In Search of a Complete and Scalable Systems Administration SuiteJoop VerdoesShell International Exploration and Production BVRijswijkThe NetherlandsAugust 1997

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In Search of a Complete and Scalable Systems Administration SuiteJoop VerdoesShell International Exploration and Production BVRijswijkThe NetherlandsAugust 1997

The Problem

SIEP’s role in life

SIEP’s IT Infrastructure.

SIEP’s adoption of NT

(UNIX) SA Suites looked at

Concerns, sample oneVery limited coverage of configuration files

Concerns, sample twoIconised system management: some fundamental problems

Concerns, sample threeIcons are used to give objects a place on screen

Concerns, sample fourNot enough support for diversity

Concerns, sample fiveInward looking

Concerns, sample sixAdded version control problem

Concerns, sample sevenLittle added value in key areas

Concerns, sample eight Wrong expectations

Key requirements: The Internals

Key requirements: Coverage

PPT Slide

Conclusion