IT administration

[/aɪ tiː ədˌmɪnɪˈstreɪʃən/]
nounfemininepl: IT administrations
administração de TI
1. The management and maintenance of information technology systems, infrastructure, networks, and user support within an organization
IT administration involves managing servers, user accounts, and network security.
A administração de TI envolve o gerenciamento de servidores, contas de usuários e segurança de rede.
2. The department or function responsible for overseeing technology operations and ensuring system availability
Our IT administration team resolved the server outage within two hours.
Nosso time de administração de TI resolveu a queda do servidor em duas horas.
3. The set of tasks and responsibilities related to day-to-day IT system operations
IT administration includes user provisioning, backup management, and software updates.
A administração de TI inclui provisionamento de usuários, gerenciamento de backups e atualizações de software.
In both Brazilian and North American business cultures, IT administration is a critical function. In Brazil, it's increasingly recognized as a strategic role within organizations. The term 'administração de TI' or 'gestão de TI' is widely used in corporate Portuguese-speaking environments. IT administrators are often called 'administradores de sistemas' or 'técnicos de TI' in Brazil, reflecting the technical and managerial aspects of the role.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
IT managementsystems administrationIT operationstechnology administration

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
administração de TI
Most common term used in business and corporate environments
General Brazilian
gestão de TI
Alternative term emphasizing management aspect
São Paulo
administração de TI
Standard usage in major corporate tech hubs
Portugal
administração de TI
Same terminology used as in Brazil

Related Words

system administratorIT infrastructurenetwork administrationIT supportIT departmentIT governance

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep the lights on - referring to basic IT administration tasks that maintain operations
wear multiple hats - describing IT administrators managing diverse responsibilities
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