Points to learn: POWERSHELL!!!! -MS Office (most used everywhere, especially Excel and PowerPoint) -Command Prompt -Active Directory -MS Exchange -Group Policy -DHCP -DNS Edited to add PowerShell. (Sorry if I didn't catch it the first time.)
Hi am a biginner and would like to learn and work in the it company. How long and at what level can someone learn and have enough knowledge for an it job?
I've heard this a few times. I'm kind of surprised by it. I've worked with a lot of people who really love being in the field. I've only worked with maybe one or two people who complained about it in the last 15 years or so.
It's not particularly that they complain about it. It's more of a downer attitude towards getting into the field. For example "don't bother with A+ no one cares" or "ah man, no one likes a paper tiger" and while I see a grain of truth I don't know how else to break into it. I haven't grown up building computers and programming all my life like a lot of my friends.
If I could do it all over again I'd go into something else. Even someone with an engineering degree in IT isn't respected. Everyone uses the same off the shelf products / API's / development tools. So it takes the fun of design out of the equation. Conversely, this makes it really easy for companies to copy each other. Innovation it seems is no longer valued.
Going on 10 years in IT, this is roughly how my path has gone thus far: 1. Hardware/break-fix/bench tech (started at a MSP - super tough, but I'd recommend it as I learned like 5 years worth of stuff in about 2) 2. Windows and Helpdesk (got into the Software Industry - huge advantage to this! Work in an industry that _values_ IT!) 3. Networking and Windows SysAdmin (started taking CompSci classes here) 4. Linux & scripting (Bash, Python and PowerShell) 5. Cloud Ops (where I am now) IT is a wonderful field with TONS of opportunity! Do what you love and (most importantly) *never stop learning*!!
I 100% agree with your statement. IT is always changing and any individual willing to learn and accept change and add of course will do well in IT. I have always been into computers and how things work together. Pulling apart and sometimes breaking... lol.. but at the end of the day you will have to not be afraid of trying a different method when it comes to resolving an issue.
I'm a beginner and I already took class for the Microsoft office. I feel like, you should be my professor in college for every single IT classes because you explain them very well. Thank you so much!
> Learned C programming and x86 assembler. > Learned and built virtual machines, advanced data structures, and JIT compilers. > Job applications rejected for not being good with Excel.
They rejected you because the job must be mainly focused on excel application.... and if you have learned programming languages then learning excel is very easy thing.. you just need 1-2 hours on RUclips to learn it
I still have so much to learn but I'M ALL FOR IT!!!!! Recently passed my A+ exam in 4 weeks time and started documenting my journey to becoming a Network engineer. Now I'm on to developing my skills and getting my Network+/Cisco certs. Your videos help and inspire me so much! Never imagined I could become a Network Engineer if I hadn't run into your videos, THANK YOU!!!
Just really starting to pursue A+ and have been walking around feeling like I know a ton of stuff and then I see one of your videos and realize I have a lot of learning to do! As always, you're awesome, Zack. Thanks for being.
I hope your are doing well Zach I was just cleaning my bookmarks on my Google Chrome and this video was the first one to popped in my selection. I just wanna thank you for the help on my interview questions I got the job 3 years ago I know the video is more than that old, but let me tell you without this video I don't think I would had such critical thinking in the interview. All these basics are tremendously helpful. I love my career as an PC Tech Specialist at school. I feel retired and I love it. I remember just rewatching this video over and over took some notes also. I met my wife at work, went thru some tribulation now married and more knowledgeable in the IT criteria. Also learning coding with Javascript and some 3D Rendering with Blender. Man I just saw this video I just wanted to share this with you since this is one of the videos I would go back in for the prepartion of my interview. Thank you! Going for 4 years in April! Tech Rules!
What a great way to start the day! Thank you so much for taking the time to come back here and share this story with us. I genuinely and truly appreciate this. These are the comments that I appreciate more than any other, I am incredibly proud of you and your journey and success in life and wish you nothing but the best in your future!
Apart from Powershell as an IT professional I use CMD everyday. Apart from all the usual stuff like ipconfig, ping, travertine, etc there is hostname (great way to find computer name), "echo %logonserver%" to find what domain controller the pc is using to authenticate against, "repadmin /replsum" to check if your domain controllers are replicating.
Great video. I always had a passion with working with computers and technology. You gave me more motivation and broke things down in a way people can understand.
This is a great video. I work in IT quality assurance, but I don't have an education in IT. There are so many things that I need to learn. Thanks for uploading this!
Hey quick question. How long would you estimate it would take to learn all of these things from scratch? With very little computer knowledge to begin with. And how does one go about beginning the process without feeling completely overwhelmed. Thanks, the question is for anyone with any info.
Subbed instantly. I wanna get to the point when I can pretty much fix everything, get into deep stuff and actually know what it all means, etc, and your channel looks great for it. I'm 3 years late but who cares, great channel, subbed.
Really depends on what youre doing in IT. For me, I work in analytics / data science. The software and skils requireed lean more towards mathematics, but requires the application of IT. I.e, programming. Jumping into the deep end worked for me. Deciphering lingo and problems was fun and kept things stimulating.
