Help from a friend in Getting Hardware Recommendations
Thursday, March 24th, 2011When I was asked to purchase switches to connect the workplaces in the office, I asked a friend of mine for some recommendations. Alex is very knowledgeable when it comes to hardwares and softwares and I especially called him to get some advice. I told him the budget that I was given and he said that it will be hard to purchase brand new equipment with that amount. He told me that I should get Cisco 4000 switches and Cisco PIX Firewalls from a store that sells second hand equipment. That way, it will be less expensive and it will also solve my problem at the same time.
The online store that he was referring to was selling used hardwares and it made me wonder if I was about to do the right thing. After getting some assurance from Alex, I ordered the items that he recommended and waited for it to be delivered. The package arrived a few days after my online transaction and I asked Alex if he can help us with the installation. True to his word, the hardware that I received from the online store was in good condition and it was working properly when he finished installing everything.