system administration

system administration:    Theday-to-day administrative and management tasks performed by the system administrator, including:

   • Starting up and shutting down the system

   • Setting the system time and date

   • Assigning and changing passwords

   • Adding and removing users and groups

   • Installing, upgrading, and removing application packages and installing operating system upgrades

   • Backing up the system, storing archives off location, and restoring backups as needed

   • Installing and configuring new hardware such as printers, storage devices, and communications systems

   • Monitoring system performance and making tuning adjustments as necessary

   See also system administrator.

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