I think the main point here, especially starting, is understanding the basics of these things. I was so intimidated getting into this field, especially never having touched AD, afraid that I was never going to find a job. Found a role at helpdesk which basically changed my life, and I've learned to love learning on the job. I think anyone with a positive attitude and a handle on computer basics, as well as good troubleshooting skills, can do IT.
@@eclipseworld I have been a computer hobbiest for my entire adult life, so my basic understanding of windows machines and computer hardware was fairly well established. I left food service after 10 years, got a job at Geek Squad for a year and a half, and then got my IT position. Geek Squad taught me how to set repair expectations and got me more comfortable with MacOS. If you're trying to get entry level IT, a helpdesk position for example, the thing I look for is good soft skills and coachability. Can I train this person to use our internal systems and can I trust them to answer tickets? Will they get along well with our clients? Best of luck getting into the field, and I hope you find success!
@@marcusdonelson8888 Do what you need to do, but don't sell yourself short. I didn't have former schooling and I'm in a senior position now. Be coachable and likable, easy to talk to (IE a good listener), and demonstrate an eagerness to learn. If you're interested in IT, and you have a computer baseline, you should be eligible for an entry level helpdesk position if your soft skills are developed enough. Best of luck to you!
It's good for the future to have a base knowledge on other OS', most companies have usually Macs as well as Windows PCs and sometimes you might find a Linux machine as well. You don't need to know how to code a complex piece of software in Linux or know everything about Apple but having a base knowledge helps. Other than that, just get to know what's in your potential workplace, like printers and possibly something like potential monitors or projectors and get to know them inside out/how to fix them! Other than that good video!
Thanks... This was very helpful on 'what to learn/recap' checklist. I wish someone told me this kind of stuff while I was at college, holy moly. Education system is so messed up that when we mostly study, pass the exam, we forget most if not all about it due to the fact there is little to no practice, college or home use to it... Five years down the road you figure out that you actually need some basic things that you forgot, yikes.
greatest guy around, im just getting into IT and this is pretty helpful and mark my words, someday i'll great and i'll write a book so if you dont see your name there please charge me to court
Thanks for the tip about learing Powershell. Im right now in the process of doing a career change; I'm thinking about going into IT or something to do with computers. I currently work in a manufacturing enviroment (we build tire for cars) and a vast majority of our maintenance issues is computer related, such as: IT, software errors, damaged hardware, program issues, etc.
If you want to work in IT support you also need to learn how to talk to people to get the information you need. It happens a lot that you are asked to fix something with basically no information whatsoever. You can develop that with experience though.
Thank you for this! I got a job and told them I'm prepared to teach myself whatever isn't covered in our 5 weeks of training. I will be tech support at a call center and I am SO nervous I can't figure it out. When I said I had basic trouble shooting skills I dind't realize I had NO clue... compared to what I need to know. This list will be my starting point.
Loved this vid! Spent an absolute age trying to look up this info on my own to contribute toward my training at work, asking other people and getting no where!
Basic skills such as: (1) Typing: I see way too many people who want to get into IT that can't keyboard properly. Most common are the finger peckers. If you can't take the time to learn to type properly you have no place in IT. (2) Search Engines: Become a search engine expert. Whether it be Google or Bing or Yahoo it doesn't matter. (3) Email: Be able to resolve common issues with email and be able to explain how it works to a 5 year old. (4) Skill Development: You must never become satisfied with what you know. Always learn and practice more. (5) Magazines: Have a subscription to a computer/information technology magazine such as PCMag, Pc world, Maximum PC, Linux World, Linux Format.
I started doing this almost 5 years ago. I started working for a deployment company and I have been doing this ever since. In the beginning I soaked up everything I could learn and it was fun at first but now I still enjoy learning but I really don't know where to go from here
I would add, good people skills and good communication skills. I've worked in IT for 22 years and the days in which "brilliant jerks" were tolerated is, thankfully, coming to an end. Spot on about Group Policy and Powershell... I use automation to do things in 1 hour that it would take my old school coworkers months to do manually. And our server guys still don't know Powershell. Lots of room for smart and motivated people to take these other people's jobs.
He kind of did cover basic networking with the PING -t commands and such in CMD.exe Linux and programming are more advanced, not for those just getting into IT (unless you're a Dev - which is a different field really).
Hi, thank you for this video could you make a video about sub majors in master of IT, like Data Analytics, Business Information Systems and Interactive Media? and basic things we should know before start it?
Other than basics, if you're looking for a job in the networking field or cisco, you must learn protocols and the osi model, on top of much more things lol but just throwing that out there.
Hello, thank you for your calm words, Am depress and full of anxiety all the time so is always too much for me to learn anything but my friend just told about IT so i decided to find out about it on RUclips and luckily for me i open your video first and i was calm and i could listen to everything you said thank i will give a try wish me luck i will come back if i need questions and listen to rest of your video to learn more thanks 🙏🏾
Hello there!! I’m a student how wants to start a career in IT. I’ve pretty much no idea. What should I do first to start this career. Can you please help me out .
