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The terms network administrator, '''network specialist''' and '''network analyst''' designate job positions of Engineer s involved in Computer Network s, the people who carry out '''network administration'''.

Network administrators are basically the network equivalent of and Software that comprises the network.

This normally includes the deployment, , Router s, Firewalls , etc. Network administration commonly includes activities such as network Address assignment, assignment of Routing protocols and Routing Table configuration as well as configuration of Authentication and AuthorizationDirectory Service s.

It often includes maintenance of network facilities in individual machines, such as s, VPN gateways, Intrusion Detection System s, etc.

Network specialists and analysts concentrate on the network design and security, particularly Troubleshooting and/or Debugging network-related problems. Their work can also include the maintenance of the network's Authorization infrastructure, as well as network Backup systems.

They also perform Network Management functions including:
  • provide support services

  • ensure that the network is used efficiently, and

  • ensure prescribed service-quality objectives are met.



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