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amasterton · amasterton #1 (**permalink**)

11-03-2006, 12:03 AM

I am in an interesting position. I have somehow been assigned a job for which I'm not entirely qualified. I'm now in charge of maintaining a network of roughly 480 computers as well as troubleshooting software issues. Can anyone point me in the right direction as far as some helpful reading? I would consider myself an advanced mac user, but I think I may be in over my head on this one.

Thanks!

captclose · captclose #2 (**permalink**)

11-03-2006, 12:24 AM

I read a stat somewhere that said 75% of all managers are under-qualified for their job. Another stat said that 60% of all stats are made up. My point is, It's nice that you can admit that you're in over your head. As long as your better qualified and smarter than anybody else in your office you have nothing to worry about. If you get into a problem you can't figure out, just ask for a raise.

Quruli · Quruli #3 (**permalink**)

11-03-2006, 12:25 AM

what kind of system is it? Cisco?

amasterton · amasterton #4 (**permalink**)

11-03-2006, 12:29 AM

It hasn't been implemented yet, but they're planning on X-serve.

amasterton · amasterton #5 (**permalink**)

11-03-2006, 12:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by captclose

I read a stat somewhere that said 75% of all managers are under-qualified for their job. Another stat said that 60% of all stats are made up. My point is, It's nice that you can admit that you're in over your head. As long as your better qualified and smarter than anybody else in your office you have nothing to worry about. If you get into a problem you can't figure out, just ask for a raise.

Ha! That makes me feel better

NanoBite · NanoBite #6 (**permalink**)

11-03-2006, 12:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by amasterton

I am in an interesting position. I have somehow been assigned a job for which I'm not entirely qualified. I'm now in charge of maintaining a network of roughly 480 computers as well as troubleshooting software issues. Can anyone point me in the right direction as far as some helpful reading? I would consider myself an advanced mac user, but I think I may be in over my head on this one.

Thanks!

I know this is for a small business, but I hope it's a help anyhow:

http://developer.apple.com/server/overviewsbxserve.html

amasterton · amasterton #7 (**permalink**)

11-03-2006, 01:01 AM

Thanks pulse-8! I'll check it out.

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Member Since: Oct 02, 2006 Posts: 56	11-03-2006, 12:24 AM I read a stat somewhere that said 75% of all managers are under-qualified for their job. Another stat said that 60% of all stats are made up. My point is, It's nice that you can admit that you're in over your head. As long as your better qualified and smarter than anybody else in your office you have nothing to worry about. If you get into a problem you can't figure out, just ask for a raise. MacBook 2.0Ghz - 2Gig RAM - 60GB HD / 4GB iPod Nano Recent Windows Convert
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amasterton #1 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	11-03-2006, 12:03 AM I am in an interesting position. I have somehow been assigned a job for which I'm not entirely qualified. I'm now in charge of maintaining a network of roughly 480 computers as well as troubleshooting software issues. Can anyone point me in the right direction as far as some helpful reading? I would consider myself an advanced mac user, but I think I may be in over my head on this one. Thanks!
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amasterton #4 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	11-03-2006, 12:29 AM It hasn't been implemented yet, but they're planning on X-serve.
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amasterton #7 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	11-03-2006, 01:01 AM Thanks pulse-8! I'll check it out.
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