I run a one man IT dept. It's mostly a Windows operation supporting 30 workstations, Sql Server, Exchange Server, IIS running both static and web apps, file servers, Backup Exec, anti-virus, Active Directory, and a Linux firewall. I need an organization that can be called when I'm not available. (Note that I'm not looking to farm out services, upgrade services, etc. Things are going fine -- I've been doing this for years.) I simply need a backup for me. How would I go about finding this organization? Would I need to enter into some agreement, or are there plenty of these organizations available where I could just have a couple on a list for our company to call should the need arise? Thanks.

Hi Darpa 2012, Thanks for posting here. Outsourcing your IT service is a way we may looking for . We can obtain a list of your local Microsoft partner form the site below: http://pinpoint.microsoft.com/en-US/home Some tips for sharing : Tips for outsourcing your small-business needs http://www.microsoft.com/business/en-us/resources/management/recruiting-staffing/tips-for-outsourcing-your-small-business-needs.aspx?fbid=couYY0AHYRe Meanwhile, consider moving our services to cloud is also an option. Thanks. Tiger LiTiger Li TechNet Community Support

Hi Darpa 2012, Thanks for posting here. Outsourcing your IT service is a way we may looking for . We can obtain a list of your local Microsoft partner form the site below: http://pinpoint.microsoft.com/en-US/home Some tips for sharing : Tips for outsourcing your small-business needs http://www.microsoft.com/business/en-us/resources/management/recruiting-staffing/tips-for-outsourcing-your-small-business-needs.aspx?fbid=couYY0AHYRe Meanwhile, consider moving our services to cloud is also an option. Thanks. Tiger LiTiger Li TechNet Community Support

Tiger Li, In my question, I'm clearly looking for a person to back me up. I specifically said I'm not asking to outsource services. You responded to say I should look to outsource it all out. Plus you had links to the latest sales pitch for outsourcing it all out. In summary.... Me: Things are fine, everyone's happy, I just need a backup person. You: Have someone else take over the entire operation. With all due respects, this is not helpful.

Tiger Li, In my question, I'm clearly looking for a person to back me up. I specifically said I'm not asking to outsource services. You responded to say I should look to outsource it all out. Plus you had links to the latest sales pitch for outsourcing it all out. In summary.... Me: Things are fine, everyone's happy, I just need a backup person. You: Have someone else take over the entire operation. With all due respects, this is not helpful.

Hi You could try looking for someone on oDesk, you can pay by the hour. Regards Lionel

Hi You could try looking for someone on oDesk, you can pay by the hour. Regards Lionel