Eric M Russell (5/5/2014)

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I'd say that Chipotle Mexican Grill is good, fast, and cheap. However, as with any application, whether it be software or a restraunt, how the end user...

The triangle is a reliable indicator of how projects go. The counter example isn't perfection, it is a project out of control - delayed, late and of poor quality.

Would you consider it a defect to have the login change on the service account, but it wouldn't work properly on a restart of the service?

Is there a command...

This is one thread in particular that needs a like button. Great posts everyone.

I wish google voice were more reliable, I'd spend some time whitelisting and voicemailing callers.

I'm befuddled why more phone systems don't convert voice mails to emails with an attempted transcription...

I'm not sure IT is all that effective in addressing security. I'd like to see the accountants involved more.

An environment that lowers the risk to the customer and our internal organization is the one that we strive for. Setting expectations and having a good baseline are critical parts...

I agree with TaylorMade about a backup and restore. Does anyone know the prevalence of using snapshots versus a more traditional environment?

We don't drive around in tanks to protect ourselves from stray bullets. There is a cost tradeoff here that we are not looking at, or at least don't have the...

This was a good editorial, though hard to write/comment about.

I was interested in the fact that you chose a final report that had no dates at all.

Security is not a process of putting up impenetrable walls. Instead it is a calculation of cost and benefit, usually many parties are involved in the calculation, though not with...

I give my credit card company a substantial amount of money by using the card and letting them collect fees for the transaction. For that consideration, I leave it up...

Admittedly baselining a system you are about to replace is tedious, but might be worth the effort in addressing the user feedback.

I'm not sure why the industry adopted the term best practices. I much prefer calling them recommended practices, and should be called that only when you can cite how the...