What is meant by “computer maintenance”?
^ BACK TO TOP ^ Keeping security programs and systems current so that files are not purposefully corrupted, stolen, or accidentally misplaced. Maintaining backup management to be sure important files are not destroyed by hardware/software failure or site damage (theft, fire, flood). Making sure computers are at peak performance. This results in few if any “crashes”, and very little down time. Additionally, software companies indicate their software needs to be check and corrected approximately weekly. (Many people outside of professional IT don’t even know this.) Hardware maintenance includes cleaning and repair of existing mechanicals, as well as adding peripherals. Also under this category Network Administrators would place network installation and maintenance (adding, moving or subtracting cables, mechanicals, and yes even people). Finally, a company web page (see ” Does my business need a web site?” needs set up, design and management. These are all the things that full time IT sta
