> There is a lot of residual "management doesn't understand networks and > databases and operating systems so we will make decisions for them" > attitude out there, even where the reality of management's background > has changed. While it's true that "cloud computing" is a nonsense > phrase, there are reasons why server outsourcing gains traction.
if management really does understand things as well as the it guys, then the it guys were unnecessary to begin with. i would hope that anyone hiring someone in such a position would be interested in their input! it is a tried-and-true technique to blame workers for management screw ups and outsource 'em. also, let's be honest. there can be a certain amount of reluctance to use internal resources. advice is more credible if you pay for it. so if the manager who is now in charge of talking to rackspace says "rackspace can't x" there is a lot less pressure to tell $colo that they're wrong. $colo doesn't even have to give a reason. - erik
