Just keep documentation that you have been told to ignore policy and/or standard procedures, so when he brings the whole network down one day, you can point to it and say "told ya".
But seriously.. .I think we all have to make accommodations to some users at some point. Against my better judgment and all I know is correct, I have a few users with admin rights to their PCs. However, there is some software that must be updated and the users are mobile and need software install access. I hate it and it bothers me, but their work must be done so I can get paid. Remember RHIP. (Rank has its privileges) Bob Fronk > -----Original Message----- > From: Tom Strader [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2008 1:15 PM > To: NT System Admin Issues > Subject: RE: Interview Q ideas > > John, > > We have that problem here. I've almost lost my job because of it. In > trying to defend/protect our network and the files the users work with > daily, we had implemented some new antivirus software that he did not > like. > > Our CEO is quite smart when it comes to technology however, he has > stated to my upper managers he does not like to be controlled or > protected to the point he cannot override the system. > > I've been instructed to leave his laptop alone, which connects to our > network almost daily, or face loosing my job. > > So what do you do in THAT situation?? My upper managers will not stand > up to the CEO and defend my position to protect the network??? > > I'm curious to see how others would handle that. > > Tom > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: John Cook [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2008 1:08 PM > To: NT System Admin Issues > Subject: Re: Interview Q ideas > > My standard is " if the CEO asks you to install something that is > against policy what do you do" just to see if they have the concept of > following protocol regardless of users level of influence. > Painstakingly sent to you from my Blackberry. > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: David Lum <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: NT System Admin Issues <[email protected]> > Sent: Wed Apr 09 11:18:06 2008 > Subject: Interview Q ideas > > We are interviewing for a desktop support position - not an "entry > level" spot, but someone with a couple years experience. I would LOVE to > have a clever, unexpected, yet relevant-to-the-position question. Do you > guys have anything I can use? > > Dave Lum - Systems Engineer > [EMAIL PROTECTED] - (971)-222-1025 > "When you step on the brakes your life is in your foot's hands" > > > > > ~ Upgrade to Next Generation Antispam/Antivirus with Ninja! ~ > ~ <http://www.sunbelt-software.com/SunbeltMessagingNinja.cfm> ~ > > ~ Upgrade to Next Generation Antispam/Antivirus with Ninja! ~ > ~ <http://www.sunbelt-software.com/SunbeltMessagingNinja.cfm> ~ > > > __________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus > signature database 3013 (20080409) __________ > > The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. > > http://www.eset.com > > > > __________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus > signature database 3013 (20080409) __________ > > The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. > > http://www.eset.com > > > ~ Upgrade to Next Generation Antispam/Antivirus with Ninja! ~ > ~ <http://www.sunbelt-software.com/SunbeltMessagingNinja.cfm> ~ This email and any attached files are confidential and intended solely for the intended recipient(s). If you are not the named recipient you should not read, distribute, copy or alter this email. Any views or opinions expressed in this email are those of the author and do not represent those of the Davis H. Elliot Company company. Warning: Although precautions have been taken to make sure no viruses are present in this email, the company cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage that arise from the use of this email or attachments. ~ Upgrade to Next Generation Antispam/Antivirus with Ninja! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbelt-software.com/SunbeltMessagingNinja.cfm> ~
