The system administrator in general maintains an optimal operating environment for the commerce applications in a 24x7 environment. All hardware and OS upgrades and preventive maintenance are the system administrator's responsibility. All successful Web sites have a successful database, but database administration is an often overlooked skill. In addition to development support, data integrity and transaction control, the moderately progressive e-commerce site will manage database performance as volume grows. Extensive personalization at your site will require database extensions, custom code and integration with external systems.
Customers expect Web storefronts never to close.
Staffing requirements for e-commerce can be overwhelming. Just don't wait until the last minute to search for talent. Leverage all partners, including ISPs, site developers, systems integrators and consultants. When you begin writing an e-commerce plan, you need to focus on the realities of your new enterprise. No matter the scope of your site, certain fundamental project steps must occur.