I agree that the statement of the 12-year-old is going too far. Having said that, I do agree that knowledge of basic networking has been commoditized. To be perfectly honest, if all you know how to do is connect a router and configure some basic static routes, you don't know much, not in this economy. And just knowing routing protocols probably isn't going to cut it either. The fact of the matter is that many enterprises get along just fine with basic static routes.
I believe that people who can see how the network fits into the rest of the IT infrastructure will still continue to do well. Those who can articulate an integrated fully-functional technological system, combining knowledge of networks, security, servers, storage, databases, applications, etc. etc. rather than just point-pieces will do well. But that means that network jockeys will have to start diversifying away from just knowing networks. ""Mark Smith"" wrote in message [EMAIL PROTECTED]">news:[EMAIL PROTECTED]... > Quoting "Robert D. Cluett" : > > > I like this statement.... > > > > "Times have changed, he said. Six years ago the > > technology was complex. > > Certification was important because it told an > > employer and customers that > > the certified professional could find his way around > > complicated networks. > > But now networks are easier to install and maintain. > > "Now they've dumbed it down to the point where a > > 12-year-old can install a > > Cisco router," Mazurek said. > > > > Spoken like a true member of upper management. Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=51089&t=51052 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