Most people do it by going to College for 2 years and get a IT Diploma and find a job after. If you are lucky, if you know someone on the field already you can bypass college and get a job without a degree or diploma since they will train you on the job but you gotta keep learning. Just keep applying to jobs even if you don't qualify sometimes good soft skills gets you the job and be confident and ask questions.
Hey guys, I have a question, if I were to take Comptia A+, Network +, and Security+ will that give me enough knowledge in order to jump into the IT field without going to school? Say as a Technician or Systems Engineer? Please let me know what I should do and if thats a good path to go.
Certs are great to get your foot in the door, BUT in IT nothing beats *experience*. I've been working in IT professionally for about 5 years now and have those 3 certs you mentioned: CompTIA A+, Net+ and Sec+ (got them in that order). I work as a SysAdmin and make about $55k/yr on salary in the US. Honestly, you will not be a Systems Engineer with those certs alone, you need several years experience to work up to that. A "technician" is far too general of a term to know what you mean...that's like literally every role in IT that's not sales or development.
Brandon Sherrier You need to study A LOT. The Security+ is very hard and network+ is rough. Make sure you know every aspect of Security and Networking and how they work if you did that. It's a very expensive test to fail.
Hey man, this is my situation as well. I’m trying to start in IT and I’m searching for a door to enter this field. Where to start? Certifications or degree?
Carlos, I'm kinda starting myself. I got lucky and found a job that required NO EXPERIENCE...which is like finding a unicorn. I'm moving onto doing some classes at my local community college, why not start there? Look into some of the programs that might be for certifications or 2 year degrees and take some of the beginner classes that aren't ENG 101. Look for Intro to HelpDesk, or Comptia A+(which is super basic and very broad). Watch some more videos or even visit reddit /itdept. Most importantly, keep asking questions. Never be afraid to admit you don't know, it just might lead to a revelation. Best of luck, dude.
Im on my third year of college for graphic design but Im unsatisfied with where I'm at. Ive been considering switching to IT Technician and this video helped me get an understanding on what I need to prepare for. Thank you!
Graphic design and IT tech are both dinosaurs, most things in tech support are dead...for over 15 years just about reduced to a minimum wage job that has not been outsourced yet. The IT bubble popped in the 90's
Dru google it, of course there is. Learn how to google things before asking. This sounds like I'm being mean. I'm not I assure you, if you're in an IT Position and you can't figure something out and you reach for help to a sys admin they will ask you first "Did you google it?" So, learn how to google my friend.
Dru A great book is Mike Meyers A+ Certification Guide 220-901 and 220-902. This is a book that covers the basics of IT and desktop support. Sorry I know this comment is a little late, but it might be of use to you.
Hello there Dru. Something that helped me a whole lot in the beginning of my career was that guide on the link below. It explains networks, IP, routing, DHCP, DNS, etc... www.ipprimer.com/#/
Im finding this now, but i wanted to thank you for such a great video. Im looking into various computer jobs like programming and network engineering and all i get is negativity. Thank you for layin down the facts without all the drama.
Is this information still pertinent in 2021? I don't know much about computers except for the fact that this information is 5 years old and I know computer stuff evolves very fast.
Quick question some may think I'm not smart for even asking. I really enjoy computers and problem solving. I'm 43 yrs old with no official computer training. I was recently put on disability and not able to do the manual labor I've been involved with my whole life. I'm just wondering if at 43 it's too late to start schooling for a new career in I.T.?? I'd appreciate any advice on what people in and around the business would recommend. I didn't choose to be put on disability at this age and just because I can't do physical manual labor any more doesn't mean I can't learn something rewarding and not physically hard. I'd appreciate any advice on a career direction dealing with computers from the beginning at my age. If it's not practical tell me and if that's the case what direction would you recommend. Thanks, Chris B.
thank you. Before i started, I tell everyone that I am scared of black screen - last week, I was taught how to ping things. I've bookmarked this and i'll work on the other things that you mentioned.
Thank you, Just starting out at 44. Have a friend where I work that is going to help me. But this is also really good. Would like to have my CompTia A+ within 6 months.
Great video and screen demonstrations. Im new to the field and I am really trying to sponge right now and learn the ropes. I got alot of clarity from this video for sure!
Strofi - A true professional would use whatever is best for a given situation. We get it, you probably read a linux book or two, now you think you're a tech genius. But good luck going into a business with Windows workstations, Office 360, etc, and setting up your uber Unix servers. Seriously, on that job, just set up the damn Windows Servers and get it over with.
To your surprise - more and more companies are ditching office for libreOffice and Google Docs. Windows server not only cost a fortune - their tech support is 100% complete crap.
