An Overview of Systems Administration

Waukesha, Wisconsin, resident Michael Rinderle possesses an educational background in computer science and 20 years of professional experience in the field. Michael Rinderle serves as a software engineer at Sof Digital and a systems administrator at Rinderle Door Company.

Organizations in every sector rely on system administrators to ensure computers and networks run efficiently and effectively. Administrators usually are IT generalists, and their tasks will vary depending on the systems they deal with. A system administrator's efforts typically range from installing new hardware like desktops and laptops to installing software and managing computer network connectivity.

System administration also includes management of servers and databases. Administrators are often engaged with creating and managing user accounts, allocating disk space, and optimizing components to enable high-speed Internet access. Cybersecurity and backups are also within the scope of an administrator's job. When systems in an organization develop issues, the administrator has to look into it.