Network management is the act of ensuring that a computer network operates efficiently and without issue. Those working in network management are expected to wield an extensive array of skills and tools to maintain the network's functionality and support its users. We presently live in a world that is increasingly controlled by networks; most of our jobs rely on the Internet and internal servers for the ability for employees to do their jobs, and much of our time outside of work – whether we're interacting with friends or family on social media, sending emails, or using streaming services – is still dictated by the functionality of a network somewhere. Without network managers doing their job effectively, our lives as we know them would look very different. This post will discuss the average network manager's various roles and how network management ties into the core tenets of information technology.
