Linked by Adam S on Tue 28th Sep 2004 22:29 UTC
I've been using Windows as a network administrator for just over 6 years now. I've used NT4 servers, 2000 servers, and Windows 2003, and there has been a tremendous improvement with each version. There are still some things that drive me nuts in my job, though, and this is a chronicle of the top five.
Permalink for comment
To read all comments associated with this story, please click here.
To read all comments associated with this story, please click here.
Recent Original Stories
Recent Comments
Headlines
Random Comments
Random Stories
Random OS Link
except wehn one helps me do something that i have never done before or something i dont specialize in.
good point about them getting in the way of the savvy admin.
ms however has decided that they sell well and others agree:
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1759,1437884,00.asp
(a long but comprehensive read i recommend to anyone that works in the small biz space)
this is a very good article about servers for small businesses (tiny workgroups up to about 75-100 pcs/employees)....compares ms, apple, linux....
ms small biz server gets editors choice and is a blockbuster seller for ms. despite ms problems, both apple and linux could stand to learn a little about the price, feature set, and ease of use that ms has shipped in this product.
as for wizards again:
"The IT-oriented set will be pleased with the many configuration wizards, which make even the most complex installation and configuration tasks straightforward."
"Beneath its interface, SBS 2003 is a complex set of different servers, services, and applications. While installation and configuration wizards help achieve a quick setup, the underlying architecture contains many components: The core operating system is driven by Windows Server 2003 including IIS (Internet Information Services); e-mail runs on Exchange Server 2003, and collaborative functions are handled by SharePoint Services. Outlook 2003, Microsoft SQL Server, and FrontPage are also included in the package."
"Our only concern—and a minor one—is that even with all the wizards and tremendous improvements in usability, end users might be overwhelmed by the plethora of features."
"Those already familiar with setting up SBS will recognize the new To Do List page as the first significant change in the latest version of the product. This page, which offers a compilation of wizards, appears after the initial installation is complete and the administration console is launched."
so in a small biz with up to about 100 employees, how many can afford on staff a master admin for sql server 2000, windows server 2003, isa firewall server 2000, exchange email server 2003, sharepont services, etc etc?
wizards help even a savvy admin manage things that they may not be all that proficient in.