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	===Peripherals operator===		===Peripherals operator===
	A '''peripherals operator''' uses dedicated [[peripheral]] equipment connected to computer(s) such as printers, scanners, or storage devices for data transfer to and/or from computers.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Work Processes Schedule \|url=https://usmap.netc.navy.mil/usmapss/static/wps/wps.jsp?aimsParm=0817N \|website=United Services Military Apprenticeship Program (USMAP) \|access-date=11 June 2019}}</ref>		A '''peripherals operator''' uses dedicated [[peripheral]] equipment connected to computer(s) such as printers, scanners, or storage devices for data transfer to and/or from computers.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Work Processes Schedule \|url=https://usmap.netc.navy.mil/usmapss/static/wps/wps.jsp?aimsParm=0817N \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161017195352/https://usmap.netc.navy.mil/usmapss/static/wps/wps.jsp?aimsParm=0817N \|url-status=dead \|archive-date=October 17, 2016 \|website=United Services Military Apprenticeship Program (USMAP) \|access-date=11 June 2019}}</ref>

	====Tape operator====		====Tape operator====

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Tab operator: redundant disambiguation, this term does not redirect here

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	===Tab operator===		===Tab operator===
	[[Image:Ibm407 tabulator 1961 01.redstone.jpg \|thumb\|~~280px~~\|A 407 at [[U.S. Army]]'s [[Redstone Arsenal]] in 1961.]]		[[Image:Ibm407 tabulator 1961 01.redstone.jpg\|thumb\|upright\|A 407 at [[U.S. Army]]'s [[Redstone Arsenal]] in 1961.]]
	{{distinguish\|text=the service industry profession of where, in some countries, the individual would be responsible for maintaining records of amounts due. That is, these tab operators [[wiktionary:keep tabs on\|keep tab on]] bar-bills.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://australia.recruit.net/search-tab-operator-jobs\|title=Tab Operator Jobs In Australia\|quote=.. positions at kwinana, star entertainment ... including bartenders related to tab operator}}</ref><ref>{{cite book
	\|url=https://books.google.com/books?isbn=0609608843
	\|title=The Joy of Mixology\|author=Gary Regan
	\|date=2003 \|isbn=0609608843 \|page=67
	\|quote=When people run a tab (ask to pay at the end of the evening rather than ...}}</ref>}}

	The '''tab operator''' (short for tabulating) would be responsible for preparing and operating tabulating machines to produce statistical results.<ref>{{cite web \|last1=Morgan \|first1=Richard \|title=TABULATING MACHINE OPERATOR (400) \|url=https://militaryyearbookproject.com/references/old-mos-codes/wwii-era/army-wwii-codes/administration/1435-tabulating-machine-operator-400 \|website=militaryyearbookproject.com \|access-date=11 June 2019 \|language=en-gb}}</ref> Hardware such as the [[IBM card sorter\|IBM 08x sorter series]]{{Citation needed\|date=May 2021\|reason=I've only heard, e.g., [[IBM 402]], [[IBM 407]], called tabulating equipment.}} were called tabulating equipment. The 1980 census specifically counted ''Tab operators'' ("[[Tabulating machine\|Tabulating-machine]] operator").<ref>{{cite book		The '''tab operator''' (short for tabulating) would be responsible for preparing and operating tabulating machines to produce statistical results.<ref>{{cite web \|last1=Morgan \|first1=Richard \|title=TABULATING MACHINE OPERATOR (400) \|url=https://militaryyearbookproject.com/references/old-mos-codes/wwii-era/army-wwii-codes/administration/1435-tabulating-machine-operator-400 \|website=militaryyearbookproject.com \|access-date=11 June 2019 \|language=en-gb}}</ref> Hardware such as the [[IBM card sorter\|IBM 08x sorter series]]{{Citation needed\|date=May 2021\|reason=I've only heard, e.g., [[IBM 402]], [[IBM 407]], called tabulating equipment.}} were called tabulating equipment. The 1980 census specifically counted ''Tab operators'' ("[[Tabulating machine\|Tabulating-machine]] operator").<ref>{{cite book
	\|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=wNxpTUGEWFgC		\|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=wNxpTUGEWFgC

