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Desktop Administration

What Does Desktop Administration Mean?

Desktop administration (DA) refers to client workstation deployment processes and technologies. DA system deployment includes installation, configuration, maintenance and tracking.

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DA services provide system security management and performance for organizations without desktop system administrator employees.

Techopedia Explains Desktop Administration

DA support and outcome are determined by the following critical workstation components:

  • User settings
  • Application management
  • Data management
  • Asset management
  • Security
  • Support

If appropriate DA processes and procedures are not enforced, invested computers, networks and software can quickly evolve into a money pit.

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