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Guy’s Best Practice & Litmus Tests Ezine
Best PracticeEveryone wants to know whether they are doing a job, any job, in the best way
possible. Guy's ‘Best Practice’ ezine is always worth skimming through
because you will always find at least one piece of useful advice that you can
apply to your network.
Litmus Tests idea
The idea behind my Litmus tests is to bring fun to computer networks. Each test asks a question about an
aspect of best practice. The answer indicates whether you are dealing with a
Professional or an Amateur. The majority of my tests are based around computing.
However, you can have fun extending the Litmus test idea to include everyday
activities like going to hairdresser, entering a shop or buying a new car.
Where the idea came fromEach Litmus test
gives you an instant answer to the question: - "Is this a good idea or is
there a better way?" The brainwave for Litmus tests came to me when a delegate said: "Guy, I have
just joined a company; how do I know if our network and servers are
running properly?" So I suggested simple checks that he could make to test
if his network was run by amateurs or professionals.
Flash backMy mind flashed back to my schoolboy days when my chemistry teacher 'Sniffy'
Pugh showed us Litmus tests. Perhaps you remember the test? Red
means acid, blue means alkaline, so Litmus test was ideal name for a quick test
where there are only two possible results.
Ezine TopicsThe topics are Microsoft based. The main themes are Windows 2003 and Exchange 2003. Obviously, I get ideas from a wide variety
of sources, but I never copy other people's tips directly. The early Ezines featured a spread shot of tips on different topics, whereas the later editions focus on one topic and provide tips,
insights and even challenges. By and large I focus on those who are getting started, however even the most experienced techies have Achilles heels
Advertisers for my EzineWhilst I am not actively looking for advertisers, if you do have a
product that is a particularly good fit, then please contact me and I would happily discuss a deal.
Guy's Best Practice Ezine: Back Issues
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