Operating Systems Concepts 1/e Ruth Watson Chapter 8 Chapter 8 Network Administrator Ruth Watson

Operating Systems Concepts 1/e Ruth Watson Chapter 8 2 Objectives Describe the role of a network administrator Explain the administrative tools List at least three administrative tools and explain what they are used for Explain what an MMC is Differentiate between a member server and a domain controller Explain the importance of ethics List at least two different jobs in the IT field and explain what characteristics might be a good match

Operating Systems Concepts 1/e Ruth Watson Chapter 8 3 Introduction Network administrator’s duties might include:  Developing a network  Installing a network  Maintaining a network  Troubleshooting a Network  Communicating  Training  And more…

Operating Systems Concepts 1/e Ruth Watson Chapter 8 4 Important Terms to Understand Ethics Software piracy System administrator

Operating Systems Concepts 1/e Ruth Watson Chapter 8 5 Role of a Network Administrator A network administrator’s duties might include:  Developing  Installing  Developing and issuing user names  Maintaining a password system  Providing security  Documenting  Troubleshooting  Communicating  Training

Operating Systems Concepts 1/e Ruth Watson Chapter 8 6 Administrative Tools on a Workstation Computer Management The interface to manage:  Disks  Create Accounts  Monitor activity  Monitor Performance  Defrag the disk  Manage services It has three main tools:  System Tools  Storage  Services and Applications

Operating Systems Concepts 1/e Ruth Watson Chapter 8 7 Computer Management- System Tools Event Viewer:  Application Log  Security Log  System Log System Information  Operating System  Service Packs  Drivers  Installed Applications Performance Logs and Alerts  Monitor Hardware

Operating Systems Concepts 1/e Ruth Watson Chapter 8 8 Computer Management- Storage Disk Management Information  Partitions  Storage Media Devices Create Partitions Delete Partitions Disk Defragmenter Logical Drives

Operating Systems Concepts 1/e Ruth Watson Chapter 8 9 Computer Management- Service and Applications Shows you all of the services installed on your computer  Can Start, Stop or Pause a service

Operating Systems Concepts 1/e Ruth Watson Chapter 8 10 Administrative Tools on a Server Overview of a Domain Controller Domain Controllers have more options for managing Directory Services:  A database that organizes resources in the domain Active Directory:  Add new users to the domain

Operating Systems Concepts 1/e Ruth Watson Chapter 8 11 Ethics - Access Network Administrators have to keep private information  such as payroll Responsible for the integrity of the network Should report problems considered unprofessional

Operating Systems Concepts 1/e Ruth Watson Chapter 8 12 Ethics - Licensing Network Administrators must keep track of software usage and installation Network Administrators cannot just give out software

Operating Systems Concepts 1/e Ruth Watson Chapter 8 13 Careers Network Administrators must:  Like to work with hardware and software  Like to work with people  Solve problems  Communicate  Get their hands dirty from time-to-time  Stay up-to-date

Operating Systems Concepts 1/e Ruth Watson Chapter 8 14 Summary Network Administrators must have patience Troubleshooting is a top priority Ethics is vital Responsibilities include:  Developing  Installing  Managing  Securing

Operating Systems Concepts 1/e Ruth Watson Chapter 8 15 Questions?