A few thoughts that might help you:-
- You might need to work on your interfacing
- Negotiating access is critical before attempting IO
- Ensure you use the agreed port
- Take virus protection seriously
- Try not to panic the server in any way
- Interrupts can cause panics, so ensure you have the firewall closed
- Server processor peaking at 100% active is a good thing
- Make sure that there is a graceful disconnect in all conversations
- Scheduled activities on a timer are not as good as following a processing flow in sequence
- IT promises rarely live up to customer expectations and can cause resentment
- Beware of setting a "while true" loop unless you can handle the performance requirements
- Don't just try an upgrade for the fun of it. Commit to your choice as conflicts caused can be irreparable
- Beware of becoming obsolete yourself
Some people say that men substitute inadequacies by purchasing a big car and perhaps driving it in & out of the garage, but most probably just polish what they've got.
I could go on, but they degrade and get more offensive, so I should stop there from the point of decency. I hope that this has not offended anyone.
Robin