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System Maintenance

Like all machines, computer systems and networks require maintenance for smooth operation.

Benefits of computer maintenance:

  • Lower total cost of ownership
  • Fewer problems and crises
  • Better performance
  • Greater reliability

Maintenance items:

  • System log monitoring
  • Purging of obsolete data
  • File integrity checks and fixes
  • File defragmentation and backup
  • Confirmation of cooling fan operation

Problems prevented by maintenance:

  • Catastrophic data loss
  • Downtime costs
  • Reduced productivity

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