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Introduction to Systems
Administration and Policy
Frameworks Lecture 1
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Information Technology System Administration - refers to managing and maintaining computer systems, ensuring that they function efficiently, securely, and in alignment with organizational goals.
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Information Technology System Administration Roles and Responsibilities: • Managing hardware and software. • Monitoring and optimizing system performance. • Ensuring system security and data integrity. • Managing users, permissions, and system policies.
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Information Technology System Administration Importance: • System uptime and reliability. • Security of IT infrastructure. • Alignment of IT systems with organizational needs.
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Information Technology Administrative Domains: Network Administration: Management of network resources (e.g., IP address allocation, firewalls). Storage Administration: Managing disk space, data backups, and storage quotas. Security Administration: Implementing and managing security policies such as firewalls, antivirus, and user access. Resource Allocation: Balancing CPU, memory, and network resources to optimize system performance
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Information Technology IT Governance & Policy Frameworks:
IT Governance: Refers to how IT resources are managed and
controlled within an organization to align with business goals. Policy Frameworks: A set of guidelines and rules that govern how IT systems are used within an organization. Examples: Security policies: Define how security is enforced. Access control policies: Who has access to what systems/data. Resource usage policies: How resources (CPU, disk space, etc.) are allocated. CollegeBackup and of Engineering andRecovery Policies: Defining backup schedules andTechnology Information procedures for disaster recovery. Thank you!