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server administrator definition

• Posted by anoop murali February 18, 2019 Filed in Technology #server administrator definition  346 views
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  A Server Administrator is responsible for the computer servers of an organization. This individual ensures on a daily basis that they are running efficiently by performing upgrading and maintenance tasks on hardware and software, resolving technical problems, overseeing their activity levels, ensuring server security.

  While Server Administrators work primarily with servers, they also manage various other types of computing equipment that makes up part of the network. This includes PCs, mobile devices and network appliances like routers and switches. Server administrators install, configure, and maintain various types of hardware and software, which often involves creating user accounts, carrying out backup and recovery functions.

  One has to have a bachelor’s degree in engineering and specialization in at least one operating system (Windows or Mac or Linux). They should be comfortable working with databases and WANs/LANs.

  The average salary for a Windows Server Administrator is $80,167 and for a Linux Administrator is $90,457.

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