7: State of the Profession: What Are the Unresolved Issues in System Administration?

System administrators are responsible for keeping key components of our society up and running. With the globalization and rise of of the big Internet services over the last decade, our role has become more important than ever. This workshop will be a half-day mini-conference where professional practitioners come together to discuss the challenges of being a good system administrator today. What are the unsolved problems in systems administration? How can we improve our own practice? Everyone with a passion for our profession is welcome to attend. Presenters: Send topic statement or draft slides to lisa12ws-state@usenix.org prior to the event for scheduling. Time limits will be strictly enforced; please rehearse fastidiously.