Maintaining a simple yet effective information system may be a sophisticated process as well as monotonous job for administrators. Thus a manager should be aware that the business' information management demands will vary over time and certain steps or procedures may need to be taken or repeated later on. Managers should be aware of several ways by which information technology can impact other organizations and how the system can work. They should also be familiar with the fact that these end results can be either good or bad. Everything will depend on the manager's skill.

Once system management is implemented, the process becomes more streamlined. The automation starts offering immediate benefits. It enables reduction in IT staff levels and improves security and information sharing among employees and departments, and with the data already centralized, the reporting and monitoring process becomes a lot easier.

The moment the organization makes decisions to develop and install information system, a task force within or outside the organization is necessary to supervise and monitor the project.

The configuration manager also makes sure to uphold the four tasks used to define the sound implementation of the changes within the system. The first of which is configuration identification, which makes out all the traits that define each facet of a configuration point such as the hardware or software having an end-user intention.

Many companies go with it because it is more cost effective. While you have to pay for the assistance, you may find that the basic service to have the system monitored is very low and even when there is a problem that needs to be addressed it is more cost effective to have the problem fixed remotely instead of having someone come out to the office and fix the problem.

Monitoring: A huge improvement in monitoring capability is one of the biggest advantages here, other than cost effectiveness and automation. Since the data on the network can be monitored, it is possible to make adjustments to more effectively manage peak periods and down time. Employee monitoring helps management keep an eye on employees and detect work patterns.


Systems management is a continual process. Even if an effective information system can be created and put into use there is still a good chance that it will need to be modified occasionally to fit the changing environment