Your nephew might have one–a remote controlled hovercraft that flies just over your head, looking for all the world like a UFO, something between a toy and cutting edge technology. Drones are fun, but they’re also serious business.

There is more than one way to accomplish a task, but you become more proficient in the task the more times you have completed it. Your IT network is no different. A salesperson can make it sound easier to manage than it in fact is, but by trying to do it yourself, you sacrifice time, efficiency, and the expertise needed to do it right. DIY can be fun, but when it comes to technology, it’s comforting to know that the job is done right.