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10 ways to begin a data warehouse project: What experiences have you had initiating or implementing a data warehouse project? Did you follow a plan similar to this one or were there other areas you needed to address?; Tags: Business intelligence, Storage, Databases, JodyGilbert; Discussion threads 2006-10-12
10 security problems unique to IT: Which of these concerns translate into day-to-day security problems facing your organization? Do you have policies and procedures in place to mitigate certain risks without imposing productivity-killing restrictions?9/11?Security is not an area newly arisen in the wake of the 9/11 tragedy. What relevance is 9/11 to IT security?Well (yes ages...; Tags: 9/11 commission, 9/11, security, 10 things, jeff relkin, JodyGilbert, information technology; Discussion threads 2006-09-06
10 ethical issues confronting IT managers: Have you become mired in the increasing ethical complexities spawned by technological advances? How would you address the questions raised by the author?Ethical? Relative to where you're stand.OK, The answers,let's do it by the numbers:1) It's to late!--The information flows freely as a waterfall and everyone drinks form it. ...; Tags: See #1; Discussion threads 2006-08-16
10 ethical issues raised by IT capabilities: 10 ethical issues raised by IT capabilitiesarticle root10 ethical issues raised by IT capabilitiesAs this article illustrates, ethical concerns associated with ever-expanding IT capabilities generate questions within questions. Do you have a strong opinion on any of the issues raised here? Are you grappling with any ethical dilemmas related to...; Tags: IT capability, ethics, cio, 10 things, jeff relkin, JodyGilbert, it management, ethical issue, information technology; Discussion threads 2006-07-06
10 ways to effectively estimate and control project costs: Are you constantly dealing with runaway baseline costs or unplanned expenditures that knock your project budget out of the park? Can you add to this list of recommendations for effectively estimating and controlling costs?; Tags: JodyGilbert; Discussion threads 2006-05-31

Security: SecurityWhile the article obliquely references security, it REALLY needs to be its own point.Why? Too many IT folks don't understand security at the core level. They think RSA, Kerberos, and biometrics will save them. However, the reality is that they are missing the "soul" of security and...; Tags: security, it management, cio, 10 things, jeff relkin, competencies, JodyGilbert, competency, information technology; Discussion threads 2006-05-10

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10 essential competencies for IT pros: This article is also available as a PDF download.By Jeff RelkinEnjoying a successful career as an IT professional hasalways presented a cha; Tags: competency, information technology; Technical articles 2006-05-10
What does it take to excel in IT?: A recurring theme on TR surrounds the issue of professionalcapabilities. At the most basic level, the question that IT pros and hiringmanagers are asking is this: "Whatmakes a good support tech?" (Or net admin or project manager, etc.) We'vetaken a few stabs at nailing down the skills and attributes...; Tags: information technology; Blog posts 2006-05-11
10 ethical issues raised by IT capabilities: Technology engenders complexities that go beyond typical questions of what's right or what's fair. Does the capacity to do something justify the act? When new technology creates new capabilities, do the old rules of behavior still apply? Areas such as data access and capture, processing speed, tracking and monitoring, and...; Tags: Information Technology, Technology, Strategy, Management; Download resources 2006-07-06
10 things you can do with unwanted computer equipment: If it can be used, use it. If it can't, get rid of it. That's what veteran tech Jeff Dray advises when it comes to your stockpile of obsolete equipment. Here are his suggestions for dealing with the accumulating junk in the most beneficial ways.This download is also available as...; Tags: Equipment, Computer, Jeff Dray, Productivity, Blogging, Internet; Download resources 2008-02-21
10 ways to begin a data warehouse project: IT departments typically launch data warehouse projects without input from business partners, explaining DW concepts to the uninitiated and building the business case themselves. But what steps should you take once the project is greenlighted?CIO Jeff Relkin examines key aspects of the process, including determining data access controls, deciding on...; Tags: Data Warehouse, Data Access, Business Intelligence, Storage, Databases, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management, Hardware; Download resources 2006-10-12
10 ethical issues confronting IT managers: Advances in technology, just like advances in any other area of endeavor, can generate societal changes that should cause us to reexamine our behavior. The dynamic nature of civilization means some components of ethical codes that were perfectly appropriate in previous generations may no longer apply. CIO Jeff Relkin...; Tags: Privacy, Security; Download resources 2006-08-15
10 security problems unique to IT: Organizations have plenty of reasons to be concerned about security: conflicting priorities, business environmental factors, information sensitivity, lack of controls on the Internet, ethical lapses, criminal activity, carelessness, and higher levels of connectivity and vulnerability. Although absolute security is unattainable and undesirable, proper security controls seek to reduce risk to...; Tags: Information Technology, Security; Download resources 2006-09-06
Top support tech resources: Best of Jeff Dray: Jeff Dray has been in the help desk and tech support field for more than 15 years and has shared his experiences and expertise in numerous TechRepublic articles. Here's a sampling of some of his practical, often-droll advice on a variety of tech concerns. Topics include: 10 things to...; Tags: Network, Tech, Jeff Dray, Help Desk, Call Centers, Networking, It Operations; Download resources 2007-05-03
10 ways to effectively estimate and control project costs: Building a better bottom line is just as important for an IT department as it is for the whole organization at the enterprise level. It involves an understanding of the main drivers of IT costs, aligning IT spending plans with overall business strategy, using financial resources efficiently, viewing IT expenditures...; Tags: Financial, Information Technology, Strategy, Management; Download resources 2006-05-31
10 essential competencies for IT pros: If you're serious about becoming a successful, well-rounded IT professional, you need to constantly broaden your skills and knowledge--and in some areas that might surprise you. This list details key competencies that will help advance your career. IT pros need a bewildering and ever-expanding array of cross-functional...; Tags: Information Technology, Competency, Professional Development, Strategy, Career, Management; Download resources 2006-05-10
10 ways to effectively estimate and control project costs: Building a better bottom line is just as important for an IT department as it is for the whole organization at the enterprise level. It involves an understanding of the main drivers of IT costs, aligning IT spending plans with overall business strategy, using financial resources efficiently, viewing IT expenditures...; Tags: Information Technology, IT Investment, IT-spending, Strategy, Management; Download resources 2006-05-31
10 ways to seriously annoy your customers: Alienating customers is obviously not the way to build a healthy tech career--but understanding what might set them off will help you develop better relationships. IT pro Jeff Dray takes a light-hearted look at behaviors that will put you on the fast track to the unemployment line--things like missing appointments,...; Tags: Look, Professional Development, Product Marketing, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Career, Marketing, Enterprise Software, Software; Download resources 2006-11-14
10 ways to improve your deskside manner: When you go out of the office and meet a customer to resolve a fault or issue, using soft skills can help get the customer on your side. It's a given that you will have the technical skills, or you'll know where to find them. But the way you deal...; Tags: Customer, Jeff Dray, Blogging, Internet; Download resources 2008-03-17
Take advantage of wireless connections on the road: This sample chapter, taken from Jeff Duntemann's Wi-Fi Guide, Second Edition, discusses how Wi-Fiworks and how to locate and use hotspots on the road. Learn how Wi-Fi works and how you can take advantage of wireless connections away from home.This sample chapter from the Jeff Duntemann's Wi-Fi...; Tags: Chapter, Wireless LANs, Wi-Fi, Wireless; Book chapters 2005-10-21

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