Network and Computer Systems Administrators

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Occupation Overview - Network and Computer Systems Administrators

Install configure and maintain an organization's local area network (LAN) wide area network (WAN) data communications network operating systems and physical and virtual servers. Perform system monitoring and verify the integrity and availability of hardware network and server resources and systems. Review system and application logs and verify completion of scheduled jobs including system backups. Analyze network and server resource consumption and control user access. Install and upgrade software and maintain software licenses. May assist in network modeling analysis planning and coordination between network and data communications hardware and software.
Training Courses for the Network and Computer Systems Administrators Job Role
Install configure and maintain an organization's local area network (LAN) wide area network (WAN) data communications network operating systems and physical and virtual servers. Perform system monitoring and verify the integrity and availability of hardware network and server resources and systems. Review system and application logs and verify completion of scheduled jobs including system backups. Analyze network and server resource consumption and control user access. Install and upgrade software and maintain software licenses. May assist in network modeling analysis planning and coordination between network and data communications hardware and software.

Core Task Examples:

  • Analyze equipment performance records to determine the need for repair or replacement.
  • Confer with network users about solutions to existing system problems.
  • Configure, monitor, and maintain email applications or virus protection software.
  • Coordinate with vendors and with company personnel to facilitate purchases.
  • Design, configure, and test computer hardware, networking software and operating system software.
  • Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware, software, or other network and system problems, and replace defective components when necessary.
  • Gather data pertaining to customer needs, and use the information to identify, predict, interpret, and evaluate system and network requirements.
  • Load computer tapes and disks, and install software and printer paper or forms.
  • Maintain and administer computer networks and related computing environments, including computer hardware, systems software, applications software, and all configurations.
  • Maintain logs related to network functions, as well as maintenance and repair records.
  • Monitor network performance to determine whether adjustments are needed and where changes will be needed in the future.
  • Operate master consoles to monitor the performance of computer systems and networks and to coordinate computer network access and use.
  • Perform data backups and disaster recovery operations.
  • Perform routine network startup and shutdown procedures, and maintain control records.
  • Plan, coordinate, and implement network security measures to protect data, software, and hardware.
  • Recommend changes to improve systems and network configurations, and determine hardware or software requirements related to such changes.
  • Train people in computer system use.

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