IT infrastructure management

IT infrastructure management is the process of overseeing and maintaining the physical, virtual, and software components that make up an organization's IT systems. It's like the pit crew for your company's tech, making sure everything runs smoothly and efficiently.


Here's a breakdown of the key aspects:


Components:


Hardware: Servers, desktops, laptops, mobile devices, printers, and other physical equipment.
Software: Operating systems, applications, databases, and other software programs.
Network: The physical and logical connections that allow devices to communicate with each other.
Storage: Where data is kept, like hard drives, solid-state drives, and cloud storage.
Security: Protecting all of the above from unauthorized access, theft, and damage.
Tasks:


Provisioning: Setting up new IT resources.
Monitoring: Keeping an eye on performance and health of systems.
Maintenance: Fixing problems and performing routine upkeep.
Patching: Updating software to fix security vulnerabilities.
Disaster recovery: Planning for and responding to outages and other disruptions.
Compliance: Ensuring IT systems meet all relevant laws and regulations.