboundSupply Chain ExecutionSupply Chain Outbound Human Resource Human Capital Management Human Resource Management Knowledge Management Product Life cycle Management (PLM)Knowledge Management Technology Consulting System Development InfrastructureSystem Architecture System Administration Business Support Indirect Procurement Financial Management (CFM) Product & Computing Skills Product & Computing Skills Function-specific Knowledge Industry Experience Competencies

23. SAP Consulting jobs  Solution Consultant  Development Consultant  Consulting Manager  Project Manager  Solution Architect  Business consultant  Global Support Manager  Resource Manager  Technology consultant Levels of Expertise  Associate Consultant  Consultant  Senior Consultant  Principal Consultant

24. Facts & figures on SAP  The World’s largest enterprise application software company  Over 95,000 companies in over 120 countries run SAP software  53,500 SAP employees worldwide  Fortune 500 run on SAP  Used in 37 languages  1,200 Implementation Partners  The richest man in Africa’s business empire uses SAP……

25. Career prospects at TTCS Global

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