Operations System Administration Network

SA Tenets – If You Can’t Measure It, You Can’t Manage It

This is a continuation of the “SA Tenets” series of posts in which I discuss my beliefs about System Administration and work in general

If You Can’t Measure It, You Can’t Manage It

“No news is good news” just isn’t valid in the Operations SA world. You need to be watching stats on every little process, at all times.

SA Tenets – First, Do No Harm

This is a continuation of the “SA Tenets” series of posts in which I discuss my beliefs about System Administration and work in general

First, Do No Harm

Yes, stolen from the popular misquote of the Hippocratic Oath. It’s important for SAs to remember, too.

SA Tenets

This is the first post of a series where I will discuss my general beliefs about System Administration, and in some cases, work in general. I’ll update the links in the “SA Tenets” version of this post linked at the top of the site.

You’ve Been Laid Off – Now What?

Being laid off is a source of stress as well as a relief. It is an ending to your relationship with a company who has had your dedication and hard work. And there is a wealth of information on the Internet you should read. Here are my own suggestions. Follow these points to make sure you end it well, and get a jump on your new beginning.