Network Administrator

A Network Administrator is in charge of ensuring that the computers, and other electronic devices, work as efficiently as possible in a business environment. On this page you will learn about the role of a Network Administrator as well as the skills and qualifications you need to become a Network administrator in industry.

Difficulty Level: Medium

What is a Network Administrator?

A network administrator is an IT expert who manages an organization's network. The network administrator must possess a high level of technological knowledge and is most commonly the highest level of technical staff within a given organization. Network administrators keep networks operational and monitor functions and operations within the network.

A network administrator is responsible for installing, maintaining and upgrading any software or hardware required to efficiently run a computer network. The IT or computer network may extend to a local area network, wide area network, the Internet and intranets.

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