BC Advantage - 2011 Issue 4
Becoming Your Own IT
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Article Overview
This article discusses the broad scope of skills and preparation involved in attempting to manage IT for a new business or medical practice without outside help. It covers foundational topics in networking, hardware, Windows administration, security, virtualization, testing environments, and related operational planning, with emphasis on the time, training, and resources such an effort can require.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps readers evaluate whether handling IT internally is realistic for their business and highlights the broad categories of technical knowledge involved before committing time and money.
Article Sections
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Introduction
An overview of why some new business owners attempt to manage their own IT and the general challenges involved.
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Networking
Foundational networking concepts and broad areas of network administration relevant to a small business environment.
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Hardware
Core hardware topics involved in supporting and maintaining computers, storage, and related devices.
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Windows
Major Windows administration subjects, including system management, security, remote access, virtualization, and related support tasks.
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Test environment and broader technology needs
The need for a safe practice environment and additional technology areas that may arise when integrating systems or creating reports.
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Closing guidance and recommended reading
A concluding perspective on the effort required and a list of suggested books and references.
What You Will Learn
- Why some new business owners consider managing IT themselves
- The broad subject areas that make up basic IT support knowledge
- What kinds of networking concepts are commonly part of IT self-support
- Which hardware and Windows administration topics may require study
- Why a separate test environment is important when learning technical systems
- How to think about the time and reading required to build IT competence
Who Should Read This
- Small business owners
- New medical practice startups
- Office managers
- Independent billing businesses
- General IT beginners
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