Network Administration Advantages And Disadvantages

Every Single day it is indeed a full-time job for the network administrator to keep up with the changing technologies. These new technologies come with new challenges, threats, and vulnerabilities which a smart network administrator must solve to keep the system secure. The network administrator must keep up with new hacking techniques, latest countermeasures, and in-depth knowledge of company’s data to address the suspicious activities and minimize their effects. But then comes the question of Ethics. Should the network administrator access employees’ private emails or websites logs to ensure company’s rules aren’t violated? Is it ok to browse employees’ documents or graphics files stored on the computers or on file servers? So, the network administrator has both charms and pitfalls as he has a huge responsibility to secure the company by carrying out his duties in an ethical way. This paper explains some ethical and social challenges a future network administrator may encounter in a company. The paper also introduces some basic ways the new network administrator can use to maintain a healthy, trustful, and ethical relationship between his work and the society.

Dell, Canon, Hewlett Packard, Ricoh, and many more large computing corporations recommend or require that their network support personnel be Network+ certified. Would you want to join the Apple Consultants Network it would be an obligatory prerequisite that you be Network+ certified. Network+ certification is also recognized by the U.S. Department of Defense.

Gary Tucker Network Administrator Installs, configures, and troubleshoots local area computer networks and associated assemblies. Manager IT Services (Pontiac)

What allows businesses to define, manage, access, and secure network resources including files, printers, people, and applications?

I have decided to go into Networking for many reasons, one of those reasons is that it’s the right kind of job for me, as I’m known as the “computer guy”,“the nerd”, “the computer nerd”, and “the IT guy”. The job title for the networking job I’m looking into is known as none other than “Network Administration”. In this amazing job you get to do many important things for any organization that requires internet or computer services. Network administration requires you to: make sure the internet is running smoothly, make sure all systems are fully upgraded for full performance, troubleshoot any problem that happens to the computer system and network system, train all the people having to do with that

Limoncell, T. A., Hogan, C. J., & Chalup, S. R. (2007). The Practice of System and Network Administration, Second Edition. Addison-Wesley Professional.

Become familiar with information about the organization's system and network by reviewing policies and procedures, network topology diagrams, inventory lists of critical assets and components, risk assessments, IT and ICS network policies/practices, and organizational roles and responsibilities.

The administrator is responsible for the overall management and supervision of their organization, to include daily operations and the planning and execution of changes in policies and/or procedures (Garrison, 2009). During periods of change, the administrator must ensure the intent and/or goals of the proposed changes are achieved and upon implementation monitor and document successes and deficiencies (Peak, 2010).

○ a pathway for learning these skills using an appropriate mode of delivery (such as online or face-to-face delivery)

The security engineer will install and manage an organization’s security systems across its network. He will also monitor and react to their output.

- Skills in understanding information and concepts and applying it in a sophisticated and relevant

All compromises or potential compromises must be immediately reported to the Information Technology department. Network administrators are responsible for acting as local information systems security coordinators. These individuals are responsible for establishing appropriate access privileges, monitoring access control logs, and performing similar security actions for the systems they administer. They also are responsible for reporting all suspicious computer and network-security-related activities to the Manager of IT Networks and Support. Network administrators also implement the requirements of this and other information systems security policies, standards, guidelines, and

During the performance evaluation for each employee; supervisors must also discuss additional schooling and training which the employee must conduct to further themselves within the organization. Since NETCOM is an Information Technology organization, many of the courses offered by the organization are related for IT workers. Employees who are not in an IT field should take it upon themselves to see which training events they need to attend and discuss them with their supervisor to ensure they remain competitive in their

Limoncell, T. A., Hogan, C. J., & Chalup, S. R. (2007). The Practice of System and Network Administration, Second Edition. Addison-Wesley Professional.

“They are responsible for LANs, WANs, network segments, and Internet and intranet systems. They install and maintain network hardware and software, analyze problems, and monitor networks to ensure their availability to users. These workers gather data to evaluate a system’s performance, identify user needs, and determine system and network requirements.” (Labor, 2010) The work environment for these workers is ideally a comfortable well-lit office setting. With the expansion of computer networks they are often able to telecommute from home. The education requirement for these workers is typically a bachelor’s degree but a professional certification may be adequate for some employers. “Experience with network security and maintenance is preferred. Because network administrators are involved directly with people in many departments, good communication skills are essential.” (O'Leary & O'Leary, 2008) Network and computer system administrators can expect to earn an annual salary ranging from $41,000 to $104,070. “Median annual wages of network and computer systems administrators were $66,310 in May 2008. The middle 50 percent earned between $51,690 and $84,110. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $41,000, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $104,070.” (Labor, 2010) The future employment outlook for the network and computer systems administrator is good and