The advances in technology have brought the computers into the mainstream of the world today. Computers, which were once thought to be exclusive, are now being used for every small job, and by almost everybody. Computers consist of two parts – software and hardware. The software can be maintained, developed and updated by many people, as the number of software engineers is very large. But there are only a few experts in the area of computer hardware, which is a technically demanding area of work.
The paradigm shift in the office work culture from paper to computer largely revolves around networking. In most firms, all the computers are joined together by the means of a network, and it is the job of a network engineer to maintain the network and ensure smooth flow of data over the network. The hardware engineers are involved with the routine troubleshooting and fixing of the hardware components like the memory, the processor, the peripherals like printers, of a computer. It is very vital for a company to keep its computers up and running, and for that, every company requires a bunch of individuals with expertise in the area of computer hardware and networking.
Computer hardware and networking courses are offered by almost all major education institutions. In fact, there a number of institutes those are solely dedicated to providing education in this field. Both engineering and diploma degrees are awarded in this area. The students who want to enroll in this course need to have cleared the plus-two exam with a science background.
Career growth in the field of hardware and networking is very good. There are a lot of jobs available, both in the private and public sectors. There are companies which develop hardware, big firms, banks, and schools etc. which are in need of experts in this field. In India, Centre for Development of advanced computing is the nodal agency for this course. Salary is exciting, and those individuals with great credentials can get paid very handsomely. This is a great career to chose, especially for those with a technical bent of mind.
