A long time ago, I took this quote to heart. "I know a thing or two about a thing or two." (This Boy's Life http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0108330/quotes) I tell anyone who says I know everything that I really only know about four things, max, everything else I figure out. Granted, the context of the quote isn't reflective of humility, but if you use it for humility, you're much better off.
On Wed, Sep 29, 2010 at 10:35 AM, Michael B. Smith <[email protected]>wrote: > Pffff > > > > I understand what you are saying BUT – no one person can know it all. It’s > not possible. Maybe back in NT4… But no way, now. The backend, the possible > infrastructure and its feature content of Windows Servers is just WAY too > big. > > > > Regards, > > > > Michael B. Smith > > Consultant and Exchange MVP > > http://TheEssentialExchange.com <http://theessentialexchange.com/> > > > > *From:* David Lum [mailto:[email protected]] > *Sent:* Wednesday, September 29, 2010 10:32 AM > > *To:* NT System Admin Issues > *Subject:* RE: OT: Early Friday Funny... > > > > One reason I’ll never claim to be an expert – the last test I took (ok it > was years ago) I failed by what must have been one question, two TOPS. I can > explain DNS, DHCP, GPO’s, why and how they work, FSMO roles and what they > are and do, blah blah blah, but I couldn’t tell you where the default log > file location is for IIS w/out looking it up, etc. > > > > The thing that really kills me is when I know something an MCSE doesn’t, > sometimes it’s really basic-to-me stuff like using restricted groups in > GPO’s or creating a DHCP reservation, I always figure the MS certified dude > should be schooling me. > > > > Dave > > > > *From:* John Hornbuckle [mailto:[email protected]] > *Sent:* Wednesday, September 29, 2010 6:46 AM > *To:* NT System Admin Issues > *Subject:* RE: OT: Early Friday Funny... > > > > The classic debate of the value of certs or degrees. :) They don’t > guarantee knowledge, but they generally do show that the person who holds > them was willing to invest time and money in themselves. And while there are > certainly exceptions, my experience has been that on the whole the people > with the certs/degrees are more knowledgeable. > > > > > > > > > > John Hornbuckle > > MIS Department > > Taylor County School District > > www.taylor.k12.fl.us > > > > > > > > > > > > *From:* Erik Goldoff [mailto:[email protected]] > *Sent:* Wednesday, September 29, 2010 9:06 AM > *To:* NT System Admin Issues > *Subject:* RE: OT: Early Friday Funny... > > > > Reminds me of one LAN Admin candidate I interviewed a few years back for a > senior position. His resume showed certifications out the ying-yang, MS, > Cisco, A+, etc … > > > > I normally asked how many nodes on a 27 bit subnet mask, but that stumped > him, so I asked him how many nodes on a standard Class C subnet. > > His answer : “Between 200 and 300” > > > > OK, so technically correct, but not accurate. So I asked: “ Would you > accept the job with a salary between $30k and $60k to start ?” > > > > *Erik Goldoff*** > > *IT Consultant* > > *Systems, Networks, & Security * > > ' Security is an ongoing process, not a one time event ! ' > > ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ > ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ > > --- > To manage subscriptions click here: > http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ > or send an email to [email protected] > with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin > > ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ > ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ > > --- > To manage subscriptions click here: > http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ > or send an email to [email protected] > with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin > > > > > > NOTICE: Florida has a broad public records law. Most written communications > to or from this entity are public records that will be disclosed to the > public and the media upon request. E-mail communications may be subject to > public disclosure. > > ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ > ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ > > --- > To manage subscriptions click here: > http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ > or send an email to [email protected] > with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin > > ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ > ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ > > --- > To manage subscriptions click here: > http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ > or send an email to [email protected] > with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin > ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to [email protected] with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
