Systems Administrator

A system administrator, or sysadmin, is a person who is responsible for the upkeep, configuration, and reliable operation of computer systems; especially multi-user computers, such as servers.

The system administrator seeks to ensure that the uptime, performance, resources, and security of the computers he or she manages meet the needs of the users, without exceeding the budget.

To meet these needs, a system administrator may acquire, install, or upgrade computer components and software; provide routine automation; maintain security policies; troubleshoot; train and/or supervise staff; or offer technical support for projects.

Many organizations staff other jobs related to system administration. In a larger company, these may all be separate positions within a computer support or Information Services (IS) department. In a smaller group they may be shared by a few sysadmins, or even a single person.


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Related Cirriculum

Bachelors of Science - Information Science and Technology - Core Classes
  • INFOST 110 - Introduction to Information Science
  • INFOST 240 - Web Design
  • INFOST 310 - Human Factors in Information Seeking and Use
  • INFOST 315 - Knowledge Organization for Information Science and Technology
  • INFOST 340 - Introduction to Systems Analysis
  • INFOST 350 - Introduction to Application Development
  • INFOST 410 - Database Information Retrieval Systems
  • INFOST 440 - Web Application Development
  • INFOST 490 - Senior Capstone
Information Science and Technology Electives
  • INFOST 120 - Information Technology Ethics
  • INFOST 250 - Internet Communications and Information Transfer
  • INFOST 325 - Information Security I
  • INFOST 385 - Information Security II
  • INFOST 697 - Cisco Routing and Switching I
Other Electives
  • BUSADM 230 - Introduction to Information Technology Management
  • BUSADM 335 - Visual System Development
  • BUSADM 336 - Enterprise Systems and Data Analytics