System

Maintenance
Shamier-Rahman K. Tahil, MPA
 • System maintenance refers to the
process of keeping a computer
system or network in a good,
What is System
Maintenance? operational state. It involves
regular checks, updates, and
repairs to prevent issues and
ensure optimal performance.
 • Regular maintenance is crucial for
the overall health and efficiency of
computer systems. It helps prevent
Importance of
Regular potential problems, improves system
Maintenance reliability, and ensures that both
hardware and software components
function smoothly.
 • Preventive Maintenance:
• Proactive measures are taken to avoid system
issues before they occur.

Different Types • Corrective Maintenance:

of • Reactive actions taken in response to identified
Maintenance issues or failures.
Activities
• Adaptive Maintenance:
• Adjustments made to the system to
accommodate changes in user requirements or
environmental conditions.
 • Improved Performance:
• Regular maintenance can optimize system performance.

• Increased Reliability:
• Preventive and corrective measures enhance the system's
reliability.

Benefits of • Enhanced Security:

System • Proactive security measures help protect the system from

Maintenance: vulnerabilities.

• Extended Lifespan:
• Maintenance can contribute to prolonging the life of
hardware and software components.

• Cost Savings:
• Addressing issues proactively and preventing failures can result in
cost savings compared to reactive approaches.
Common Maintenance Tasks

1. Software Updates and Patch Management:

• Regularly updating and patching software to address vulnerabilities, bugs,
and improve functionality.

• Importance: Ensures that software remains secure, stable, and up-to-date with
the latest features and fixes.

• Examples: Operating system updates, application patches, and firmware

updates for hardware components.
Common Maintenance Tasks

2. Hardware Inspections:
• Regular physical examination of hardware components to identify and
address any potential issues.

• Importance: Helps prevent hardware failures, ensures proper functioning, and

extends the lifespan of computer equipment.

• Examples: Checking for loose cables, inspecting cooling systems, and

cleaning dust from internal components.
Common Maintenance Tasks

3. Data Backup and Recovery:

• Creating copies of important data to safeguard against data loss and
implementing strategies to recover data in case of a failure.

• Importance: Protects against data loss due to hardware failures, human errors,
or cyber threats, ensuring business continuity.

• Examples: Regular backups to external drives or cloud services, and testing

data recovery procedures.
Common Maintenance Tasks

4. Security Audits:
• Systematic examination of security measures to identify vulnerabilities and
weaknesses in the system.

• Importance: Enhances the overall security posture, helps in compliance with

security standards, and prevents potential breaches.

• Examples: Penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, and reviewing access

control policies.
Common Maintenance Tasks

5. Disk Cleanup and Defragmentation:

• Removing unnecessary files and organizing data on a hard drive to optimize
storage space and improve system performance.

• Importance: Enhances system speed, reduces fragmentation, and prevents

storage-related issues.

• Examples: Deleting temporary files, cleaning up caches, and using built-in

tools for disk defragmentation.