To understand what network administrators do, it’s useful to first understand the role of a network within a business. A network is any series of connected devices. This can describe either local area ...

I'm trying to figure out the differences between a network administrator and a systems administrator.<BR>Using Salary.com, the descriptions are very similar: <BR><BR ...

Network and computer systems administrators are responsible for the day-to-day operation of an organization's computer networks. They organize, install, and support an organization’s computer systems, ...

Step-by-step instructions to walk you through network-administration projects that can hone skills in IP addressing, Wi-Fi monitoring, documenting asset configuration, setting up DNS, and more. A ...

In the first article in this series focusing on the top 5 languages for systems admins, I wrote about not being too fond of programming. To recap, it’s not because I don’t see the value behind it, ...

Computerworld recently showcased 10 great free network management tools. Readers responded with some of their own favorites, so I’m going to take a look at those tools and report on their capabilities ...