Good presentation! You might improve with a slide or a white board listing the key terms so I could screen copy and follow up on your suggestions. Thanks! Cheers, Laurie McLaughlin
everytime i want to start learning for a career change....the amount of programs one needs to know feels so overwhelming.....makes me freeze....every single time.
just amazing. Last week I faced an interview and the thing is the question paper was like as you suggested. Now I am blaming myself why I did not see this before -_-
I used to learn this all basics but due to some issue couldn't make it you helped me alot to remember those basics which I forgot thanks again very useful Video 👍
great video! I just grad and got my B.S in CIS. Trying to get into IT career, and it helps a lot. Currently, I'm trying to learn A+ cerf, hoping it helps land entry position easier.
As an Application Support Engineer never thought about PowerShell & active directory even tho its more for service desk dept but i still need to learn them many thanks for this video
Points to learn:
POWERSHELL!!!!
-MS Office (most used everywhere, especially Excel and PowerPoint)
-Command Prompt
-Active Directory
-MS Exchange
-Group Policy
-DHCP
-DNS
Edited to add PowerShell. (Sorry if I didn't catch it the first time.)
Ty
Thank you for sharing Elizabeth Claudio .
Thank you so much
Is this still useful in 2022?
@@lisellejoseph1918 yes
An I.T professional who speaks plain English.. thank you so much..
No problem!
Hi am a biginner and would like to learn and work in the it company. How long and at what level can someone learn and have enough knowledge for an it job?
Mr. Cats, congratulations, you got the job!
I'm working on a computer tutorial page, please check out some of my videos
right! he's plain and simple.
You've probably been the only IT guy I've come across that acts so positive about getting into the field.
I've heard this a few times. I'm kind of surprised by it. I've worked with a lot of people who really love being in the field. I've only worked with maybe one or two people who complained about it in the last 15 years or so.
It's not particularly that they complain about it. It's more of a downer attitude towards getting into the field. For example "don't bother with A+ no one cares" or "ah man, no one likes a paper tiger" and while I see a grain of truth I don't know how else to break into it. I haven't grown up building computers and programming all my life like a lot of my friends.
I work in IT but my department is very stressful. We work in a 1:400 ratio. 1 IT staff member for every 400 employees.
hyylo that sound rough. Stay strong ✊🏻
If I could do it all over again I'd go into something else. Even someone with an engineering degree in IT isn't respected. Everyone uses the same off the shelf products / API's / development tools. So it takes the fun of design out of the equation. Conversely, this makes it really easy for companies to copy each other. Innovation it seems is no longer valued.
Going on 10 years in IT, this is roughly how my path has gone thus far:
1. Hardware/break-fix/bench tech (started at a MSP - super tough, but I'd recommend it as I learned like 5 years worth of stuff in about 2)
2. Windows and Helpdesk (got into the Software Industry - huge advantage to this! Work in an industry that _values_ IT!)
3. Networking and Windows SysAdmin (started taking CompSci classes here)
4. Linux & scripting (Bash, Python and PowerShell)
5. Cloud Ops (where I am now)
IT is a wonderful field with TONS of opportunity! Do what you love and (most importantly) *never stop learning*!!
I 100% agree with your statement. IT is always changing and any individual willing to learn and accept change and add of course will do well in IT. I have always been into computers and how things work together. Pulling apart and sometimes breaking... lol.. but at the end of the day you will have to not be afraid of trying a different method when it comes to resolving an issue.
Hey man just wondering how did you get in the industry and getting your first job? I wanna know experience people’s starting point
How good is the pay
@@alwu5071 You gotta blow a lot of people. That's what I did.
Where I can start learning free courses?
I'm a beginner and I already took class for the Microsoft office. I feel like, you should be my professor in college for every single IT classes because you explain them very well. Thank you so much!
SarminMimi I really feel same too. As a matter of fact , I was going to ask him to be my trainer as I’m Just starting
Right
Y.h
I really the same. Who can someone get access to him, “like real quick?”
> Learned C programming and x86 assembler.
> Learned and built virtual machines, advanced data structures, and JIT compilers.
> Job applications rejected for not being good with Excel.
Lier!nazi
@@donedoda791 what are you talking about?
Depends on the job alot
literally that happened to me this week like what ... Job applications rejected for not being good with Excel.
They rejected you because the job must be mainly focused on excel application.... and if you have learned programming languages then learning excel is very easy thing.. you just need 1-2 hours on RUclips to learn it
I am 83 yrs old and i love this video and i teach about this thing to my grandson
Sir r u exactly serious?
leave your grandsons soul alone
I'm 127
That's a hung daddy fish paste right thur!
Bro @@jonassal2676
I still have so much to learn but I'M ALL FOR IT!!!!! Recently passed my A+ exam in 4 weeks time and started documenting my journey to becoming a Network engineer. Now I'm on to developing my skills and getting my Network+/Cisco certs. Your videos help and inspire me so much! Never imagined I could become a Network Engineer if I hadn't run into your videos, THANK YOU!!!
I’ll like to discuss something important with you
Awesome, serious?!?! How did you do it in a month???
That’s what I was thinking!! I’m just starting my A+ exam studying and I’m already struggling.
