Overview

Network Administration is the comprehensive process of managing, maintaining, and securing an organization’s computer networks. This involves the configuration and optimization of network hardware and software, the management of user access and permissions, continuous monitoring of performance, and the resolution of network-related issues to ensure reliability, efficiency, and security. A well-administered network supports seamless communication, data sharing, and operational productivity across all departments.

Topics

• 💻 Subnetting & IP Address Management

  Subnetting: Divides a network into smaller, manageable segments for better performance and security.
  IP Address Management: Allocates, tracks, and manages IP addresses within a network.

• 🚀 Routing Protocols: OSPF, BGP

  OSPF: Used within organizations for dynamic routing.
  BGP: Used between organizations to determine the best path for data across networks.

• 🖥 Switching & VLANs

  Switching: Connects devices within a network.
  VLANs: Segments networks to improve performance and security.

• 🔒 Network Security & Access Control

  Network Security: Protects data and resources from threats.
  Access Control: Manages who can access network resources and how.

• ⚙️ Troubleshooting & Performance Tuning

  Troubleshooting: Identifies and resolves network issues.
  Performance Tuning: Optimizes network speed, reliability, and efficiency.

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