A network managers day to day jobs may include:

Configuration
This is the process in which you organize and maintain information about all the components of a computer network. You will also be required to set up all the correct permissions, settings and software. For example a student should not have the same permissions as an administrator. When the network needs work (e.g. Repair, modification, expansion, upgrading) it is referred to configuration.

Fault management
This is the process where you detect, isolate and correct malfunctions (Faults) in a network. It includes maintaining and examining error logs, acting on error detection notifications, tracing and identifying faults. You do this because if you just left a fault then it could cause countless problems and even stop the network from running properly. Moreover it could be a security risk as it could leave a vulnerability

Account management
This is the process in which you identify individual or groups that have access to different network resources and make sure that then have the correct rights, for example a student should not be allowed on the staff shared area.

Performance variables
Network throughput: - This is where you look at the rate of production or the rate at which something can be processed.
User response times: - This is where

Line utilisation: - This is where you look at what is using the most data and where it’s being passed around to. For example you may notice that one area of your business may be using up all the bandwidth so you may want to act upon it.

Other activities
Planning: - This is where you plan a new network or things that you are wanting to add to the network, this can take some time as you will need to collaborate different areas of the business. For example, the finance team
Designing: - This is where you would design a brand new network or