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Azure hosting or similar
https://amazonlightsail.com/ Windows Server: 2 GB Memory 1 Core Processor 50 GB SSD Disk 3 TB Data Transfer* $30 / £22.95 a month EDIT: It's Windows 2012 and 2016 only,so you'll have to ensure your s/w runs on it (or go down the Linux + VM route). -
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Top Skillsets
Oh.... the old "post like a bell-end and then make out you were fishing" defence. Classic.- Dante
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Top Skillsets
Well it's not much use knowing the principles without having the skillset to actually implement them, is it you patronizing turd?- Dante
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Top Skillsets
This^ WRRTOP - I'm currently in my first DevOps contract, having come from a platform (VMware/Windows/Linux support/integration) contracting background. The initial learning curve was fairly steep, at least for me as a basic coder - (PowerShell/JavaScript/vRealize Automation...- Dante
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Interesting jobs you've had
After I left school in the 90's i spent a bit of time at Shepperton studios working with my mates dad who was a movie armorer. Made spears and daggers for The Mummy, and guns for Judge Dredd. Edit: Since they've both had remakes - shows how old i am. -
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So what is a "good" rate?
I work in automation / devops type roles, and for me £450 is decent outside of London. £550 if I have to commute into the big smoke.- Dante
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noobs elusive 1st contract
For most contractors I've met over the years, I think they usually have the first one lined up before making the leap from permiedom, often through contacts at their current employer (or competitor). Sometimes it's finding the second one that can be tricky! HTH.- Dante
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When I grow up....
Still come across like an absolute bereavement on every one of his posts?- Dante
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Maximum Professional Indemnity?
Hello - it's been a while. Currently I operate with the standard £5 million public liability and professional indemnity insurances, but am in a position where I've been asked to work on an asset that is worth far in excess of that. Without going into boring detail (let's pretend it's a space...- Dante
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Facebook shares
Some of the investing "advice" on this thread is hilarious. Don't buy Facebook because the founder "doesn't care much for money"? Or "They're the next Friends Reunited"? How out of touch are these clowns?- Dante
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- Forum: Accounting / Legal
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Buying a flat
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Going Direct - Agency wont cut its margin...
Thanks for the reply. Can you remind me regarding the opt-in/out? How can i check this either way. It's been 2 x 1 year stints - separated by a year - so not really permie material yet - also on two different projects in two different departments. I'm not willing to drop my rate as I think...- Dante
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Going Direct - Agency wont cut its margin...
Hi Guys, Just a quick one - i've done 2 x 1 year stints at a particular client through one agency - never having received a rate rise, despite asking a number of times. Now, the client wants to cut the cost of my contract as it's prepared to offer a 6 monther and wants a discount, but my...- Dante
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Wireless addresses
Ello, Have you tried the usual - update the drivers for your wireless card, check all the settings for it in the OS and the BIOS. Also try re-configuring it to use a different wireless channel - might be something in the environment (PCs, TV, Microwave(!) etc) that is malleting that specific...
