how do I become a network engineer as a begginer?

[Naer]

I barely understand the lingo and terms

Is this a saturated field and there's already enough network engineers in the world?

 

[pcgeek11]

First step.

Learn how to spell.

Beginner

 

[seepy83]

Study the OSI Model, and study the protocols that function at each layer in depth. That's really the foundation that you need to build on.

 

[kevnich2]

Also get as much support & troubleshooting experience as you can. That to me is the actual foundation. If you can't troubleshoot issues, knowing the protocols and such doesn't really do you any good. Most networking/systems type jobs deal mostly with troubleshooting issues, being issued a project with certain parameters and designing a network or systems around those, etc.

This is the biggest thing I see with all the kids coming out of school now, they have some book knowledge and know the buzz words but have no applicable troubleshooting ability or real world applicable knowledge in order to put the knowledge they have into the real world. They get faced with an issue and sit there scratching their heads like monkeys and have no idea what to do.

 

[seepy83]

Also get as much support & troubleshooting experience as you can. That to me is the actual foundation. If you can't troubleshoot issues, knowing the protocols and such doesn't really do you any good. Most networking/systems type jobs deal mostly with troubleshooting issues, being issued a project with certain parameters and designing a network or systems around those, etc.

This is the biggest thing I see with all the kids coming out of school now, they have some book knowledge and know the buzz words but have no applicable troubleshooting ability or real world applicable knowledge in order to put the knowledge they have into the real world. They get faced with an issue and sit there scratching their heads like monkeys and have no idea what to do.

No doubt. Good systems/network people (admins, engineers, technicians....whatever you want to call them at any pay grade) are definitely made from a mix of solid troubleshooting skills in addition to having the background in OSI/Protocols and whatever other technologies are involved. It all goes hand-in-hand with being a well-rounded professional. Mechanics and HVAC technicians are usually great troubleshooters, too (in their own regard)...but they wouldn't have a clue if you can't access the internet because your DNS server is down, or your machine is on the wrong subnet, or your ARP cache has been poisoned with a bad entry for your gateway.

 

[alkemyst]

Get the relevant books and lab manuals. Read through the books once or twice and start doing labs.


rinse and repeat.

 

[JackMDS]

If One is smart Motivated and Knowledgeable there is No Saturated Field.

Here are few examples of how to obtain knowledge.

https://www.google.com/search?q=education+in+computer+netwroks&ie=UTF-8

 

[simonlok]

http://www.amazon.com/CCNA-Routing-S...&keywords=CCNA

 

[Apathetic]

See if your local community college has any beginning networking classes. They are usually quite cheap.

Dave

 

[alkemyst]

See if your local community college has any beginning networking classes. They are usually quite cheap.

Dave

Very true, I have never needed them; but I have told others about those and they have been successful. My local CC is a client actually and one of my alma maters.

 

[alkemyst]

If One is smart Motivated and Knowledgeable there is No Saturated Field.

Here are few examples of how to obtain knowledge.

https://www.google.com/search?q=education+in+computer+netwroks&ie=UTF-8

That was a bit broad.

 

[RadiclDreamer]

I would highly suggest starting with something like the Network+ books, they will give you a good understanding of the terms and technologies without any of the actual config. Once you have a decent understanding of that youj should be able to grab a copy of GNS3 or cisco packet tracer and start trying to apply these concepts into real world examples.

Also note that its nearly impossible to START as a network engineer, most people are abused interns or helpdesk guys for a bit before they are given the opportunity to work with real gear unless you want to begin with mom and pop type places.

I've been doing this for just over 15 years so feel free to PM me any questions you may not feel comfortable asking publicly.

 

[kevnich2]

Yep gotta walk before you can crawl and in IT - until you're over 10 years, you're still in training. Start off doing helpdesk or something similar until you've learned the ropes of what to do/what not to do before other higher up's start giving you more responsibilities.

IT is one of those fields where are successes usually go unnoticed (It's your job!) and our failures are known by lots and sends people in panic mode. One wrong code or keystroke can result in disaster.