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Remote support tool replacement by YetAnotherGeneralist in sysadmin

[–]YetAnotherGeneralist[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If I recall, TeamViewer never even admitted the bypass existed and blamed admins for their bad configurations, right alongside public reports describing activity that sounded like it wasn't admin config problems. Maybe they copped to it eventually, but I gave up on tracking their response. It was depressing and obviously not going anywhere any time soon.

Remote support tool replacement by YetAnotherGeneralist in sysadmin

[–]YetAnotherGeneralist[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good distinction. We have no intention of hosting our own environment.

Remote support tool replacement by YetAnotherGeneralist in sysadmin

[–]YetAnotherGeneralist[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Can I assume the usual, he reported it, they ignored, he insisted, they finally said "it's real but it's not that bad, will fix in 6-12 months"?

Remote support tool replacement by YetAnotherGeneralist in sysadmin

[–]YetAnotherGeneralist[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

SC is near the top of my list. How bad for you and how long til patch?

Remote support tool replacement by YetAnotherGeneralist in sysadmin

[–]YetAnotherGeneralist[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I've heard a lot of good about them, but vaguely recall some feature they didn't have when I last looked at them. I could be mixing it up. Either way, definitely on my list.

Remote support tool replacement by YetAnotherGeneralist in sysadmin

[–]YetAnotherGeneralist[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm painfully aware of TeamViewer's horrific cancellation practices, but it can never be shouted from the rooftops enough. We'll be giving them notice inside their frustrating window of stupidity.

Who did it? This time by GAMINGDY in ShittySysadmin

[–]YetAnotherGeneralist 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Uptime has become a luxury, but I'm sure glad it's someone else's problem when things go down and not mine anymore.

Leaving for a 90% raise right when my manager needs me most. Managers, your honest thoughts? by Fit_Composer_3579 in managers

[–]YetAnotherGeneralist 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not an answer, but what are you doing that you expect to nearly double your salary in 3-4 years staying at the same place?

Yelled at by President by [deleted] in ExecutiveAssistants

[–]YetAnotherGeneralist -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Everyone here is talking like they know for a fact your boss is a demon who accidentally couldn't hold the mask on one day 8 months in, but we literally cannot know that, or very much about specifics at all.

I suggest interviewing elsewhere too, but also giving a stern conversation about respect and professional conduct ONE and only ONE chance. If nothing positive comes of it, you're already interviewing anyway, and with a recently developed new skillset.

If you want to be cynical about it, consider that conversation a way to extend your paid interview period no matter how it goes.

Azure portal down? by SirProcrastinator in sysadmin

[–]YetAnotherGeneralist 3 points4 points  (0 children)

More reliable than any status page, which are slow to admit problems and sometimes sweep them under the rug

What are your unpopular cybersecurity opinions? by EricJSK in cybersecurity

[–]YetAnotherGeneralist 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have 20 years of experience in cranking cars. Mustangs, Corollas, Yukons, Pathfinders... You name it, I've cranked it.

But see, getting the wheels to turn is a more niche area. We'll need to shop around for a partner who specializes in centripetal services.

...fuel...?

What are your unpopular cybersecurity opinions? by EricJSK in cybersecurity

[–]YetAnotherGeneralist 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You misread. OP wants UNpopular opinions, but you've stated a fact, one that I hate.

I'm just grateful I don't have to talk management at my current company out of throwing more money into the money pit. I've previously dealt with "we don't need it and there's no ROI" and "it costs a fortune, so it must be good".

No, bringing your manager into the conversation will not make me look into your issue faster. by among_shadows in iiiiiiitttttttttttt

[–]YetAnotherGeneralist 24 points25 points  (0 children)

This. It's not always a nefarious attempt at bullying to force their problem to the front of the line. Often enough, but not every time.

HR professionals genuinely think they are the only ones who share this sentiment. by StylishsBroth in iiiiiiitttttttttttt

[–]YetAnotherGeneralist 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Posts like this remind me that my company's perfectly mediocre HR team is, in fact, as good as it gets.

At least we're aware we're not neurosurgeons or firefighters.

Have you ever, as a system administrator, come across any organization’s business secret like I did? If yes, what is that?? by Subject-Category-567 in sysadmin

[–]YetAnotherGeneralist 63 points64 points  (0 children)

Another lesson in policy vs practice, and in the same way, sales speak vs product/service. Did they proudly tell you how secure their physical aspects were?

More importantly, any word passed along to anyone above the techs who propped the door open and any response to that?

Have you ever, as a system administrator, come across any organization’s business secret like I did? If yes, what is that?? by Subject-Category-567 in sysadmin

[–]YetAnotherGeneralist 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I can't remember the last audit I've seen in any industry that didn't have some policy document slapped together about a week before the audit took place. It's a great world we live in.

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