Smart Setup, or just do it? I'm referring to the installation of network monitor software of course, and has got me thinking about the well known 'if all else fails read the instructions' adage. The thing is, I like reading the instructions before I do anything, that way I become a geeky 'expert' before whatever it is I'm installing/building is even installed/built. This does of course lead to some criticisms along the line of 'know it all', but well worth it in my humble know it all opinion. Therefore, I am reading through the quickstart guides, closely followed by the operating manual. They'll not catch me out!
All this knowledge might give me a warm smug feeling, but I need to remember that the guys/gals who created it are slightly better educated, which is enough to keep my feet on the ground.
Being a technical minded fellow, I like to think I keep myself up to date with the latest technical trends and market. I'm not talking about the latest Minecraft version, I mean where the market is leading businesses in the IT world. Therefore, it is a bit of a shock to hear that one of my 'babies' where I work - the phone system - has been described as 'old fashioned' by our new HR person. This has got me pondering, is she right? Have I misread the trend towards unifed communications? Was I a bit rushed into specifying a PABX based phone system when flexible cloud systems were available? ..or is she a politically motivated person who is trying to ingratiate herself with the boss at my expense by dissing one of my purchasing decisions?
I like to think it is the latter, but I can see her point.
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