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    Websites in this guide have been vetted by librarians and faculty. 

    These guides are here to help students and faculty. Information includes:

  • Videos Both Fun and Instructional
  • Reliable Websites to Support One’s Program of Study / Field
  • Terminologies, Blogs, Tutorials, Professional Organizations, & More​
 
 

Network Administration & Security

This guide will help you research topics related to Network Administration and Security.  

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What is Network Administration and Security?

A Network Administrator is an individual that is responsible for the maintenance of computer hardware and software systems that make up a computer network including the maintenance and monitoring of active data network or converged infrastructure and related network equipment.

Computer Network AND Security Web Resources

  • Cyber Security Tips
    • From US-CERT, United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team which provides information about common security issues.             
  • OnGuard Online
    •  Co-sponsored by federal government agencies and the technology industry, this guide provides computer security tips and internet fraud information.   
  • Security Forum
    •  Security portal and forums covering operating system and network security through to troubleshooting and vulnerabilities.
  •  eBCVG.com
    •  eBCVG.com - Security portal and forums covering operating system and network security through to troubleshooting  and vulnerabilities.
  • Wilders.org
    • The ultimate security website. Reviews, (free) tools and services, and more, as well as free support.
  • ProcessLibrary.com
    •  Uniblue launched ProcessLibrary.com in 2004. Written in plain English and free to all PC users this Web site provides a unique and             detailed  database that tells what should and should be on your computer. 
  • Tom's Hardware: Hardware News, Tests and Reviews
    • Tom's Hardware is the Internet's premiere resource for hardware news and reviews
  • An Educators Guide to School Networks
    • This is an on-line tutorial on computer networks. Protocol, hardware, cabling, topology, and software issues are considered.
  • Computer Network Tutorial - Learn Computer Networking
    • Tutorials on computer networking.
  • Web Opedia
    • These resources provide information for beginner and intermediate students of computer science and web design/development. 
  • Data Network Resource 
    • Here you will find notes and tutorials on much of that which is encountered when working within the computer network environment. Not only data protocols, but website writing tutorials, cabling and Intelligent Building related information is available. A large range of old and newer data network technologies are covered in this site. For instance, some of the common technologies related to IP include:  Ethernet,  IP Addressing, Data Encoding, IP Telephony. and Quality of Service. Topics related to protocol routing such as OSPF, EIGRP, DLSw are detailed here. Other sections more removed from data network technologies include material on website production using HTML, and applications such as Unix, as well as material related to Intelligent Buildings.

 

Tech Tutorials

TechTutorials offers a directory containing thousands of free tutorials for IT professionals, hobbyists, and home users. TechTutorial’s goal is to help you solve your computer problems and learn new technologies using the many existing free tutorials available on the internet. The site also contains discussion forums, a free job search, free tech magazine subscriptions, white papers, and other technical reference materials. 
Register for a free account and you can create a collection of your favorite tutorials. 

 

 

 

 


 

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Dice.com is the “career hub” for tech. Dice builds talent communities. Candidates interested in the same things or with the same skills will congregate in these digital communities making it easy to source for exactly what you’re looking for.

 

GitHub is a code sharing community. When you post your open jobs here you are engaging with a dedicated and skilled group of talent. GitHub encourages building together- post your tech jobs here and you’ll build relationships with potential candidates.

 

iCrunchData is the place for jobs in big data, analytics, and tech. Within each of those broader categories iCrunchData offers very specific sub fields so you can narrow down exactly what you are looking for- and find it.

Careers2.0 is stackoverflow’s job board. Careers2.0 brings you the top tech jobs and top tech talent. Posting a job on Careers2.0 introduces hiring managers and recruiters to over 20 million developers to source from.

TechCareers by Beyond.com offers more than just job listings, but also educational tools as well as networking opportunities. TechCareers takes a well-rounded approach to the job search providing everything candidates and employers need.

 

 ITJobPro is a global tech sourcing solution. A job board, “without borders” IT Job Pro will help you find the best IT candidates regardless of location. The right candidate is out there; it’s just a matter of finding them. IT Job Pro helps you look.

 

 

RubyNow is THE job board for Ruby developers. This job board is particularly niche but it guarantees you find exactly what you are looking for in a candidate. RubyNow offers full-time positions as well as contract.

 

CrunchBoard gives you access to millions of TechCrunch readers- an Internet savvy and technically inclined bunch. CrunchBoard is one of the most popular job boards for internet and tech jobs. Surprised? Didn’t think so…

 

 

Mashable is not only a great news source, but also a great people source.  Mashable’s job boards are not limited to tech, but they always have tons of tech positions. No matter the job description Mashable has got your match.

 

Robert Half Technology is a specialized staffing firm providing IT professionals in initiatives ranging from Web development and systems integration to network security and technical support.

 

Harvey Nash is a global professional recruitment consultancy and IT outsourcing service provider.

 

ComputerJobs.com is an employment site for computer and information technology professionals. It provides online job listings. Users may also post their resume for free.

 

Computerwork.com is part of the JobServe job board, one of the largest in the world.

Women in Technology International provides a job search engine on the site dedicated to women in technology.