by Vandana Dabole

Created on: July 11, 2008

There is a high growth in computer support specialist jobs as well as in network and computer system administrator jobs.

A computer technician is well-known not by his/her achieved technical certification but the way they utilize their skill in making a system running smoothly and accurately. The other word for a computer technician is System Administrator' working in a team of System Administration. A computer technician repairs and maintains computers as well as servers. A computer technician need to have a deep knowledge of building or configuring new hardware, installing and updating software packages, and creating and maintaining computer networks. Each and every organization utilizing the systems for their work done require to have computer technicians to overcome any system related problems.

A computer technician needs to have deep knowledge of computer related to spyware, viruses, peripherals and replacing hardware or a complete operating system. A technician also needs to have depth knowledge of peripherals such as input devices like keyboards, mice, and scanners, output devices like displays, printers, and speakers, and data storage devices.

Qualifications to become a Computer Technician:

For some of the computer support specialists' position such as network and computer systems administrator, just a college degree is required, but certification and relevant experience for others.

Training requirements to become a computer technician vary, but many employers prefer to hire applicants with some formal college education and highly experienced. The constant interaction with other computer personnel, customers, and employees requires computer support specialists and systems administrators to communicate effectively on paper, via e-mail, over the phone, or in person.

Eventually, some computer technicians become software engineers, designing products rather than assisting users. Freshers are engaged in routine maintenance and monitoring of computer systems.

The jobs of computer specialists include computer programmers, computer software engineers, computer systems analysts, and computer scientists and database administrators.

The wide usage of electronic commerce and mobile technologies also lead to the need for systems administrators. Due to the hug demand for computer support specialists and systems administrators, who have strong computer skills but do not have a college Degree should continue to qualify for some entry-level positions.

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