computer network administration
/kəmˈpjuːtər ˈnɛtˌwɜrk ædˌmɪnɪˈstreɪʃən/ · com·pu·ter net·work ad·min·i·stra·tion
noun
- The practice of managing, configuring, monitoring, and securing computer networks, including tasks such as routing, troubleshooting, and policy enforcement. After graduating, she pursued a career in computer network administration, ensuring the company's servers stayed online and protected.
Synonyms
network managementIT administrationsystems administrationnetwork administrationnetwork operationsnetwork oversightnetwork governancenetwork engineering
Antonyms
Did you know? The term gained prominence in the 1980s when the rise of LANs (local area networks) created a new professional specialty distinct from general system administration.