How to Become an LAN Administrator

Introduction

In most work environments, there is one person whom everyone knows. That person is the computer technician who manages to fix everything that goes haywire on a computer. The official name for person is the LAN Administrator. He is vital to maintaining the daily operations in the workplace. This is how LAN Administrators get their jobs.

Steps

1 Step One

Make security the goal in every task that is performed. This type of work is the main line of defense from viruses and hackers. Read about the latest security measures taken by large companies, as well as the government. The buck stops with the LAN Administrator if anything happens to security. Learn how to work with end users and department managers to make security manageable.

2 Step Two

Use checklists. It will be the LAN Administrator's responsibility to make sure that a variety of tasks are performed. Learn how to use checklists in daily life to get tasks done more efficiently. If, for example, the LAN Administrator has to make sure that every computer in the company has the most up-to-date software, a list of some kind is in order.

3 Step Three

Become a public speaker as well as a good one-on-one communicator. LAN administrators will be responsible for training staff on how to perform various tasks related to software and hardware set. A good trainer will avoid issues in the future with the improper use of equipment and software.

4 Step Four

Review disaster plans from governmental organizations. LAN administrators must be familiar and know how to implement these types of plans. Contact the Department of Homeland Security and study any plans that you are allowed access to that relate to IT in any way.