108 Tasks a SysAdmin Might Do

(From Analysis of the System Administrator Occupation
Copyright © 2000 by SAGE, The System Administrators Guild.)

Network Configuration and Management

29. Coordinate network topology and design with network administrators (e.g., new installation, upgrade).

30. Plan, obtain, assign, and manage Internet names (e.g., DNS, domain name registration).

31. Plan, obtain, assign, and manage Internet addresses (e.g., DHCP, AS numbers, OSPF areas).

32. Configure and manage network file/data synchronization and/or distribution (e.g., rdist, SMS).

33. Configure and manage network time sychronization in servers (e.g., ntpd).

34. Configure and manage network file systems and servers (e.g., NFS, RFS, AFS, SAMBA).

35. Monitor connectivity to detect network faults and measure network performance (e.g., ping, traceroute).

36. Troubleshoot and correct network failures (e.g., cables, hubs, routing).

37. Configure network interfaces (e.g., netmask, broadcast, speed, mode, ppp modem).

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