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  • GVA Partners logo

    UNIX / LINUX Management-SME

    GVA PartnersLagos, Nigeria07 April

    Growth in Value Alliance (GV Alliance) Partners is a business advisory and market intelligence services firm. Our objectives are to assist organizations to ...

    Onsite
  • Bible Davids Ministries logo

    IT & Systems / Funnel Builder (GHL)

    Bible Davids Ministri..Abuja, Nigeria07 April

    Bible Davids Ministries (BDM) is a cutting-edge global outreach organization committed to transforming lives through the supernatural power of God, dynamic ...

    Onsite
  • Infytel Communications logo

    IT Manager (Hardware & Enterprise Applications)

    Infytel Communication..Lagos, Nigeria07 April

    Infytel Communications Ltd. is a leading information technology company that specializes in providing industry-focused solutions integrated with leading-edge ...

    Onsite
  • LawPavilion Business Solutions logo

    AI/ML Engineer

    LawPavilion Business ..Lagos, Nigeria07 April

    LawPavilion Business Solutions is the No1 African Provider of LegalTech and Artificial Intelligence solutions. Boasting of an impressive suite of products for ...

    Onsite
  • Iknorbert Communications Limited logo

    ICT Officer

    Iknorbert Communicati..Lagos, Nigeria07 April

    IKNORBERT COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED was established as a company in 2012 after a critical research and observation of the need for a wider deep distribution ...

    Onsite
  • Blowfish Hotel logo

    Assistant IT Support Officer (Intern)

    Blowfish HotelLagos, Nigeria07 April

    In the heart of Victoria Island, The Blowfish Hotel introduces the world to you. A showcase of forward-thinking and bold design. One of the decidedly-modern ...

    Onsite
  • Ekovolt logo

    Network Administrator

    EkovoltLagos, Nigeria07 April

    Ekovolt Telco Limited is a Telecommunications and Information Technology company looking to revolutionize broadband access in Nigeria. Ekovolt was granted a ...

    Onsite
  • Premium Human Resource Solution Limited logo

    Communications Officer

    Premium Human Resourc..Lagos, Nigeria07 April

    Premium HR Solutions is a human resource consultancy company which offers strategic and effective HR solutions for small to medium sized businesses. Job ...

    Onsite
  • Renmoney logo

    Knowledge Management Lead

    RenmoneyLagos, Nigeria06 April

    At Renmoney, we believe finance should be simple, useful and accessible to everyone. That’s what makes us really passionate about leveraging data driven ...

    Onsite
  • The Federal College of Education (Special), Oyo logo

    Programme Analyst II

    The Federal College o..Oyo, Nigeria06 April

    he Federal College of Education (Special), Oyo was established on 5th October, 1977 as Federal Advanced Teacher's college (Special). The institution, according ...

    Onsite
  • Ports and Terminal Operators Nigeria Limited logo

    IT Support Officer

    Ports and Terminal Op..Rivers, Nigeria04 April

    Ports and Terminal Operators Nigeria Limited (PTOL) is a multi-purpose terminal within Port Harcourt, Nigeria. PTOL handles containerized, bulk and general ...

    Onsite
  • ZEZ Nigeria Limited logo

    IT Support Personnel (NYSC)

    ZEZ Nigeria LimitedLagos, Nigeria04 April

    We are an esteemed technical support services provider in the Nigerian oil & gas industry. We provide customized solutions in procurement processes and ...

    Onsite
  • The Place logo

    IT Assistant

    The PlaceAbuja, Nigeria04 April

    The Smackers Limited started operations in 2006 with her flagship trademark The Place Restaurant on Isaac John GRA, Ikeja Lagos. Over the last decade we have ...

    Onsite
  • The Place logo

    IT Assistant

    The PlaceAbuja, Nigeria03 April

    The Smackers Limited started operations in 2006 with her flagship trademark The Place Restaurant on Isaac John GRA, Ikeja Lagos. Over the last decade we have ...

