Computer hardware and networking is a demanding career field that deals with how computer parts are interconnected and how computers share data over networks. It involves knowledge of components like processors, memory, storage devices, and networking equipment. Courses from diploma to master's level are available in fields like hardware maintenance, networking technology, and hardware and networking. Career opportunities exist in software and hardware companies, call centers, network design firms, and more. Salaries range from 3-3.5 lacs for freshers to higher salaries for experienced professionals.

1. Career In Computer Hardware &
Networking
By: - Navjot Kaur
(Trainer of FTCP & FTNS)
navkaur3121@gmail.com

2. Have you ever done experiment
with your computers?..Want to
know about how different parts of
computer are interconnected?

3. How two or more computers are
interlinked for the purpose of
sharing data?

4. Answer of these questions are
hidden behind the concept of
Computer Hardware &
Networking.

5. Computer Hardware & Networking
is the demanding career field
among the young ones. Hardware
and Networking domain is the
highest paying and fastest growing
domain in IT sector.

6. Computer Hardware is the
combination of physical
components or parts that makes
the computer system. Physical
components include monitor,
keyboard, mouse, hard disk drive,
graphic card, RAM, motherboard,
etc.

8. Hardware professionals deal with
various hardware components such
as chips, computer systems,
motherboard, processor, RAM, circuit
boards, modems, external hard disks,
printers and keyboards. So, in order
to be successful in this field, they
must have knowledge of all these
components of hardware.

9. Networking is the field
of computer science that allows
computers to exchange data or
information. Data can be
exchanged either using cable
media or wireless media.

11. Courses & Programmes

12. Diploma Courses:
> Diploma in Computer Hardware Maintenance
> Advanced Diploma in Computer Hardware
Maintenance and Networking
> Diploma in computer Hardware and Networking
> Diploma in Computer Networking Technology
(DCNT)

13. Bachelor’s Courses:
BCA in Hardware & Networking
B.Sc in Hardware & Networking

14. Master’s Courses:
> M. Tech in Network Engineering
Postgraduate Diploma in Hardware &
Networking
> M. Sc in Hardware and Networking

15. One can easily make their career in
hardware and networking field after
completing B.E./B.Tech or MCA courses in
computer science engineering.

16. What is the career scope in
computer hardware and
networking field?

17. Large use of computers, laptops,
mobiles, desktops and internet in
private and government
organizations increases the
requirement of hardware and
networking professionals.

18. Huge career opportunities and jobs
are there in the field of computer
hardware and networking. There are
extensive use of computers in colleges,
schools, organizations, hospitals,
banks, etc. Companies in hardware
manufacturing, system design,
software development requires
professionals who are well-versed in
this field.

19. Where hardware professionals are
required?

20. Today, Information Technology (IT)
sector gaining popularity and due
to this advancement in IT sector,
lucrative job opportunities are
available in public and private
organizations.

21. Software companies, hardware
manufacturing companies, call
centers, system design companies,
telecom companies, hardware
repair shops requires networking
and hardware professionals.

22. One can also opens his/her own
hardware repair shops after
gaining knowledge and experience.

23. Job Titles of computer hardware engineers:
Job profiles for the hardware and
networking professionals is given below:
> Systems Engineer
> Design Engineer
> Systems Integration Engineer
> Project Engineer
> Field Service Engineer

24. Duties of Computer Hardware Engineers
1.Design computer hardware and supervise
2. The production of computer hardware
equipment.
3. Perform testing and verifying hardware
equipments.
4. Update existing computer equipment to
make it compatible with the latest
softwares.
5. Provides support to technicians and other
technical support personnel.
6. Ensure that computer works faster and
efficiently.

25. Job Titles in Networking is as follows:
> System administrator
> Network Engineer
> Technical Support
> IT administrator
> Network administrator
> Security Database development and
administration

26. Duties of Network Engineer
1. Monitoring the network performance and
security.
2. Perform network maintenance and ensure
networks are running smoothly and
efficiently.
3. Maintain system back up.
4. Support network and computing
infrastructure.
5. Configuring and installing various network
devices (e.g., routers, switches, firewalls,
load balancers, VPN, QoS).

27. Recruiters
Here are the names of some renowned companies that
recruits hardware and networking professionals:
> Intel Corporation
> Acer India (Pvt) Ltd
> Dell
> HCL
> TCS
> Infosys
> Wipro

28. How much salary does hardware
and networking professional
earns?

29. In India, a fresher may get the
salary package of 3 or 3.5 lacs per
year.
Experienced hardware and
networking professional receives
good salary package.

30. Any Query???

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