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	{{Short description\|Person who oversees the running of computer systems}}		{{Short description\|Person who oversees the running of computer systems}}
	{{Use mdy dates\|date=August 2017}}		{{Use mdy dates\|date=August 2017}}
		⚫	[[File:Computer Operator - 1992 - BLS.png\|thumb\|Computer operator at work with mainframe computers. (1992)]]

	A '''computer operator''' is a role in [[IT]] which oversees the running of computer systems, ensuring that the machines, and computers are running properly.<ref name=USPS.BLS>{{Cite web		A '''computer operator''' is a role in [[IT]] which oversees the running of computer systems, ensuring that the machines, and computers are running properly.<ref name=USPS.BLS>{{Cite web
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	==Job role description==		==Job role description==
⚫	[[File:Computer Operator - 1992 - BLS.png\|thumb\|Computer operator at work with mainframe computers. (1992)]]
	The former role of a computer operator was to work with [[mainframe computer]]s which required a great deal of management day-to-day including manually running batch jobs; however, now they often work with a variety of different systems and applications. The computer operator normally works in a [[server room]] or a [[data center]], but can also work [[Remote computer\|remotely]] so that they can operate systems across multiple sites. Most of their duties are taught on the job,{{Citation needed\|date=June 2019}} as their job description will vary according to the systems they help to manage.		The former role of a computer operator was to work with [[mainframe computer]]s which required a great deal of management day-to-day including manually running batch jobs; however, now they often work with a variety of different systems and applications. The computer operator normally works in a [[server room]] or a [[data center]], but can also work [[Remote computer\|remotely]] so that they can operate systems across multiple sites. Most of their duties are taught on the job,{{Citation needed\|date=June 2019}} as their job description will vary according to the systems they help to manage.

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	===Console operator===		===Console operator===
	A '''console operator''' interacts with a [[front panel]] or a multi-user system's console		A '''console operator''' interacts with a [[front panel]] or a multi-user system's console
	* entering system commands via a keyboard{{efn\|Possibly with a pointing device, e.g., [[light pen]], [[Computer mouse\|mouse]]\|name=point}}		* entering system commands via a [[Computer keyboard\|keyboard]]{{efn\|Possibly with a pointing device, e.g., [[light pen]], [[Computer mouse\|mouse]]\|name=point}}
	* entering commands for a subsystem, e.g., [[Houston Automatic Spooling Priority#Operator Commands\|HASP]], via a keyboard{{efn\|name=point}}		* entering commands for a subsystem, e.g., [[Houston Automatic Spooling Priority#Operator Commands\|HASP]], via a keyboard{{efn\|name=point}}
	* replying to requests for information{{EFN\|Write-to-operator (WTO) / WTOR {{=}} with Reply}}		* replying to requests for information{{EFN\|Write-to-operator (WTO) / WTOR {{=}} with Reply}}

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	Modern-day computing has led to a greater proliferation of personal computers, with a rapid change from older mainframe systems to newer [[Self-management (computer science)\|self-managing]] systems. This is reflected in the operator's role. Tasks may include managing the [[Object storage device\|backup systems]], cycling [[Computer media\|tapes or other media]], filling and maintaining [[Computer printer\|printers]]. Overall the operator fills in as a lower level system administrator or operations analyst. Most operations departments work [[24x7]].		Modern-day computing has led to a greater proliferation of personal computers, with a rapid change from older mainframe systems to newer [[Self-management (computer science)\|self-managing]] systems. This is reflected in the operator's role. Tasks may include managing the [[Object storage device\|backup systems]], cycling [[Computer media\|tapes or other media]], filling and maintaining [[Computer printer\|printers]]. Overall the operator fills in as a lower level system administrator or operations analyst. Most operations departments work [[24x7]].

	A computer operator also has knowledge of [[disaster recovery]] and [[business continuity]] procedures. Formerly, this would have meant sending physical data tapes offsite, but now the data is more than likely transmitted over computer networks.		A computer operator also has knowledge of [[IT disaster recovery\|disaster recovery]] and [[business continuity]] procedures. Formerly, this would have meant sending physical data tapes offsite, but now the data is more than likely transmitted over computer networks.

