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Last updated on Aug 27, 2024

IT teams are at odds over operating systems. How can you facilitate a resolution?

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Adunola S.

Help Desk Analyst || Technical Support Engineer || Network Services Expert || Software & Hardware Support || System…

When IT teams clash over operating systems, productivity can suffer. To bridge the gap:

- Host a solution-focused workshop where each side presents their preferred OS's benefits and addresses concerns.

- Establish common goals that prioritize company needs over personal preferences.

- Pilot hybrid solutions that allow for flexibility and evaluate effectiveness based on performance data.

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Adunola S.

Help Desk Analyst || Technical Support Engineer || Network Services Expert || Software & Hardware Support || System Administrator || Security Specialist || Security+ || Network+|| CompTIA Secure Infrastructure Specialist
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Understand perspectives and concerns. Define goals and objectives Gather data and insights. Conduct a cost-benefit analysis. Involve stakeholders. Develop a proposal.

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Sumit Dhiman

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-Schedule separate meetings with each team to understand their respective positions. -Document specific concerns and requirements from all sides, and gather data on each operating system's advantages and disadvantages. -Conduct a cost benefit analysis which Operating System suits better the financial goals. -Explore a common ground solution, like Dual Boot or Virtualization technique so that two Operating Systems can run on one machine.

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