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05.28.09 Q&A Site For System Administrators Gaining Momentum  By Doug CaverlySystem administrators now have a new resource to turn to whenever they run into a problem. A site called Server Fault has been launched in public beta, and it's well-populated with people who can answer the sorts of questions that pop up in sys admins' professional lives. Let's address a couple of possible sticking points right away: Server Fault is completely free, and would-be users don't even have to register. It has a search function, too, so you should often be able to find what you're looking for without starting a fresh thread and waiting for replies to accumulate. As for some other details, Server Fault is collaboratively edited like Wikipedia, so you should benefit from a sort of group wisdom. And there's an optional reputation system that'll let you know which specific users are trusted a little more than the rest.
All in all, the site represents a clever way of collecting questions and answers. (Over 2,500 queries have in fact already been posted.) Since it comes from the people who created Stack Overflow, it's liable to remain quite stable, as well. System administrators should definitely bookmark Server Fault. Give the site a fair chance, and you may even find yourself turning to it before other communities and Google. About the Author: Doug is a staff writer for WebProNews. Visit WebProNews for the latest eBusiness news. |
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