CTO In Networks

which is better for a network engineer: to work as a cto or as a technical support

If you really want to understand networking technology, customer environments, troubleshooting issues, solution architecture and design, and testing I highly recommend you take a technical support position.

Typically a CTO doesn't become one without some serious experience. If you being offered a CTO position, it will pay much better however you will have more responsibilities and stress. If you don't have a firm background in network engineering, you have your work cut out for you.

am a student in computer networking but don't understand most of the things i do. so what can i do to be a better computer networker.

japper in Saint Paul, Minnesota said: am a student in computer networking but don't understand most of the things i do. so what can i do to be a better computer networker.

So you are in school learning network engineering?

I would recommend starting with industry certifications first. If you have access to Cisco networking equipment, then start studying for your Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA). Now depending on you route, say into IT Network Engineering, you might want the A+ and MCSE certs as well.

Next, once you have your main certification, look for an IT based position in any company as an entry level network engineer. This will give you immense exposure to this area and normal IT business operations. You will perform the duties of technical support mostly in your role and will be able to progress to design and implementation.

You have got to be kidding me. I have been in the technical field for 16 years. I have held positions from JR admin, Sr Admin to Sr. network engineer etc. I have a BS and an MS in IT. To be even considered for a a CTO in today's market you need at least an Ivory league degree and 15-20 years of serious enterprise level experience. Basic Certs wont get you anywhere near the office never mind the chair. You will also need experience that has the advancing salary to prove you have worked through the levels and are a rising star. Unless you have most of that, ro be honest it will not happen or you will end up with a title is some small po-dunk company deciding on which T1 vendor you little office needs.

I have a CCNA and it has done squat for me.