Manage IT Staff in a Shrinking Economy
If you're facing the prospect of cutbacks, here are some tips for maintaining an effective IT staff and keeping your company technically proficient in lean times. For starters, don't be too quick with the pink slips and be sure to reward productivity, initiative and entrepreneurship.
Hot jobs: Software implementation analyst
The software implementation analyst ensures that deployments of new applications or upgrades are planned and carried out correctly. They act as a bridge between the software developer and the IT infrastructure team that handles installation and maintenance. Here's why you need one and how to find the right one.
Jonathan Heiliger, technology ops VP at Facebook
As VP Technology operations for social networking giant Facebook, Jonathan Heiliger's responsibilities include running the infrastructure that is Facebook.com, including the server and network infrastructure that keeps the business running, plus the software and intelligence that sits on top of that, keeping the service performing well for users, and finding people who understand the scale and complexity of the Facebook product.
Employees leaving? Here's why and what you can do
Do you think a soft economy lessens your need to engage your staff? Think again. Your most valuable asset -- and single biggest investment -- is walking out the door. Here are four top reasons people decide to leave an organization and what smart CIOs can do to mitigate the situations:
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Windows PowerShell 2.0 Unleashed
By Tyson Kopczynski, Pete Handley, Marco Shaw; Published by Sams
Windows PowerShell Unleashed will not only give you deep mastery over PowerShell but also a greater understanding of the features being introduced in PowerShell 2.0–and show you how to use it to solve your challenges in your production environment. Enter now!
Ubuntu Server Administration
By Michael Jang; Published by McGraw-Hill Osborne Media
Realize a dynamic, stable, and secure Ubuntu Server environment with expert guidance, tips, and techniques from a Linux professional. Ubuntu Server Administration covers every facet of system management -- from users and file systems to performance tuning and troubleshooting. Enter now!
