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Technician
systems, and cabling.
network administrator
Employee who installs, configures, and maintains LANs, WANs, wireless networks,
intranets, and Internet systems; identifies and resolves connectivity issues. See also
wireless network administrator.
network security
administrator
Employee who configures routers and firewalls; specifies Web protocols and enterprise
technologies.
Network+
Networking certification that tests competency in several network areas including
transmission media and topologies, protocols, and standards.
Novell Certified
Administrator (NCA)
Networking certification that tests knowledge of Novell’s networking products including
NetWare, IntraNetWare, and GroupWise.
Novell Certified Engineer Networking certification that tests knowledge of designing, configuring, implementing,
(NCE)
administering, and troubleshooting the Novell network system.
Novell Certified Linux
Professional (CLP)
Operating systems certification that tests technical expertise in installing, managing,
and troubleshooting the Linux operating system.
Oracle Certified
Professional (OCP)
Database certification that tests knowledge of developing and deploying large-scale
Oracle database management systems.
project leader/manager
Employee who oversees all assigned projects, allocates resources, selects teams,
performs systems analysis and programming tasks, and conducts performance
appraisals.
quality assurance
specialist
Employee who reviews programs and documentation to ensure they meet the
organization’s standards.
Red Hat Certified
Engineer (RHCE)
Operating system certification that tests technical expertise of setting up and
administering network services and the Linux operating system.
Red Hat Certified
Technician (RHCT)
Operating system certification that tests basic knowledge of setting up and managing a
Linux operating system.
security administrator
Employee who administers network security access; monitors and protects against
unauthorized access.
Security Certified
Network Architect
(SCNA)
Security certification that tests network security skills related to wireless security, e-mail
security, digital certificates, digital signatures, and biometrics.
Security Certified
Network Professional
(SCNP)
Security certification that tests skills with firewalls and defending against network
intrusions.
Security Certified
Network Specialist
(SCNS)
Security certification that tests basic network security skills.
software engineering
Curriculum that focuses on the theory of programming and operating systems. See also
computer science (CS).
special interest groups
(SIGs)
Organization that brings together members with shared interests, needs, knowledge,
and experience.
sponsoring
organizations
Vendors that develop and administer examinations to determine whether a person is
qualified for certification.
storage
administrator/analyst
Employee who installs, maintains, and upgrades storage systems and analyzes an
organization's storage needs.
Sun Certified Enterprise
Architect (SCEA)
Programmer/developer certification that tests knowledge of creating and maintaining
J2EE applications.
Sun Certified Java
Developer (SCJD)
Programmer/developer certification that tests advanced knowledge of Java
programming language.
Sun Certified Java
Programmer (SCJP)
Programmer/developer certification that tests basic knowledge of Java programming
language.
Sun Certified Mobile
Application Developer
(SCMAD)
Programmer/developer certification that tests knowledge of using Java to create
applications for mobile devices such as smart phones.
Sun Certified Network
Administrator (SCNA)
Networking certification that tests knowledge of administering Sun networks.
Sun Certified System
Administrator (SCSA)
Operating system certification that tests knowledge of administering the Solaris
operating system.
Sybase Certified
Professional
Database certification that tests skills in developing and administering Sybase database
management systems.
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