Do Network Administrators Need to Know Programming?
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What does a network administrator need to know?

Key Hard Skills

Network administrators acquire hard skills through educational programs and practical experience. With knowledge of network types and functions, these professionals build competencies in programming languages, software and hardware management, and network security.

DO network administrators need to know coding?

To answer the OP, “scripting” is a good little skill to have especially in System Administration. … Absolutely, if you plan on doing any type of testing, you really need to know some scripting. You don’t have to be an expert, you just need to be able to read a scripts and make modifications.

Robert Thorne

Robert Thorne

Automotive & Future Transportation Editor

Robert Thorne covers electric vehicle innovations, autonomous driving systems, global mobility trends, and automotive engineering developments.

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