Trained to be a:Computer Network TechnicianNetwork AdministratorNetwork SpecialistSystem AdministratorTechnical SupportNetwork Administration Diploma, CCNA A+ CertifiedMy Studies included:A+ EssentialsLinux Administration I & IIConfiguring Windows 7Implementing, managing, and maintaining a Windows Server 2008 network infrastructureSQL Server 2008 and performing database administrator installation, configuration and maintenanceConfiguring Microsoft Exchange Server 2007A+ ApplicationsComputer network projectCISCO RouterPlanning, implementing, and maintaining a Windows Server 2008 active directory infrastructureWindows Server virtualization and configurationEstablish, operate, maintain and co-ordinate the use of local and wide area networks (LANs and WANs), mainframe networks, hardware, software and related computer equipment. They set up and maintain Internet and intranet Web sites and Web-server hardware and software, and monitor and optimize network connectivity and performance.Maintain, troubleshoot, repair and administer local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), mainframe networks, computer workstations, connections to the Internet and peripheral equipmentEvaluate and install computer hardware, networking software, operating system software and software applicationsOperate master consoles to monitor the performance of computer systems and networks and to co-ordinate access and use of computer networksProvide problem-solving services to network usersInstall, maintain, troubleshoot and upgrade Web-server hardware and softwareImplement network traffic and security monitoring software, and optimize server performancePerform routine network start up and close down and maintain control recordsPerform data backups and disaster recovery operationsConduct tests and perform security and quality controlsControl and monitor e-mail use, Web navigation, and installed softwarePerform shell scripting or other basic scripting tasksMay supervise other workers in this group.