WikiQueer:System administrators

System administrators perform systems administration work on the WikiQueer servers. Their primary task is to ensure that the WikiQueer's sites continue to function smoothly, so that users can continue to edit and view pages. As well as maintaining the hardware and software, they are responsible for updating and configuring the version of the MediaWiki software that powers WikiQueer, and can perform administrative tasks requiring direct server or database access, such as opening or closing new sites, changing configuration settings, or (in emergencies) making edits directly into the database tables. They also have access to lock and unlock the database for system maintenance and emergencies.

The Aequalitas Project legally controls the servers, so they are ultimately responsible for determining who has sysadmin access, and how that responsibility is exercised. In general, WikiQueer's Lead Administrator has overall authority on all technical matters.

System administrator actions
System administrators may occasionally need to perform actions for technical reasons, such as blocking users or bots that are consuming unacceptable amounts of system resources, or undoing edits that put heavy strain on the servers. Such actions should not be undone without consulting the system administrator.

To facilitate these changes being made in a transparent fashion with no need of the steward flag, all system administrators are members of the 'sysadmin' group (automatic members lists). This group allows them to set user rights for any user and provide additional transparency.

WikiQueer's Operations Working Group
Currently WikiQueer's Operations Working Group perform WikiQueer's system administrator tasks.

Current members: