administraatoreid

Administraatoreid is the Estonian plural form of the word administraator, meaning administrator. In information technology and online services, administraatoreid are individuals responsible for the setup, operation, and supervision of computer systems and related infrastructure.

Typical duties include installing and configuring hardware and software, managing user accounts and permissions, applying updates and patches, monitoring performance, performing backups and restores, and planning disaster recovery. They also handle incident response, diagnose and fix system problems, and coordinate with developers, security teams, and users to ensure service availability.

Specializations exist, including süsteemadministraatorid (system administrators), andmebaasiadministraatorid (database administrators), and võrguadministraatorid (network administrators). Administrators operate across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments, often employing automation tools, scripting, configuration management, and monitoring systems.

Security and governance considerations include privilege management and the principle of least privilege, the use of separate admin accounts, audit logging and change management, and regular access reviews. Compliance with data protection laws, such as the European Union's GDPR, is commonly required for administrators handling personal data.

Because administraatoreid hold sensitive access, organizations emphasize training, policies, and measures to prevent insider threats and account compromise, including multifactor authentication and incident response planning.