work for a small company. IMO a year at a small company (under 5 people
in IT) is equivalent to 3 years at a big company.
On Mon, 6 Aug 2001, Tangorre, Mike wrote:
> Thanks Jim.. :-)
>
>
>
> Michael T. Tangorre
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jim McAtee [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: Monday, August 06, 2001 11:29 AM
> To: CF-Talk
> Subject: Re: A little bit off topic..
>
>
> If at all possible, try to decide what kind of company you'll be working
> for when you graduate. Small? Large? If you're a developer at a
> sizable company, administration skills aren't particularly necessary.
> If you work for a small company (or yourself), you may be expected to do
> everything from development to system and site administration, to
> cleaning toilets.
>
> Most Win2K/NT admins learn by doing... that is they point and click and
> never really understand what the server software is doing. Right now
> (witness Code Red) it's a disaster, but Microsoft has been steering down
> this road for years. They wanted the receptionist to be able to run the
> file & print server - now she administers the company web server.
>
> If you want to go into administration, commit to it and expect more than
> a few sleepless nights when you can't figure out why IIS is crashing
> every 45 minutes. Or, if you're a developer, and this is how you'll
> make your living, expand your development skills. Learn JavaScript C++,
> Java, Perl. If you've got even a fingernail's worth of artistic skills,
> learn to use PhotoShop or other graphics tools, at least to the point
> where you can slap together simple buttons and banners.
>
> Jim
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Tangorre, Mike <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: CF-Talk <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Date: Friday, August 03, 2001 2:46 PM
> Subject: A little bit off topic..
>
>
> >I could use some input on a few issues:
> >
> >I am almost done with college and wanted to spend my last year (light
> credit
> >load)
> >really hoaning in on some skills that I would like to improve in:
> Windows
> >2000 Server
> >administration, web site administration, CF 5, and Flash 5. From these
> >topics listed
> >what are some really good books for reference and learning?
> >
> >I just got the new CF 5.0 book.. it rocks!
> >Looking at Win2K there are tons of books, and website
> administration...not
> >too sure.
> >I have a lot of experience in CF and Flash, but I am new to the server
> side
> >of things,
> >especially administration.
> >
> >Any info would be greatly appreciated.
> >
> >Michael T. Tangorre
>
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