Network Administrator (Computer Systems and Networks)

Description

Train as a Computer Systems and Networks Administrator.

Achieve a solid foundation in hardware maintenance, systems software, computer networking, programming and scripting, database management, virtualisation, website design and web server hosting.

Ensure your progression opportunities with QQI Maths for IT – the latest alternative to leaving certificate maths.

Specialise in industry standard and trending technologies in an holistic approach across the course – with sought after employment skills in server operating systems, PHPMyAdmin and MySQL server administration, Python programming, Windows Server, and virtualisation with VMware and Oracle VirtualBox.

Common projects can include installing and configuring LAMP (Apache, MySQL, PHP/Python) servers as virtual machines, scripting system administration tasks in Python, maintenance and building of desktop computers, configuring and testing local area networks, managing network services and remote connections, managing system security, installing and deploying web servers, deploying a WordPress CMS, managing files and file transfer, managing SQL servers, installing and maintaining servers and software.

Practice and develop your skills in a dedicated computer science laboratory – using a range of technologies from wired to wifi and PC to Android.

Progress to MTU or UCC and beyond, ready with a solid year one foundation in relevant computer science and programming subjects.