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Objective
To become an Outstanding and Committed IT Professional, being a member of the best team that administers system network (LAN / WAN), the backbone of any organisation.

Profile
Over seven years of professional experience in Networking and System Administration. Have good exposure in Windows NT/2000 Installation, Configuration & Administration. Familiar with installing and configuring Cisco routers, Catalyst switches and Intel switches. Well versed in IPX/SPX, NETBIOS, FTP and TCP/IP Protocols.
Expert in installing and configuring Internet Information Server 5.0, Microsoft Exchange Server 2000 and Internet Security and Acceleration Server. Have good exposure in Novell Netware 3.x network, MS SQL Server 7.0 and 2000 Database Installation, Configuration and Administration.

Hold a Bachelor degree in Electronics and Communications Engineering in Madurai Kamaraj University, India. Had also completed Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA2.0), Microsoft Certified Professional in Windows NT 4.0 certifications.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

. Currently employed as Network Administrator at White House, Chennai, India from April 2000 to till date.

. Worked as Senior Engineer at ASP Computers, Chennai, India from Feb 1998 till March 2000.

. Worked as Customer Support Engineer at Computer Vision, New Delhi, India from March 1995 till January 1998

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Hardware: Configuration and Maintenance of Cisco 1600, 1700 series Routers, Cisco Catalyst 1900, Intel 440 series Switches, Compaq, Bay Networks & D-Link Hubs, IBM Netfinity, Dell Power Edge Servers, Optiplex Desktops and Inspiron & Latitude series Laptops, IBM and Compaq Desktops.

Operating Systems: Windows 2000, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 9x, Novell Netware 3.x, Novel DOS 7, Redhat Linux 6.2, MS DOS 6.22

LAN Technologies: Ethernet, Fast Ethernet and VLAN

WAN Technologies: RRAS, PPP, HDLC, ISDN, PSTN

Protocols: TCP/IP, NetBEUI, IPX/SPX, SNMP, SMTP, PPP, FTP

Routing Protocols: RIP, IGRP and OSPF

Web & Mail Servers: Internet Information Server 4.0 & 5.0, Microsoft Exchange Server 5.5 & 2000

Software: Microsoft BackOffice 4.5 and 2000 products which includes MS Windows 2000 server, MS SQL 2000, MS ISA server and MS SMS. MS .NET Frame work, PC Anywhere 9.02, MS Visual Studio 6.0, MS-Office 97, 2000 & XP, MS Outlook & Outlook Express 5, Norton Utilities, McAfee VirusScan 4.5

Database Servers: SQL Server 7.0 & 2000

ACHIEVEMENTS

Organization: White House, Chennai

April 2000 - Till Date

Major Projects Done in White House

1. Design and Implementation of Point–to-Point Leased circuits using Cisco Routers 1600 series.

Point-to-Point leased circuits established by Department of Telecommunication which connects the Chennai Head office to the factory Guduvanchery (50Kms distance).
The hardware components used here is CISCO 1601T, one WIC serial interface card, ASCOM Modem G 703 and the necessary cables.
The router is properly configured and tested.
After the successful installation, users in HO and factory are given training to utilise the resources. They can share files and folders, send and receive Emails easily.

Maintenance
Monitor the leased line link status (64KB).
Periodically Monitor the interface status and load on routers.
Diagnosed resolve network connectivity issues throughout the organization.

2. Design and Implementation of Web Server

The web server plays the following role,
1. Application server
2. Mail server

As an application server, various projects are developed in ASP and Visual Basic with SQL2000 as Database. The web sites are,
www.whitehouseindia.com
www.whitehouseit.com
www.textileservices.net
www.ilearnserver.com
www.ilearnseries.com
www.skillguard.com

As a Mail server, Multiple Email domains are configured in Exchange server 2000. The Email domains are as follows,
Whitehouseindia.com
Whitehouseit.com
Greenexports.net
iLearnserver.com
Textileservices.net

Security Details:
1. Microsoft Base line security software installed and configured accordingly.
2. Hot fix, latest Patches are configured and scheduled for update.
3. IIS Lockdown toolkit installed and configured accordingly.
4. McAfee Antivirus installed and configured for scheduled update.
5. ERD updated as needed.

Backup Details:
1. SAM backup updated as needed
2. Exchange user configuration and mailbox backup configured and scheduled.
3. SQL database backup configured and scheduled.

Hardware Configuration:
P-IV 1.6 GHz, 1GB RAM, 40GB HDD with RAID1 for fault tolerance.

