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What are the top 3 traits or skills every network administrator must have to excel?

Can you suggest any tips or insights to develop your network administrator expertise?

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mhall2006 in Fort Irwin, California

38 months ago

A network administrator is the IT professional (Information Technologist) that manages, administers and services the network/PC’s of an organization.

A network administrator’s responsibilities and duties cover a wide range of technologies used in a network or telecommunications network. Starting with the setup and configuration of equipment such as servers, computers, routers and many other devices and wiring used in a physical network, LAN (local area network) or WAN ( wide area network) moving to the software packages used to manage and secure the network, and ending with the administrative duties associated with managing any department or organization. With the use of tools such as hardware, operating system, security software and networking protocols and standards the network and kept secure and running smoothly. So as you can imagine a network administrator pretty much has to be a jack of all trades, so to speak, in the technology industry.

Communication is also a key element associated with network administration, a network administrator has to not only be able to communicate the technical information to those who may not have a back ground or training as in depth as his/her’s in technology but also has to posses the ability to listen to the wants and needs of the users and other managers who work with the network. In short don’t just hear what’s being said listen to what information the speaker is trying to convey. Understanding the wants and needs of the organization the administrator is supporting is crucial in the design, development and upgrading of the network for both current use and future endeavors and expansion.

Documentation is also critical for networks. Good documentation is the backbone of efficient troubleshooting. Being able to see how things are hook up and configured is a plus when troubleshooting hardware issues, having access to the specifications, configurations and protocols being used in a networks hardware and software pac

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yolanda in Marshall, Texas

36 months ago

Good comment mhall2006!!

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yolanda in Marshall, Texas

36 months ago

good comment mhall2006.

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RAJ in Delhi, India

36 months ago

Tell me something important things for getting a good job in foreign country and salary...

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Vikas Raut in Nagpur, India

34 months ago

Tell me something important things for getting a good job in maharashtra and salary in the field of Hardware &Networking +BE(Electronics & communication)?.

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sreenivas in Dubai, United Arab Emirates

33 months ago

what are the important things for getting jobs in network administrator

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deddy in Pretoria, South Africa

26 months ago

thanks for the help you really helped me

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Patrick OBryant in Las Vegas, Nevada

25 months ago

One of the absolute things you will find to be an asset to you, That will allways get you the interview, is a Network+ Cert. This Cert will never expire like the A+ and Security+......

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geek in Vallejo, California

18 months ago

Patrick OBryant in Las Vegas, Nevada said: One of the absolute things you will find to be an asset to you, That will allways get you the interview, is a Network+ Cert. This Cert will never expire like the A+ and Security+......

Response a bit late but Comptia will change their policy this coming January. For A+, N+, Security+ taken after Dec 31 2010 you will renew your licence every 3 yrs... If you have not taken your cert yet. Take it now!

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Joseph Reagan in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

16 months ago

I have 2 networking administrator jobs open for immediate fill. The main requirement is a top clearance or secret with SSBI. I can be reached at joseph.reagan@hirewarriors.com.

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Abdul in Toronto, Ontario

1 month ago

I want to take a network administrator program which is for 7.5 months, can anyone advice on if would be advisable and also do you think the market is good for network administrators or computer technicians.

Thanks,
Abdul

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Pradeep in Delhi, India

1 month ago

hello, I had recently done CCNA and i want to grow as a network administrator. But every company wants an experience guys So can you please help me out how to jond a job and also do i need to study further (CCNA).

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Pradeep in Delhi, India

1 month ago

hello, I had recently done CCNA and i want to grow as a network administrator. But every company wants an experience guys So can you please help me out how to jond a job and also do i need to study further (CCNP).

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