správci

Správci are individuals responsible for the administration and management of resources, systems, or spaces. In Czech usage, the term covers a broad range of roles, from custodians of physical assets to professionals who maintain information technology infrastructure. The plural form správci is commonly used to refer to groups of such individuals.

In information technology, správci typically denote people who operate and maintain computer systems, networks, and databases. Common specializations include správce systému (system administrator), správce sítě (network administrator), správce databází (database administrator) and správce aplikací (application administrator). Their duties generally include installing and configuring hardware and software, monitoring performance, managing user accounts and access permissions, applying updates and patches, performing backups and recovery procedures, and ensuring security and compliance. They may also handle incident response, capacity planning, documentation, and automation through scripting.

Beyond IT, správci can refer to roles in asset and facility management, where the administrator oversees the proper use, maintenance, and accounting of resources under their purview. In online communities and digital platforms, správce or správce fóra denotes an administrator or moderator responsible for user management, enforcing rules, content moderation, and sometimes technical configuration of the site.

Etymologically, správce derives from the Czech verb spravovat, meaning to manage or administer. The term thus encompasses both technical and non-technical guardianship and stewardship across various contexts.