hi. got the following from an InformIT article titled "Diary of a
Network Administrator: Mean People Suck". he basically talks about
decorum and the levels of professionalism for network and system admins.
article is a good read, along with the discussion in the forums below it.
--vince.
READ THE ARTICLE:
http://www.informit.com/content/index.asp?product_id=%7BB2DAD41C%2D963A%2D4AE3%2D874F%2DEC4F74733C16%7D
ARTICLE INFORMATION:
Diary of a Network Administrator: Mean People Suck
"In this diary entry, Joseph Phillips lists characteristics of good (and bad) network administrators."
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excerpt...
Oath of an Admin
I propose that companies require their network administrators take a
technical oath based loosely on the Hippocratic Oath, to protect and
serve the organization's best interest. Here's what I have in mind:
I swear to fulfill to the best of my abilities and judgment this
covenant. I will respect the work of the technicians that have gone
before me and share the knowledge that I have gained for those that
come after me.
I will apply for the well-being, benefit, and good of my
organization all measurements that are required to support,
implement, and maintain these technologies.
I will remember that there is an art, as well as a science, to
technology. I will remember that personality, warmth, sympathy, and
empathy may outweigh any technical implementation my abilities allow.
I will not be ashamed to say, "I know not." I will not be ashamed to
call for my colleagues when the skill of another is needed for a
project's success.
I will respect the privacy of my clients, their work, their email,
and their electronic records. My duties as a network administrator
are to administer the network and technology without interfering,
investigating, or intruding into the work of the clients I support.
I will remember that I do not actually care for a network, implement
technology, or administer bits and bytes; but ultimately support a
collection of individuals whose careers may be dependent on my
abilities as a professional. My responsibilities are great, but I
must not play God.
If I do not violate this oath, may I enjoy life. May I be respected
while I serve and be remembered with affection thereafter. May I
always act with the good of my organization and its employees in mind.
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