Installation and Maintenance: Install, configure, and maintain hardware components such as servers, desktop computers, laptops, printers, routers, switches, and other peripherals. Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve hardware issues, including hardware failures, compatibility issues, and performance problems. Upgrades and Repairs: Upgrade hardware components to improve performance or replace faulty hardware. Perform repairs when necessary. Inventory Management: Keep track of hardware inventory, including maintaining records of hardware assets, tracking warranties, and managing equipment disposal. Security: Ensure that hardware devices are configured securely, including setting up firewalls, implementing access controls, and installing security patches. Performance Monitoring: Monitor hardware performance and identify areas for improvement or optimization. Documentation: Maintain documentation related to hardware configurations, installations, and troubleshooting procedures. Networking Responsibilities: Network Setup and Configuration: Design, set up, and configure computer networks, including local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), and wireless networks. Network Security: Implement security measures to protect the network from unauthorized access, malware, and other security threats. This includes setting up firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and virtual private networks (VPNs). Network Monitoring: Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues such as network congestion, packet loss, and downtime. IP Address Management: Manage IP address allocation and ensure that IP address assignments are efficient and properly documented. Network Protocols: Configure and manage network protocols such as TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, and SNMP. Network Hardware Configuration: Configure and maintain network hardware devices such as routers, switches, firewalls, and access points. Backup and Recovery: Implement backup and recovery solutions for network devices and data to ensure business continuity in case of network failures or disasters. Documentation: Maintain documentation of network configurations, diagrams, and policies to facilitate troubleshooting and future planning.