Cmd
Powershell
Active directly
Groupolicy
Microsoft exchange
DHCP
DNS
bar363363 so spot on
Sounds exactly like what is covered in a Microsoft Technology Associate (Domain Administration/Server Administration) certification
thank you!
What is Active Directly?
Thanks dude, I wanted to watch the whole video again just to remember each item, and thought to check comments.
I work in the IT industry and i gotta say you hit it right on the head.
Just really starting to pursue A+ and have been walking around feeling like I know a ton of stuff and then I see one of your videos and realize I have a lot of learning to do! As always, you're awesome, Zack. Thanks for being.
I hope your are doing well Zach I was just cleaning my bookmarks on my Google Chrome and this video was the first one to popped in my selection. I just wanna thank you for the help on my interview questions I got the job 3 years ago I know the video is more than that old, but let me tell you without this video I don't think I would had such critical thinking in the interview. All these basics are tremendously helpful. I love my career as an PC Tech Specialist at school. I feel retired and I love it. I remember just rewatching this video over and over took some notes also. I met my wife at work, went thru some tribulation now married and more knowledgeable in the IT criteria. Also learning coding with Javascript and some 3D Rendering with Blender. Man I just saw this video I just wanted to share this with you since this is one of the videos I would go back in for the prepartion of my interview. Thank you! Going for 4 years in April! Tech Rules!
What a great way to start the day! Thank you so much for taking the time to come back here and share this story with us. I genuinely and truly appreciate this.
These are the comments that I appreciate more than any other, I am incredibly proud of you and your journey and success in life and wish you nothing but the best in your future!
Apart from Powershell as an IT professional I use CMD everyday. Apart from all the usual stuff like ipconfig, ping, travertine, etc there is hostname (great way to find computer name), "echo %logonserver%" to find what domain controller the pc is using to authenticate against, "repadmin /replsum" to check if your domain controllers are replicating.
Thinking about my life during this pandemic and I realized I want to know more and everything about the cyber world.
aunts and uncles hand me their phones all the time and say "Fix this thing"... reboot fixed, hand the phone back and I'm a fucking genius lol
geeky_will this is the truest thing lmao
geeky_will yea you feel so smart lol
yes you're man
lmaoo big faxxx
Its even worse when shit isnt plugged in and they wonder why it isnt turning on lmao
Great video. I always had a passion with working with computers and technology. You gave me more motivation and broke things down in a way people can understand.
Thank you, and you are welcome! Good luck to you!
Personal note
*office Basics
*command prompt Basics
*Power Shell Hardcore 💪
*Active directory Basics
*Group policy Basics
*Exchange Basics
*DHCP basics Basics
Learn all basics but hardwire power shell into brain 🧠
This is a great video. I work in IT quality assurance, but I don't have an education in IT. There are so many things that I need to learn. Thanks for uploading this!
💙 ❤️❤️❤️❤️ 💚💚💚
You should do a video on the basic terms/words commonly used and related in the Information Technology industry! :) would really help.
I'll see what I can do.
@@dowskivisionmagicaloracle8593 That only applies to desktop support. Nobody walks over you when you are a software developer.
@@angrysocialjusticewarrior But when you are a network admin ? How is it ??
"Did you turn it off and on again?"
Cool, now I need you to restart it INSTEAD of shutting it down.
PS > Invoke-Command
Is it plugged in?
Hey quick question. How long would you estimate it would take to learn all of these things from scratch? With very little computer knowledge to begin with. And how does one go about beginning the process without feeling completely overwhelmed. Thanks, the question is for anyone with any info.
Just practice. You don't learn IT on paper.
Your voice is crisp, clear, and you are articulate. I'll bet you're a fellow Minnesotan!
Subbed instantly. I wanna get to the point when I can pretty much fix everything, get into deep stuff and actually know what it all means, etc, and your channel looks great for it. I'm 3 years late but who cares, great channel, subbed.
+ArcherCode thank you! Always appreciated! Stay tuned lots of great things happening here!
"IT: learn to know what users can't be bothered to know."
I will print that on a shirt
And that just went into my print screen folder
@@adrian0soares same.
Really depends on what youre doing in IT. For me, I work in analytics / data science. The software and skils requireed lean more towards mathematics, but requires the application of IT. I.e, programming.
Jumping into the deep end worked for me. Deciphering lingo and problems was fun and kept things stimulating.
I think the main point here, especially starting, is understanding the basics of these things. I was so intimidated getting into this field, especially never having touched AD, afraid that I was never going to find a job. Found a role at helpdesk which basically changed my life, and I've learned to love learning on the job. I think anyone with a positive attitude and a handle on computer basics, as well as good troubleshooting skills, can do IT.
Did you have any experience with computers before you landed the job? I'm currently self teaching and trying to get an entry level job right now
Thanks for that! I'm thinking about going back to school for IT, but feeling kind of nervous.
@@eclipseworld I have been a computer hobbiest for my entire adult life, so my basic understanding of windows machines and computer hardware was fairly well established. I left food service after 10 years, got a job at Geek Squad for a year and a half, and then got my IT position. Geek Squad taught me how to set repair expectations and got me more comfortable with MacOS.
