One thing I'd add is to create a good set of documentation, and if necessary let the powers that be know that you want the time to document the systems operation either as it develops or once it's stable. However, for security purposes I tend to prefer either storing data on a server in-house (with VPN access), or being very careful about the choice of an outside hosting service provider.

Document how to perform all key operations, and leave a paper copy in a company-owned safe (in case of network or system failure). It can also help you when you need to perform a rarely - performed operation - perhaps reloading RAID or other drivers. I'd also save and backup a library of all essential sw and systems images in case they are needed for recovery.

This will help down the road not just in case you "are hit by a bus," in the worst sense of those words, but if you have an outside emergency to tend to, or just need to take a day off. This can provide more flexibility for you and your schedule. Also, if you should leave the company one day, this is the sort of thing that does (my opinion) tend to be appreciated.

Regards,

Sam

Schmaltzy !

It's not going to be used all day, every day --- but, I'm a big fan of open-source, graphically vivid astronomy software.
Programs like Winstar and Celestia -- they are free, and you can use it to not only show stars and planets, but to show
"travels" from one to the other, relative distance, follow orbits of planets and objects, see surface details on planets and asteroids...

Combine this with a decent projector, and you've got a great (additional) tool for many aspects of astronomy - how planets formed, what they look like, man-made satellite objects, etc.

Actually, I'd encourage anyone to play with these just for fun on their own systems.

-- Sam

PS - No, I didn't RTFA, so some of this may be off-topic. I don't know.

If a device is not properly grounded or has problems where it provides a small electrical shock, can this be a potential health hazard for people who may have certain types of medical implants - e.g. implanted pacemakers, defibrillators, or other devices?

I suppose any potential threat could be worse if the current were conducted for example - from one hand across the body to the other, so that it would travel across the chest or implant while seeking ground...