A Small Business Guide for Common IT Terms

In today’s digital age, it is vital that small businesses in San Diego keep up with latest developing technologies and the jargon used by IT consultants. Our list below includes several of the most commonly used, yet most important terms any small business should become familiar with as they delve further into the digital information age and online business applications.

Administrative Privileges

Primarily used by computers operating on a Microsoft platform, by default, many home users are designated as the default administrator of a network of computers. However, in business and networked systems, this higher level of final authority in a business setting permits users to install software, and change configuration settings.

Algorithm 

Basically, formulas or sequential steps for solving problems, an algorithm must have a stopping point or exist within established perimeters. Today, as far as IT jargon is concerned, algorithms are increasingly implemented throughout Internet search engines in determining precise limitations or definitions for users.

Computer Support 

Almost any small business utilizing computers and computer systems will need San Diego IT support specialists dedicated to diagnosing and correcting primarily software-related issues, network connectivity issues and hardware issues at some time or another. Primarily, computer support for users comes via email, text, telephone, online live chat and/or even through a good self-help desk page. Moreover, in today’s digital environment, there is an increase of remote desktop control diagnosing were support staff on another site virtually take over one’s computer and troubleshoot a problem.

System Administrator or Sysadmin

In larger operations, a system administrator, or sysadmin, is directly responsible for maintaining, configuring and operating the established computer system and its platform. Among the many functions of a sysadmin are ensuring up-time of the system, peak performance levels and confronting the many security issues that may arise–all without going over the budget allocated by the company.

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