If you're trying to get entry level IT, a helpdesk position for example, the thing I look for is good soft skills and coachability. Can I train this person to use our internal systems and can I trust them to answer tickets? Will they get along well with our clients?
Best of luck getting into the field, and I hope you find success!
@@marcusdonelson8888 Do what you need to do, but don't sell yourself short. I didn't have former schooling and I'm in a senior position now. Be coachable and likable, easy to talk to (IE a good listener), and demonstrate an eagerness to learn. If you're interested in IT, and you have a computer baseline, you should be eligible for an entry level helpdesk position if your soft skills are developed enough.
Best of luck to you!
@@greglikesRUclips Thank you Sir
It's good for the future to have a base knowledge on other OS', most companies have usually Macs as well as Windows PCs and sometimes you might find a Linux machine as well. You don't need to know how to code a complex piece of software in Linux or know everything about Apple but having a base knowledge helps. Other than that, just get to know what's in your potential workplace, like printers and possibly something like potential monitors or projectors and get to know them inside out/how to fix them! Other than that good video!
I'm attending my local community college for an Associate's in Computer Information Technology this summer!
how'd that turn out for ya?
does that not mean it's not worth an inquiry?
Almost got it?
deez nutz
What is a sergical tech ?
waste of money. read a book, study on your own. I make 112k a year, self taught, no degree needed... just show em your skills and ur good to go.
Thanks... This was very helpful on 'what to learn/recap' checklist. I wish someone told me this kind of stuff while I was at college, holy moly.
Education system is so messed up that when we mostly study, pass the exam, we forget most if not all about it due to the fact there is little to no practice, college or home use to it...
Five years down the road you figure out that you actually need some basic things that you forgot, yikes.
Just landed a computer tech job and was looking for some pointers, thank you so much!
greatest guy around, im just getting into IT and this is pretty helpful and mark my words, someday i'll great and i'll write a book so if you dont see your name there please charge me to court
Thank you very much.
well... Its been two years... Hows the weather?
tsohgallik it's a process, especially becoming great in IT
As a 30 year old veteran (infantry grunt) leaving the military and choosing another career field like IT, this video is a gold mind. Thanks.
From one grunt to another, how is the IT field working for you?
Thanks for the tip about learing Powershell. Im right now in the process of doing a career change; I'm thinking about going into IT or something to do with computers. I currently work in a manufacturing enviroment (we build tire for cars) and a vast majority of our maintenance issues is computer related, such as: IT, software errors, damaged hardware, program issues, etc.
If you want to work in IT support you also need to learn how to talk to people to get the information you need. It happens a lot that you are asked to fix something with basically no information whatsoever. You can develop that with experience though.
Thats what im struggling with right now🙁
Thank you for this! I got a job and told them I'm prepared to teach myself whatever isn't covered in our 5 weeks of training. I will be tech support at a call center and I am SO nervous I can't figure it out. When I said I had basic trouble shooting skills I dind't realize I had NO clue... compared to what I need to know. This list will be my starting point.
Congratulations and good luck!! You got this!
Don't be overwhelmed, there's a lot you won't know and that's okay! No one knows everything.
Me also same situation.. Now sleepless nights.. All the very best for you..
Thanks!
Dont forget the acid and mushrooms, so it cann all look like the "Hackers" movie to you. Much more exciting during studies
Loved this vid! Spent an absolute age trying to look up this info on my own to contribute toward my training at work, asking other people and getting no where!
awesome Sir, I watch all your videos. thanks from India.
youre a really good teacher.....you use simple english in an understandable way that allows old guys like me to get it.thank you
Basic skills such as:
(1) Typing: I see way too many people who want to get into IT that can't keyboard properly. Most common are the finger peckers. If you can't take the time to learn to type properly you have no place in IT.
(2) Search Engines: Become a search engine expert. Whether it be Google or Bing or Yahoo it doesn't matter.
(3) Email: Be able to resolve common issues with email and be able to explain how it works to a 5 year old.
(4) Skill Development: You must never become satisfied with what you know. Always learn and practice more.
(5) Magazines: Have a subscription to a computer/information technology magazine such as PCMag, Pc world, Maximum PC, Linux World, Linux Format.
great points for sure! I have another video that I am getting ready to do on basic skills soon, maybe some of these will make it to the list.
Very informative thanks alot
I started doing this almost 5 years ago. I started working for a deployment company and I have been doing this ever since. In the beginning I soaked up everything I could learn and it was fun at first but now I still enjoy learning but I really don't know where to go from here
thank you for giving me basics of IT what i need to know :)
For sure.
Wow! This was over 6️⃣½ years ago and here we are. I think I've seen 3 versions of you, Zach, so far. 😄
Ya know, I thought I knew the basics, but then I found this video and suddenly have a lot to learn... lol
HAHa, don't get too overwhelmed with this. It's an older video. Check out the new one: ruclips.net/video/Q-RgYN3rTnQ/видео.html
I would add, good people skills and good communication skills. I've worked in IT for 22 years and the days in which "brilliant jerks" were tolerated is, thankfully, coming to an end. Spot on about Group Policy and Powershell... I use automation to do things in 1 hour that it would take my old school coworkers months to do manually. And our server guys still don't know Powershell. Lots of room for smart and motivated people to take these other people's jobs.
