The process of retaining the binary data of which a digital object is composed in such a way that it can be correctly recognized and processed as binary data: contrast this with PRESERVATION, which implies the maintenance of additional information
Expenditures for expendable goods and supplies such as utilities, gasoline, postage, paper, pens, repairs, telephone, and travel
Includes preventative maintenance, normal repairs, replacement of parts and structural components, and other activities needed to preserve the asset so that it continues to provide acceptable services and achieves its expected life
That which maintains or supports; means of sustenance; supply of necessaries and conveniences
(also called Subscription, Upgrade Insurance, or Upgrade Advantage): Maintenance insures your licenses against upgrades for a set period of time, usually one or two years If a new version of your software product is released within the span of your maintenance, you are automatically licensed for the newest version
The continuous protective care of the fabric, contents or setting of a place In technical terms maintenance consists of regular inspections of a monument or site and may involve small-scale treatments (e g surface cleaning, renewal of protective coatings, etc ) Preventative maintenance is a powerful tool to prevent decay and avoid large-scale conservation-restoration treatments A suitable maintenance programme implemented after the conservation treatment aims at preserving its improved conditions
The recurrent, periodic or scheduled work necessary to repair, prevent damage or sustain existing components of a facility, structure or building system (including built-in equipment) Maintenance includes, but is not limited to, routine and emergency repair work, replacements, roof work, site upkeep and utilities Maintenance does not include repairs to office equipment, i e typewriters, copiers, etc See definition of service agreement
The right for an End User to order, receive and use such updates and patches for the software as may be released during a specific period in return for payment of a License Fee The decision is optional for the End User, but must be made at the time New Licenses are purchased
A fixed amount of money paid from one spouse to another for support of that spouse This amount is separate from the amount of money paid for support of the children
The maintenance of a building, vehicle, road, or machine is the process of keeping it in good condition by regularly checking it and repairing it when necessary. maintenance work on government buildings The window had been replaced last week during routine maintenance
An officious or unlawful intermeddling in a cause depending between others, by assisting either party with money or means to carry it on
All routine and extraordinary work necessary to keep the facilities in good repair and reliable working order Mass Concrete Any large volume of concrete cast-in-place, generally as a monolithic structure
Actions to slow the rate of deterioration of fabric and extend building life Maintenance is generally divided into three categories: preventative, routine and emergency
Periodic expenditure needed to preserve a property's original status rather than to improve that property Activity required to compensate for wear and tear