Software Configuration
Windows 2000 server with SP2, SQL 2000 server with SP2, and Exchange Server 2000 with SP2.

Maintenance:
Periodically Monitor the status of Web server Performance.
Email is generated whenever a queue load is high in exchange 2000 server.
Alert message is configured for any abnormal activities.

3. Design and Implementation of Internet Security and Acceleration Server

The server is properly configured with two Network Interface Card as per the industry standard. The server is configured with windows 2000 stand alone server and ISA 2000 server.
The server is properly configured to block web sites and virus attacks. Rules are been created to allow certain protocols (like HTTP, POP3, SMTP, TELNET etc.), Scheduled downloads sites scanning all the incoming files to improve security.

As an Administrator, the regular activities are:

 Administration of DELL Poweredge2400 servers and Desktop Optiplex GX-110 machines.

 Administration of 300+ nodes LAN comprising of Intel Switches, Hubs and NT Servers.

 Administration and Troubleshooting of Microsoft Exchange server 2000 for intranet mailing system.

 Perform regular backups of all servers in the organization.

 Updated Back office server 4.5 with Back office 2000 server Products which includes windows 2000 server, SQL 2000 server, ISA Server, Exchange 2000 server etc.,

 Configuring Active directory services, Organizational Units etc.,

 Microsoft ISA server is configured for Internet Access.

Other Responsibilities are,

 Provide Entire operating solution to the whole group of companies.

 Maintaining and keep track of optimum spares required for the support.

 Identify suitable vendor for purchase of computer components, peripherals and software.

 Keep records and maintaining track of warranty of all the computers spares and peripherals.

Organization: ASP Computers, Chennai

February 1998- March 2000

Senior Engineer

As a senior Engineer, was responsible for the following to various customers like Aptech, NIIT & BDPS etc.

 Administration and troubleshooting of a LAN comprising about 50 windows 95/98 nodes and NT Servers.

 Setup, configure and maintain Intranet servers running IIS4.0.

 Administration of MS-Exchange server and clients.

 Monitor and Troubleshoot Intel Express 310T Ethernet Switches. Servers were directly connected to the switch ports to provide dedicated bandwidth.

 Creating User and Groups, Managing Disk Spaces, File System Management, File System Maintenance, Printer Configuration System Backup and Software Installation.

 Maintaining HP Laser Printers, HP DeskJet Printers, Scanners and DOT Matrix Printers.

 Configuring and Maintaining Proxy server for Multiple Internet access.

 Providing Technical Support and conducting training programs for the customer support team and new installation group.

 Providing Network Environment Management, such as Establishing a Quality Physical, Electrical and Electrostatic Network Environment.

 Designing and implementing Networks for corporate customers.

 Pre-sales support for marketing executives.

Organization: Computer Vision, New Delhi

March 1995 - January 1998

Customer Support Engineer

As a customer support Engineer, was responsible for the following,

 Maintenance and servicing of all PC desktop range of products Compaq, HP, HCL and Wipro. Solving Printing Problems in standalone as well as in network environment.

 Assembling and Maintaining of all ranges of PCs and Peripherals.

 Software and Hardware support for their clients.

 Attending breakdown calls.

 Configuring Multimedia and Internet systems.

 Configuring Novel Netware 3.12 for file transfer files for Windows for Workgroup network environment with Ethernet technologies.

 Install & configure CDROM drives with Sound Blaster Cards, Network Cards and other peripherals under different operating systems.

 Troubleshoot and fix problems in Desktop & Notebook PCs.

 Evaluate new strategies and standards for newly acquired hardware & software for few of our corporate clients

 Configuring Peer-to-Peer network like Novell Dos and Lantastic Network Environment with Ethernet and Token Ring network technologies.

 Providing data recovery solutions in DOS and Novell Netware environment using Norton Utilities.

PERSONAL DETAILS

Name : R.ALAGARSAMY

Sex : Male

Marital Status : Married

Nationality : Indian

Passport Number : Q 583766 (Valid till 20 Jan 2004)

Permanent Address : L-28, TNHB
Kalanivasal
Karaikudi-630003
India
Phone: 91-4565-255092
Referees : A.Yasir Arafat
System Manager
White House
1096, Evr Periyar Road, Periamed
Chennai – 600 003
Email- yasirarafat2k@yahoo.com

P. Sivakumar
Branch Manager
ASP Computers
C-489, 9th Street, Periyar Nagar
Chennai-600 082
Email- pppsk@hotmail.com

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