The Free Technology Magazines

September 4, 2009

Keeping up with the Jones’.
THE DISCUSSION
As a manager of IT folks I’m not as technical as I used to be back when I was a database administrator. While I can still get around in Active Directory and even Exchange I don’t have too or need to at this point in my career. I’m expected [...]

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The Data Backup Plan

August 28, 2009

You better spend time and make sure it’s saved.
THE DISCUSSION
What is one of the most important actions an IT organization can take regarding the users of the organization they support? I know, you can think of at least a half dozen things right? But to a user his most important item is his stuff. In [...]

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A Dress Code for the IT Professional

August 21, 2009

Do IT folks really dress professionally?
DISCUSSION:
I looked at one of my direct reports today. I mean really looked. He had on a nice collared shirt but he also had on blue jeans and tennis shoes. He was talking to a non IT guy in a nice two piece suit. The contrast [...]

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Buy With The Future in Mind

August 14, 2009

Scalability is the key.
THE DISCUSSION
Scalability! That should be in the forefront of all IT hardware purchases no matter how large or small. Are you buying enough? Will what you’re buying now fit your needs in two years? How about four years? Is the hardware upgradable?
We needed to purchase [...]

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Use a Balanced Scorecard

August 7, 2009

Assess your IT organization.
THE DISCUSSION
Have you ever used a Balanced Scorecard? When was the last time you valuated (is that a word?) the IT organization you lead? I bet your non IT bosses have done this assessment; if not formally at least unofficially. You’ve heard of outsourcing, right? Whether you are [...]

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