This is just a perfect time to talk about IT. Referring to someone as one who specializes in Information Techology is like talking about someone who does electrical work on the side, but is not a licensed electrician.
I am not denouncing users on here because they do not have access to a trained IT person, but I think a good many have someone who does a lot of computer stuff and charges them to help with their computers and their networking.
I wouldn't let the level of my IT determine what OS I had. First, Windows Server 2008 has Active Directory. Sharepoint is already set up in SBS. I think it is easier to install SBS, run a wizard and start receiving email via Exchange than it is to install Exchange 2010 in Server 2008. Finally, once again, SQL Server generally comes with the premium editions and runs the databases of many of the functions of SBS.
Shortly, once installed, SBS has AD, Sharepoint and Exchange ready to go right out of the box. And, they have to do nothing with SQL.
With a little reading and going through it with some DVDs, one can quickly install their own SBS, although I would advise getting some professional help.
I suppose there are IT people who can't network XP in a P2P, but again, who is the IT person. I would argue that they don't fit the definition of IT.
I really think some days there should be a certification or something for IT folks to take so they can prove they can do what they say they can do.
I have to be missing something here.
They do have certifications for IT.
Microsoft Certified IT Professional
Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (Windows SBS 2008 or put whatever you want there)
Microsoft Certified System Administrator
Microsoft MVP in certain areas.
Most IT people are way ahead of the curve. They are beta testing SBS 2008 long before it comes out.
And, most of these people can be found. If you Google, Microsoft Certified, you will likely find a computer store within a 50 mile radius with certified ITs.
Exchange 2003 to 2010? Haven't done that.
Upgrade from Sharepoint 2.0 to 3.0? Yes, but had 15 cups of coffee and certainly didn't fall asleep.
And, there is no way the using SQL Server Integration Services to parse HL7 and 835 files is Computer 101.
