I'm excited to share that I've just been hired as the first sysadmin at a startup! It's also my very first job, and I'm eager to get started. I'm wondering where I should focus my efforts first. Should I look into using MDM for the company's MacBooks (we have about 5), improve our network by blocking and tracking, set up company storage, or is there something else I should consider? Any advice would be appreciated!
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Start by collaborating with your management and understanding their priorities. Jumping in without guidance can lead to wasted efforts if they have different plans. Aligning with leadership will help you focus on the right tasks from the get-go.
Make documentation a priority. Begin with understanding your inventory—who has access to what, how equipment is acquired, and whether the actual inventory matches what's on paper.
1. Understand the business's needs—start here with discussions with leadership.
2. Set up systems that can grow with the company.
3. Use industry best practices as a guideline but keep things manageable given the size of the startup. Aim for a secure baseline first before adding additional features later.
Great points! I agree about keeping things simple; it’s easy to get overwhelmed.
First, assess their immediate needs. If leadership has no clear direction, take inventory of both hardware and software. Identifying what you have will help highlight crucial areas like backups that need urgent attention.
Before diving into tech specifics, chat with your leader to clarify their goals around technology. It's essential to control costs and ensure everything aligns with the company's vision. Consider starting with MDM, company storage, and establishing security frameworks.
Absolutely! Knowing their priorities can save so much time.