There are times i've been called in to do a server install or a major overhaul for companies that have full time IT staff on site. Sometimes companies do not want the liability of having their on-site staff doing the job and bring in an outside professional. On the other hand, they may not have the confidence in their staff to do the job. Either way, i'd prefer to work with their staff to ensure they understand the solid concepts of networking. Bring them in on the job, get them to assist in every way or simply guide them and get them to question every step of the way.

I've assisted full time techs for companies - it's not an easy thing to do cause I really don't like stepping on toes but sometimes it's necessary.

I've been contacted by many companies getting prepped to get a new server or an overhaul and they ask if I would mind an outsider chasing me around.

One example (without naming names) was a server upgrade for a company in Nisku. The owner contacted me just before the install, said he has a friend that is in NAIT for computer networking and he's interested in working with me on the install. Great. We met that Friday night, did some talking about the different concepts and he showed a great overall attitude. He was so eager, I took a step back, let him take over and do the server installation with the premise that he verbally talk through everything he was going to do, discuss every step. That young man went on to a great career and I couldn't say enough good about him in a reference.

On the other hand, i've met other techs that i've politely asked to leave the site. There are some people that just don't get it.

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