What Does Network Administration Consist Of?
Commercial network administration mainly consists of but is not limited to, network monitoring, management, and maintaining both quality and security.
Network monitoring is critical when monitoring unusual traffic patterns, the overall health of the network infrastructure, and all the devices that are connected to the network. It can also help to detect abnormal activity, network issues, or excessive consumption early on.
Network management includes multiple administrative functions that range from configuration, network planning, and implementation, in addition to the following:
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implementing the network to ensure maximum efficiency
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replanning the network based on the changing organizational requirements
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applying security patches and updating the firmware of the network
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configuring networking and security protocols infrastructure, that include hubs, routers, switches, and firewalls
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evaluating quality and capacity to increase or reduce network capacity and manage resource wastage
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assessing the network for any weaknesses
Network security uses numerous methods to ensure a network is kept secure. For instance, using multiple tools like firewalls, intrusion detection or stopping systems, and anti-malware software from gaining access to a network.
Network administration goals
Network administration aims to create a reliable, secure network that helps with the day-to-day business operations.
Generally, network administration goals will include the following:
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maintaining a resilient, high-quality network
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plan and improve network capacity to enable network access and operations
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leverage networking tools for systems administration and better network administration control
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prevent activities from compromising or using the network as an attack vector
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track and document any relevant changes
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evaluate any potential risks and orchestrate effective mitigations
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identify and mitigate intrusions to avoid security breaches
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