C182 INTRODUCTION TO IT STUDY GUIDE,2024

C182 INTRODUCTION TO IT STUDY GUIDE,2024Identify Major IT Roles & Functions • Administration - An administrator is in charge of some portion of the IT infrastructure. • Network administrator - oversees all aspects of the computer network. The network administrator’s duties include physically laying down cable, making connections, and working with the network hardware (for instance, routers and switches). • Database administrator - focus on the design, development, and support of database management systems (DBMSs). Tasks will include installation, maintenance, performance analysis, and troubleshooting as with the other administrative areas • Security administrator - install, configure, and administer appropriate firewall security to protect the organization's systems and to work proactively against such intrusions. • Web administrator - also known as a webmaster, but more precisely referred to as a web server administrator. This role is responsible for maintaining websites, which differs from the development of websites. Specifically, the web administrator must install, configure, maintain, secure, and troubleshoot the web server.