I appreciate you sharing your knowledge.
Love how you have your channel set up
How about Linux, programing software configurations or basic networking?
He kind of did cover basic networking with the PING -t commands and such in CMD.exe
Linux and programming are more advanced, not for those just getting into IT (unless you're a Dev - which is a different field really).
Thank you, really appreciate the simplicity of your video. Currently working towards further advancing my cybersecurity career.
Really helpful and understandable for beginners! Thanks a lot and greetings from Germany :)
Thank you I'm glad you found this useful!
I am definitely gonna learn Powershell! Thanks for the advice and great video! Subbed!
Sir, thank you.. you are doing a great job educating others.. I really appreciate and admire the service that you are doing Sir..
Thank you!
Thank you! I greatly appreciate that!
Good intro for folks looking for a good starting point to increase their computer/IT skills
Hi, thank you for this video
could you make a video about sub majors in master of IT, like Data Analytics, Business Information Systems and Interactive Media? and basic things we should know before start it?
I could sure try to!
You can try checking LiveEdu dot tv. :)
@Daniel Craig i put this url in and could not find.
The things to learn are Compute, Storage and networking. Get those quickly the learn virtual and cloud technology.
Nice! I really appreciate this video man!
+fernando fuenmayor No problem! Thank you for watching!
Other than basics, if you're looking for a job in the networking field or cisco, you must learn protocols and the osi model, on top of much more things lol but just throwing that out there.
Great info for a newbie!
Hello, thank you for your calm words, Am depress and full of anxiety all the time so is always too much for me to learn anything but my friend just told about IT so i decided to find out about it on RUclips and luckily for me i open your video first and i was calm and i could listen to everything you said thank i will give a try wish me luck i will come back if i need questions and listen to rest of your video to learn more thanks 🙏🏾
Hello there!!
I’m a student how wants to start a career in IT. I’ve pretty much no idea. What should I do first to start this career. Can you please help me out .
Most people do it by going to College for 2 years and get a IT Diploma and find a job after. If you are lucky, if you know someone on the field already you can bypass college and get a job without a degree or diploma since they will train you on the job but you gotta keep learning. Just keep applying to jobs even if you don't qualify sometimes good soft skills gets you the job and be confident and ask questions.
Thank you soo much for your help!! I cant wait to start learning!!
Hey guys, I have a question, if I were to take Comptia A+, Network +, and Security+ will that give me enough knowledge in order to jump into the IT field without going to school? Say as a Technician or Systems Engineer? Please let me know what I should do and if thats a good path to go.
Certs are great to get your foot in the door, BUT in IT nothing beats *experience*. I've been working in IT professionally for about 5 years now and have those 3 certs you mentioned: CompTIA A+, Net+ and Sec+ (got them in that order). I work as a SysAdmin and make about $55k/yr on salary in the US. Honestly, you will not be a Systems Engineer with those certs alone, you need several years experience to work up to that. A "technician" is far too general of a term to know what you mean...that's like literally every role in IT that's not sales or development.
Brandon Sherrier You need to study A LOT. The Security+ is very hard and network+ is rough. Make sure you know every aspect of Security and Networking and how they work if you did that. It's a very expensive test to fail.
Hey man, this is my situation as well. I’m trying to start in IT and I’m searching for a door to enter this field. Where to start? Certifications or degree?
Carlos, I'm kinda starting myself. I got lucky and found a job that required NO EXPERIENCE...which is like finding a unicorn. I'm moving onto doing some classes at my local community college, why not start there? Look into some of the programs that might be for certifications or 2 year degrees and take some of the beginner classes that aren't ENG 101. Look for Intro to HelpDesk, or Comptia A+(which is super basic and very broad). Watch some more videos or even visit reddit /itdept. Most importantly, keep asking questions. Never be afraid to admit you don't know, it just might lead to a revelation. Best of luck, dude.
Im on my third year of college for graphic design but Im unsatisfied with where I'm at. Ive been considering switching to IT Technician and this video helped me get an understanding on what I need to prepare for. Thank you!
Graphic design and IT tech are both dinosaurs, most things in tech support are dead...for over 15 years just about reduced to a minimum wage job that has not been outsourced yet. The IT bubble popped in the 90's
hi zack, can recommend a podcasts we can listen to learn more about i.t. and computers please and thanks!
I wish I could, but I can't. I'm sorry :(
Definitely should learn how to make a *DNS A/quad-A record* and corresponding rDNS/PTR records.
nope
Lol, ok don't learn then. Good luck out there without knowledge of DNS!
Are there any books or learning material about IT basics?
or references?
Dru google it, of course there is. Learn how to google things before asking. This sounds like I'm being mean. I'm not I assure you, if you're in an IT Position and you can't figure something out and you reach for help to a sys admin they will ask you first "Did you google it?" So, learn how to google my friend.
