Introduction to the Internet, Introduction to Systems Administration, Page 2

Chapter 1: Foundations
Section 1 Introduction to Systems Administration
Page 2 What is SA

What is SA?

Systems Administration is one of the most complex, fulfilling and misunderstood professions within the computing arena. Everybody who uses the computer depends on the Systems Administrator doing their job correctly and efficiently. However the only time users tend to give the Systems Administrator a second thought is when the computer system is not working. (One of the reasons why Systems Administrators often feel like police).

Lack of understanding

Very few people, including other computing professionals, understand the complexity and time consuming nature of Systems Administration. In addition few people, especially computing people, recognise the importance and value of Systems Administration to a business.

Even fewer people realise the satisfaction and challenge that Systems Administration presents to the practitioner. It is one of the rare computing professions in which the individual can combine every facet of the computing field into one career.

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AUTHOR: David Jones
Last modified: 24 Feb, 1996