(1) Software that manages computer systems in an enterprise, which may include any and all of the following functions: software distribution and upgrading, user profile management, version control, backup & recovery, printer spooling, job scheduling, virus protection and performance and capacity planning. Microsoft's Systems Management Server; its successor, System Center Configuration Manager 2007; and Novell's ZENworks are examples of systems management applications.
Depending on organizational philosophy, systems management may include network management or come under it. See network management and configuration management.
(2) The management of systems development, which includes systems analysis & design, application development and implementation. See system development cycle.
Depending on organizational philosophy, systems management may include network management or come under it. See network management and configuration management.
(2) The management of systems development, which includes systems analysis & design, application development and implementation. See system development cycle.
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