    Onsite
  • Johngate Industrial Company Limited logo

    IT Support Assistant

    Johngate Industrial C..Lagos, Nigeria03 April

    JOHNGATE INDUSTRIAL COMPANY LIMITED, an indigenous private limited liability company started business on January 12, 1987 with the name CHICO WHITE ...

    Onsite
  • Avetium Consult Limited logo

    IT Services Monitoring and Operations Officer

    Avetium Consult Limit..Lagos, Nigeria03 April

    Budget: 150k  Key Responsibilities:  Monitor and analyse IT services to ensure optimal performance, availability, and security. Monitor IT ...

    Onsite

What is network support?

Network Support has to do with everything that keeps an organization’s computer network running, productive, and up-to-date. It is a service that helps to maintain and update a computer network. Anyone working as a network support specialist may work on any piece of a network, from the individual devices to the system itself. 

Network support is also about supporting the people who use the equipment. They handle regular maintenance tasks, testing, and troubleshooting to increase the functionality and productivity of a computer network. 

Network Support Services 

  1. Diagnosis: Network diagnosis refers to the process of identifying, analyzing, and resolving issues related to computer networks. It involves examining the performance, connectivity, and reliability of network systems to diagnose and troubleshoot problems that may impact their functionality.

  2. Scheduled Antivirus Updates: This service is about constantly protecting the computer network from virus attacks. A network support specialist updates the antivirus packages on a computer constantly to ensure the smooth running of the network. 

  3. Operating System Updates: An operating system (OS) is software that manages computer hardware and software resources and provides common services for the system. Operating systems need to be updated regularly and that is one of the services provided in network support. This in turn significantly improves the performance, security, and efficiency of the device.

  4. Troubleshooting: Network troubleshooting is the act of discovering and correcting problems with connectivity, performance, security, and other aspects of networks. It takes a set of procedures, practices, and tools to process numerous requests by a complex mix of users and dispersed network assets and infrastructure.

  5. Remote Network Monitoring: Remote network monitoring refers to the process of monitoring and managing a computer network from a remote location. It involves the use of specialized software tools and technologies to collect and analyze network data, performance metrics, and security events without physically being present at the network's location.

What is Tech support?

Technical support (tech support) refers to a range of services companies provide to their customers for products such as software, mobile phones, printers, and other electronic, mechanical or electromechanical products. Technical support services usually provide users with help in solving some common problems rather than providing training on how to use the product.

Technical support is usually delivered over the telephone, via email, over chat (IM) or using special software or software extensions that the user can employ to directly contact tech support. Technical support representatives are usually very familiar with the ins and outs of the products for which they provide support.

Tech Support Services 

  1. Cybersecurity: Cybersecurity is important for all offices. It covers help in the following areas; two-factor authentication, data backups, per-user access rights to your data, data encryption, safe file sharing, and configurable sharing rules. 

  2. Cloud Services: There is software that allows entire file servers and work computers to live on the cloud. A tech support personnel often helps an organization ensure the safe storing of files on the cloud using the right software such as Microsoft Azure. 

  3. Computer maintenance and repair: One of the services of a tech support specialist is to provide computer maintenance and repair. To keep computers running even longer, a lot of behind-the-scene computer maintenance and repair can be done. 

  4. User Account Management: User Account Management describes the ability for administrators to manage (to create, remove, update and maintain) user access to various IT resources. 

Differences between network and tech support 

  • Tech support involves helping clients with the internet or hard drive issues of a computer or system. Network support involves designing, building and maintaining the network system for a company. 

  • Network support specialists work with businesses or organizations, creating networks for individual use, while technical support specialists work one-on-one with customers to help diagnose and solve problems with their computer use.

  • Network support jobs may require a degree in computer science. Tech support jobs may not necessarily require someone with a degree in computer science, but someone with the needed skills and knowledge.