First rule working with IT: Use google
Dru A great book is Mike Meyers A+ Certification Guide 220-901 and 220-902. This is a book that covers the basics of IT and desktop support. Sorry I know this comment is a little late, but it might be of use to you.
Hello there Dru.
Something that helped me a whole lot in the beginning of my career was that guide on the link below. It explains networks, IP, routing, DHCP, DNS, etc...
www.ipprimer.com/#/
Starting IT Monday and I have an empty cup so thank you so much!! I have so much to learn lol
U are AWESOME Bro...👍
No, you are awesome!
Im finding this now, but i wanted to thank you for such a great video. Im looking into various computer jobs like programming and network engineering and all i get is negativity. Thank you for layin down the facts without all the drama.
How about IT basics for college? I'm taking an advanced diploma. And it says that i should have some basics. Can someone help? Thanks.
What are all of the courses you are taking or looking to take? This video should help some.
+I.T. Career Questions certificate IV programming and diploma software development. Thanks for replying!
Your voice is very clear, and you are articulate. thanks for sharing this video its indeed wonderful.
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Is this information still pertinent in 2021? I don't know much about computers except for the fact that this information is 5 years old and I know computer stuff evolves very fast.
thank you for this video is a nice introduction.
Thank you! I hope it helps!
its not a introduction...Are you still a human?
Quick question some may think I'm not smart for even asking. I really enjoy computers and problem solving. I'm 43 yrs old with no official computer training. I was recently put on disability and not able to do the manual labor I've been involved with my whole life. I'm just wondering if at 43 it's too late to start schooling for a new career in I.T.?? I'd appreciate any advice on what people in and around the business would recommend. I didn't choose to be put on disability at this age and just because I can't do physical manual labor any more doesn't mean I can't learn something rewarding and not physically hard. I'd appreciate any advice on a career direction dealing with computers from the beginning at my age. If it's not practical tell me and if that's the case what direction would you recommend. Thanks, Chris B.
Shit, this will take a long time, so much basics to learn. Thanks for the video tho
Going into the navy as an I.T here in a month. Good to know what I'm getting myself into
Can you make a video of spread sheets on exel If statement
I can add it to my list of things to do.
I.T. Career Questions sir I really like your video. would you be so Kind to make a video about best colleges/university to join for IT Masters degree
I wish I could like this video 100 times.You for straight to each point and I grasp all the information you had to share.Thankyou 😊
I think IT is only for smart people
thank you. Before i started, I tell everyone that I am scared of black screen - last week, I was taught how to ping things. I've bookmarked this and i'll work on the other things that you mentioned.
Don't be afraid. You'll get it figured out with time.
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Thank you, Just starting out at 44. Have a friend where I work that is going to help me. But this is also really good. Would like to have my CompTia A+ within 6 months.
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Great video and screen demonstrations. Im new to the field and I am really trying to sponge right now and learn the ropes. I got alot of clarity from this video for sure!
+Aaron Anthony That's great to hear! Thank you for watching!
MICROSOFT AND WINDOWS IS FOR NOOBS
Strofi Kornego and ur a dumb bitch
yuuuuuge difference between being a Windows server admin and a simple Windows user... and this is coming from a guy who runs Debian.
***** normal companies use linux - ubuntu and red hat
Strofi - A true professional would use whatever is best for a given situation. We get it, you probably read a linux book or two, now you think you're a tech genius. But good luck going into a business with Windows workstations, Office 360, etc, and setting up your uber Unix servers.
Seriously, on that job, just set up the damn Windows Servers and get it over with.
To your surprise - more and more companies are ditching office for libreOffice and Google Docs. Windows server not only cost a fortune - their tech support is 100% complete crap.
Good presentation! You might improve with a slide or a white board listing the key terms so I could screen copy and follow up on your suggestions. Thanks! Cheers, Laurie McLaughlin
everytime i want to start learning for a career change....the amount of programs one needs to know feels so overwhelming.....makes me freeze....every single time.
Can you update this topic for 2021? Thanks.
Is this video still valid for 2021? if not, please make an update. from new technologies like cloud, etc...
Great beginner guide for people wanting to get into I.T.
The first RUclips IT video I’ve watched from beginning to end I love it well done and thank you ❤️❤️
Still a beginner and these had helped me alot, thanks.
Finally a guy that speaks very well!!!
just amazing. Last week I faced an interview and the thing is the question paper was like as you suggested.
Now I am blaming myself why I did not see this before -_-
I used to learn this all basics but due to some issue couldn't make it you helped me alot to remember those basics which I forgot thanks again very useful Video 👍
great video! I just grad and got my B.S in CIS. Trying to get into IT career, and it helps a lot. Currently, I'm trying to learn A+ cerf, hoping it helps land entry position easier.
As an Application Support Engineer never thought about PowerShell & active directory even tho its more for service desk dept but i still need to learn them many thanks for this video
Thanks bro , u really inspired me , i just got into an it program ,