Configuring Your Network involves customizing the network for your use, creating network accounts and groups for users, and creating shared disk drives for users to store and share files and programs. It also involves setting up print queues and installing network support on workstations. Managing Your Network involves mapping the network for easier management and troubleshooting, setting security measures, tuning the network for best speed, creating standards for hardware and software additions, putting backup systems in place, installing monitoring software, and figuring out troubleshooting plans. Proper initial configuration and ongoing management can save huge amounts of time over the coming months.