The transformation of physical networks and infrastructure into easier-to-manage virtualized/software components, hybridization of IT operations and software development roles, and the despecialization of job duties, among others, means that traditional networking roles— and arguably any IT roles with job titles ending with “admin”— will invariably disappear. Network administrators must understand DevOps to stay competitive in the technology field.

• How DevOps compares to Network Administration
• Common tools utilized by DevOps teams
• The projected future of network management