What are the functions of a network administrator?

Planning, Designing the network

Maintaining the network

Expanding the network

Troubleshooting the Network Issues

·         Designing and planning the network

·         Setting up the network

·         Maintaining the network

·         Expanding the network

Maintain availability of networks as per company KPI

A network administrator is responsible for keeping an organization’s computer network up to date and running smoothly

Network administration (including backup, security management, user account management, e-mail systems including e-mail web server, internet access, office systems and applications support).

Supports server, network and desktop hardware, software and applications.

Performs technology needs analysis.

Rolls out hardware and software to ensure optimal deployment of resources.

Plans, implements, and supports the network and computing infrastructure plan.

Manages small to medium sized projects according to agreed upon budgets and schedules.

Assists with technology planning through ongoing research.

• Installing network and computer systems
• Maintaining, repairing and upgrading network and computer systems
• Diagnosing and fixing problems or potential problems with the network and its hardware, software and systems
• Monitoring network and systems to improve performance

• Network monitoring
• Testing the network for weakness
• Keeping an eye out for needed updates
• Installing and implementing security programs
• In many cases, E-mail and Internet filters
• Evaluating implementing network

As a network administrator, your tasks generally fall into the following areas:

• Designing and planning the network

• Setting up the network

• Maintaining the network

• Expanding the network

Each task area corresponds to a phase in the continuing life cycle of a network. You might be responsible for all the phases, or you might ultimately specialize in a particular area, for example, network maintenance.