downtime
downtime
Definition
down·time (-tīm′)
noun
- the time during which a machine, factory, etc. is shut down for repairs or the like
- the time during which a computer or computer system is down, or inoperative, due to hardware or software failure
- time spent not working; free or leisure time
- a brief period of inactivity occurring between tasks or obligations; rest, pause, break, etc.
- an unproductive period caused as by illness, unexpected difficulties, etc.
downtime
Telecom Definition
The time during which a functional machine or system is not functioning properly or is unavailable to users for other reasons. Scheduled downtime is planned in advance for reasons including scheduled maintenance, system updates and patches, and system upgrades. Unscheduled downtime is unplanned downtime due to system or environmental (e.g., power) failures. See also patch, update, upgrade, and uptime.
downtime
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- minimize: An advance exchange service is also offered in order to minimize downtime for partners ' customers.
- minimize: In time we intend to have back-up machines at another location to minimize service downtime in the event of server failure.
- schedule: Scheduled downtime should be timed to coincide with the JANET ' at risk ' periods.
- eliminate: Multiple server locations provide redundancy, effectively eliminating downtime due to system failures or heavy data traffic.
- reduce: Dry ice blasting reduces downtime from days to hours.
- afford: When you can't afford downtime and you just need to get going.
Preposition: for
- maintenance: Reported network faults often turn out to be planned downtime for maintenance.
Adjective modifier
- unscheduled: The service has been reliable with very little unscheduled downtime.
- unplanned: In the event of unplanned downtime, the enterprise can return to full productivity quickly.
- scheduled: A minimum of 10 working days notice will be given for scheduled downtime.
- costly: Regular scanner maintenance is a sure way to minimize costly downtime.
- minimal: We can add to, upgrade, enhance or repair your existing network with minimal downtime or with the work done out of hours.
- planned: Web Site planned downtime: Saturday 4th August - details.
Preposition: per
- break: Reporting Quarterly: Number of breaks in service per machine Machine downtime per break.
Noun used with modifier
- server: AOL's 24 hours of server downtime meant they had to pay users $ 3m in rebates.
- machine: EDINA reserves the right to schedule periods of machine downtime.
- network: With typical call-out times of less than 90 minutes we can make sure your network downtime is kept to an absolute minimum.
- maintenance: System maintenance downtime is scheduled during the system support hours.
- production: Material changes can be completed with the least amount of production downtime.
- email: Thanks to Cobweb Solutions, daily email downtime is a problem of the past.
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