system maintenance

[/ˈsɪstəm ˈmeɪntənəns/]
nounpl: system maintenances
manutenção do sistema
1. The process of keeping a computer system, software, or network in proper working condition through regular updates, repairs, and inspections
The server will be down for system maintenance on Sunday night.
O servidor ficará indisponível para manutenção do sistema no domingo à noite.
2. Preventive or corrective activities performed to ensure optimal performance and reliability of IT infrastructure
Regular system maintenance helps prevent data loss and security breaches.
A manutenção regular do sistema ajuda a prevenir perda de dados e falhas de segurança.
3. Scheduled downtime during which system administrators perform updates, patches, and diagnostics
We schedule system maintenance during off-peak hours to minimize disruption.
Agendamos a manutenção do sistema fora do horário de pico para minimizar interrupções.
In Brazil, 'manutenção do sistema' is a standard IT term used in both corporate and government sectors. Companies typically announce maintenance windows in Portuguese as 'janela de manutenção' or 'período de manutenção'. In the USA, system maintenance is commonly discussed in tech communities and corporate settings, often abbreviated as 'maintenance window' or 'sched maint' in notifications.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
system upkeepIT maintenancepreventive maintenancesystem servicingmaintenance window
Antonyms / Antônimos
system failuredowntimeneglect

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
manutenção do sistema
Most common term used in Brazil for IT maintenance activities
São Paulo
manutenção do sistema / manutenção preventiva
Both terms are used interchangeably in corporate environments
Rio de Janeiro
manutenção do sistema
Standard usage in tech industry
Portugal
manutenção do sistema / manutenção de sistema
Portuguese uses both articles; slightly more formal tone often used

Related Words

updatepatchbackuptroubleshootingdiagnosticsdeploymentinfrastructure

Related Idioms & Phrases

scheduled maintenance window
preventive maintenance schedule
maintenance mode
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