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Last Updated: Dec 15, 2004 
Network administrators: We know you have it tough and we're here to help. In your position you cover the gamut - from protecting the network, to migrating, maintaining and communicating. This collection contains info for you ...
Guide to network administration

(07 May 2004)

Good network administration is the backbone of today's technology-dependent enterprises. Network administrators are charged with keeping expansive networks and numerous applications running smoothly, and the job can seem overwhelming at times. We're coming to the rescue with this guide that brings you back to basics. We polled our readers about their most common tasks to find out what the heart and soul of network administration consists of on a daily basis. Here we've outlined the main topics and offer our best information in each area.

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