Our managed IT services cover one key business aspect – keeping IT systems running at peak performance. But how do you know there’s a problem? And what should you do to fix it – or prevent it from happening? Our managed IT services experts in Leicester walk you through key system administration tasks to prioritise, and some common concerns that show it’s time to call in an IT consultant.
Hardware maintenance
Ensuring your hardware is properly configured makes it more reliable and reduces the risk of downtime. It also helps businesses better manage their costs. Areas you could look at are expanding storage capabilities, performing updates, upgrading memory (speed), and tackling ‘everyday’ tasks, such as backing up data.
Software maintenance
This type of system administration task is all about optimisation – because software needs to be as up-to-date as possible for your business to reap the benefits. There are four areas to consider:
- Preventative – making software easier to scale and manage.
- Corrective – managing system faults and bugs.
- Perfective – running upgrades and removing unnecessary features.
- Adaptive – ensuring software is fit for purpose (for example, meets regulations).
Security updates
There are lots of touchpoints to cover for your company’s cyber security – from the huge scope of systems and networks through to individual apps, programs and devices. And IT managed services can help with them all.
In a nutshell, your cyber security should cover prevention and cure. That’s protective firewalls and antivirus, real-time threat detection, and disaster recovery plans. You’ll also need to manage security permissions across your users, invest in company-wide cyber security training and have organisational policies in place to protect people and data.
Warning signs for devices and systems
If you’ve been neglecting system administration tasks, you might notice problems with the following:
- Performance – this could be everything from issues with running programs and applications, to slow start-up for your device, or even frozen screens and crashing.
- Components – mechanical wear and tear is increasingly likely to occur over time. If a device is getting too hot, it could be an indication that the fan or cooling system needs addressing. And unusual noises (clicking, whining, grinding, whirring) might mean parts are catching or not working properly.
- Errors – if you’re seeing constant error messages and pop-ups, data could be at risk – not to mention there’s the possibility that system security has been compromised.
Noticing any of these? Then it might be time to consider contacting a managed IT services professional like Aurora.
Call in the experts
Our IT consultants and managed services experts in Leicester can offer tech support and solutions that work for both your business and your budget. From software licences that boost productivity to cyber security measures that keep data safe, and upgrading businesses to scalable cloud storage, there are many ways we can take care of your system administration tasks for you.
Get in touch for managed IT services in Leicester by emailing hello@aurora.uk.net or visiting our LinkedIn business page.
