system administrator

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system administrator

The system administrator checks the server status on a large monitor.

Definition

Noun: A person whose job is to manage, maintain, and ensure the reliable operation of a computer system, network, or telecommunications system, typically within a business or institutional environment. This role involves installing, configuring, and supporting hardware and software, ensuring security, and troubleshooting problems.

Usage and Examples
  • The system administrator was called to restore the email server after the outage.
  • To install new software on your work computer, you need permission from the system administrator.
  • Her primary responsibility as a system administrator is to keep the network secure from external threats.
Advanced Usage
  • "to wear the hat of a system administrator": To temporarily or additionally perform the duties of a system administrator.
    • Until they hire a replacement, one of the developers will have to wear the hat of a system administrator.
  • Often abbreviated in informal or technical contexts as "sysadmin".
    • I'll forward your ticket to the sysadmin team for resolution.
Variants and Related Words
  • Sysadmin (n): A common abbreviation for "system administrator."
  • Network Administrator (n): A professional specializing in managing and maintaining computer networks, a role often overlapping with or specialized from a system administrator.
  • Database Administrator (DBA) (n): A specialist responsible for the performance, integrity, and security of databases.
  • Administration (n): The process or duties of managing a system. (e.g., ).
Synonyms
  • Admin (informal abbreviation)
  • Systems Analyst (though this can imply more design-focused work)
  • IT Manager (can imply a more senior or managerial role)
Related Phrases and Idioms
  • To have root/admin access: To possess the highest level of control over a system, allowing configuration of all settings.
    • Only the lead system administrator has root access to the production servers.
  • To be on call: A common condition for a system administrator's job, meaning they must be available to address emergencies outside of normal working hours.
    • The system administrator is on call this weekend in case of any server issues.
system administrator

The system administrator checks the server status on a large monitor.

Noun
  1. a person in charge of managing and maintaining a computer system of telecommunication system (as for a business or institution)