Give Your SysAdmin a Pat on the Back
Did you know that there’s an annual holiday dedicated to the person or people that keep your IT infrastructure up and running?
System Administrator Appreciation Day gives us an opportunity to celebrate the people who keep our IT systems running smoothly, including System Administrators, Server Administrators, Network Administrators, Database Administrators, Security Administrators, and all the other Administrators in between.
About System Administrator Appreciation Day
When is System Administrator Appreciation Day?
System Administrator Appreciation Day is celebrated annually on the last Friday in July.
What does a System Administrator do?
In a nutshell, a System Administrator, also known as a SysAdmin, is responsible for the overall configuration, maintenance, security, and administration of a company’s IT system(s).
While the actual job description can vary widely by company, a System Administrator can be responsible for any or all of the following:
- User administration and permissions
- Managing and maintaining servers, networks, and databases
- Monitoring and governing IT system security, including firewalls
- Data backup and disaster recovery
- Overall system health monitoring
- Documentation
- Reviewing application logs
- Upgrading systems and processes
7 Things You Can Do To Let Your System Administrator Know You Appreciate Them
1. Keep Your IT Infrastructure Up-to-Date and Functional.
Hardware, software, networking—your IT infrastructure is critical to ensuring your business operates smoothly. Struggling to support out-of-date equipment can make the job more difficult, if not impossible, for your System Administrator — 11 signs it’s time to upgrade your IT infrastructure.
2. Update Your Software and Applications
Software updates are essential for system security and functionality. Ensure you’re applying updates in a timely manner to prevent unnecessary downtime or, even worse, cyberattacks.
3. Use Multifactor Authentication (MFA) Wherever Possible
Even if you think it’s inconvenient, MFA adds an extra layer to identity verification whenever you log into an account. Your SysAdmin can rest easy knowing you’re doing your part in helping your business follow best practices for cybersecurity.
4. Create Strong Passwords
Help prevent cyberattacks, data loss, and unintended access by following these nine dos and don’ts of making a strong password. Trust us—your System Administrator will thank you!
5. Take Care of Your Hardware
Healthy hardware is happy hardware. You can ensure your systems are running their best by cleaning away dust and debris as well as removing old programs and applications. Learn more about healthy hardware practices.
6. Use Best Practices for Safe Emailing
Did you know that 91% of cyberattacks start in the email inbox? By following best practices, you can help ensure your System Administrator has time to focus on the well-being of your IT ecosystem instead of responding to email security threats.
7. Test Your Backups Regularly
The worst time to find out that your local backups aren’t working is when you have a data disaster. Inspecting your data backups regularly can help ensure that when you need your System Administrator’s help, they can restore your files and data quickly.
We Make Things Easier.
As a technology partner, High Touch provides IT and Managed Services solutions that can help make your System Administrator’s job a whole lot easier. Contact us to learn more about IT solutions for your business.