	==Specializations==		==Specializations==
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	\|author1=Bruce Carrell \|author2=D. Boyer \|title=Information Systems		\|author1=Bruce Carrell \|author2=D. Boyer \|title=Information Systems
	\|url=https://mis.umsl.edu/files/pdfs/ITCareers.pdf		\|url=https://mis.umsl.edu/files/pdfs/ITCareers.pdf
	\|quote=The tape librarian records the location of all tapes that are created}}</ref> and assist in [[disaster recovery]]. Additionally, the librarian would ensure the integrity of the tapes, and submit recommendations for replacement when needed.<ref>{{cite web		\|quote=The tape librarian records the location of all tapes that are created}}</ref> and assist in [[IT disaster recovery\|disaster recovery]]. Additionally, the librarian would ensure the integrity of the tapes, and submit recommendations for replacement when needed.<ref>{{cite web
	\|title=Tape Librarian		\|title=Tape Librarian
	\|url=http://www.westchestergov.com/hr/jobspecs/cjs/county/T/TAPELIBRARIAN.pdf		\|url=http://www.westchestergov.com/hr/jobspecs/cjs/county/T/TAPELIBRARIAN.pdf

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	Responsibilities of a computer operator may include:		Responsibilities of a computer operator may include:
	* Modern computer operators use advanced monitoring tools that incorporate AI & machine learning to predict potential system failures before they occur. For example, systems might analyse historical data to identify patterns indicative of hardware degradation or software anomalies.
	* Predictive Analytics: Leveraging data analytics to forecast system performance & potential bottlenecks. This allows for proactive adjustments to improve performance & prevent idle time.
	* Cloud Management: computer operators and programming assistants, operators are increasingly responsible for handling cloud infrastructures and including hybrid cloud environments where workloads are distributed between on premises & cloud systems.<ref>https://seanomos.com/knowledge/computer-operator-programming-assistant.html</ref>
	* Monitor and control electronic computer and peripheral electronic data processing equipment to process business, scientific, engineering, and other data according to operating instructions.		* Monitor and control electronic computer and peripheral electronic data processing equipment to process business, scientific, engineering, and other data according to operating instructions.
	* Monitor and respond to operating and error messages.		* Monitor and respond to operating and error messages.

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Job role description

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	Responsibilities of a computer operator may include:		Responsibilities of a computer operator may include:
			* Modern computer operators use advanced monitoring tools that incorporate AI & machine learning to predict potential system failures before they occur. For example, systems might analyse historical data to identify patterns indicative of hardware degradation or software anomalies.
			* Predictive Analytics: Leveraging data analytics to forecast system performance & potential bottlenecks. This allows for proactive adjustments to improve performance & prevent idle time.
			* Cloud Management: computer operators and programming assistants, operators are increasingly responsible for handling cloud infrastructures and including hybrid cloud environments where workloads are distributed between on premises & cloud systems.<ref>https://seanomos.com/knowledge/computer-operator-programming-assistant.html</ref>
	* Monitor and control electronic computer and peripheral electronic data processing equipment to process business, scientific, engineering, and other data according to operating instructions.		* Monitor and control electronic computer and peripheral electronic data processing equipment to process business, scientific, engineering, and other data according to operating instructions.
	* Monitor and respond to operating and error messages.		* Monitor and respond to operating and error messages.

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Job role description: thumb|Computer operator at work with mainframe computers. (1992)

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	==Job role description==		==Job role description==
			[[File:Computer Operator - 1992 - BLS.png\|thumb\|Computer operator at work with mainframe computers. (1992)]]
	The former role of a computer operator was to work with [[mainframe computer]]s which required a great deal of management day-to-day including manually running batch jobs; however, now they often work with a variety of different systems and applications. The computer operator normally works in a [[server room]] or a [[data center]], but can also work [[Remote computer\|remotely]] so that they can operate systems across multiple sites. Most of their duties are taught on the job,{{Citation needed\|date=June 2019}} as their job description will vary according to the systems they help to manage.		The former role of a computer operator was to work with [[mainframe computer]]s which required a great deal of management day-to-day including manually running batch jobs; however, now they often work with a variety of different systems and applications. The computer operator normally works in a [[server room]] or a [[data center]], but can also work [[Remote computer\|remotely]] so that they can operate systems across multiple sites. Most of their duties are taught on the job,{{Citation needed\|date=June 2019}} as their job description will vary according to the systems they help to manage.

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	==See also hy==		==See also==
	{{wiktionary\|system operator\|position=left}}		{{wiktionary\|system operator\|position=left}}

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	==See also==		==See also hy==
	{{wiktionary\|system operator\|position=left}}		{{wiktionary\|system operator\|position=left}}