Tough call

[draggar]

I need to set up all of the IT equipment in a new retail store.

Now, I am not too proficient with the server-side equipment which is what I'd love to learn.

I have another tech who I can take up with me who does know it pretty well but I know if I take him with me, i won't get any training done, he'll do all of the work for himself.

What to do? Just go up by myself and do it, calling some people for help (possibly making it take longer) or bring the other tech with me?

[Pedersen]

Do it yourself as much as possible, definitely. You need the training, and the experience. And you'll be happier for doing so.

[Crazeyal]

If you have the authority to do so, learn by doing ... ALWAYS. Reading a book puts the knowledge in your mind, but not your tactile memory. You remember and understand things far better when you do it yourself. You might have pissed off customers for a day, while you $%#$# up and learn the hard way, but both you and the customer will benefit in the long run. They get a better tech and you get useful work experience that you need.