Can one be a network administrator without knowing anything abt programming?

Can they?

 

Yes.

 

Conversely I don't think you can be a good windows programmer without also
being an MCSE.
Glenn MCNGP #16

 

Yes and No.

A Network admin does not need to know much about programming but it sure
helps if they at least know some of the common concepts. Scripting and basic
programming is getting more and more common in the networking world.

 

You really need to know Windows Scripting Host thou Microsoft wont test you
on it.

 

If you can't do some basic scripting, you better have a great pair of
running shoes and very fast typing skills.

Also, having a good concept of programming will help you if your ever part
of a design team creating any sort of application or if you're ever in
management.

But no you don't have to be a programmer. Realistically there are too many
areas of specialization within just the MCSE field, only a few of which MS
has actually recognized like security and messaging. You'd have to be a
really exceptional individual to tackle both the MCSE and MCSD.

 

I don't see why not. I mean as long as you know what can
be done, you dont need to know how to do it. After all
what good would outsourcing be if no one ever used it?

We are not developers, we are admins. I became an admin
because, I for one, hate writing code.

Anyone else agree?

 

I would agree that you don't need to be a full blown application Architect
to be a Net Admin, but if you seriously look at how the Net Admin jobs are
evolving,,, you should know how the programming loops work, what is
if-then-else statement and what is this thing called variable. For example,
if you want anything useful done with Active Directory, it might be nice to
be able to write some decent scripts. The line between a basic programmer
and a Net Admin is very blurred when you talk about Code or not to code.

 

Yes but it is harder; it's more work; and you will not be a true
professional until you learn some basic programming.

Doesn't mean one cannot do the job nor say anything bad about
such an admin, unless he chooses to stay ignorant.

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Heck I know some network administrators who don't know anything about
administrating networks.

 

If you can't do some basic scripting, you better have a great pair of

Please explain ok?

 

Heck I know some network administrators who don't know anything about

Hahaha!

That made me laugh... thanks!

 

it's not funny, it's true, way too often

 

Yeah, but laughing sure beats crying.

 

indeed

 

Unless you are crying because you laughed too much...