# Overview

The system administrator creates and maintains software files for all mailboxes on the system (the server). You perform the following functions:

- Creating and modifying mailboxes

- Deleting and reassigning mailboxes

- Performing routine maintenance of software files

- Changing the system time and date

- Establishing system security

Additional administrative responsibilities may include the following activities:

- Billing clients

- Running reports

- Building classes of service

- Establishing programming for pagers

- Setting up system-wide distribution lists

- Creating messages, greetings, and tutorials

This online help system contains instructions for performing these functions.

Most administration is performed using either the Web console or the Text console, but some administration tasks can also be performed using the telephone.

Parent topic: System Administration