IT SUPPORT

IT Support Technician Career Guide

A practical roadmap for building the troubleshooting, communication, operating-system, account, and networking skills used in IT support.

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Core support skills

Windows, basic Linux, hardware, peripherals, accounts, Microsoft 365 concepts, browsers, printers, VPNs, and remote-support workflows.

Networking basics

Understand IP settings, Wi-Fi/Ethernet, DNS, DHCP, gateways, VPNs, and simple connectivity tests.

Ticket quality

Record symptoms, impact, troubleshooting performed, evidence, resolution, and escalation clearly.

Customer communication

Set expectations, ask focused questions, explain steps without jargon, and confirm the user's issue is actually resolved.

Career growth

Support can lead toward systems administration, networking, cybersecurity, cloud, endpoint engineering, or service management.

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