I swear to fulfill, to the best of my ability and judgment, this promise:

I will respect the hard-won knowledge of those professionals in whose steps I walk, and gladly share such knowledge as is mine with those who are to follow.

I will apply, for the benefit of those in need of technical support, all measures that are required, avoiding those twin traps of misunderstanding and miscommunication.

I will remember that there is art to our work as well as technology, and that warmth, sympathy, and understanding may outweigh the boot disk or the support software.

I will not be ashamed to say, "I know not," nor will I fail to call in my colleagues when the skills of another are needed for a problem.

I will respect the privacy of my clients, for their business not disclosed to me that the world may know.  Most especially must I tread with care in matters of technological security. If it is given to me to administer an environment, all thanks. But it may also be within my power to abuse my privilege; this awesome responsibility must be faced with great humbleness and awareness of my own frailty. Above all, I must not betray the trust put in me to maintain the clients' security.

I will remember that I do not support a faulty motherboard, a broken keyboard, but a human being, whose problems may affect the person's business and economic stability.  My responsibility includes these related problems, if I am to adequately provide the needed support.

I will prevent problems whenever I can, for prevention is preferable to resolution.

I will remember that I remain a member of society, with special obligations to all my fellow human beings, those learned in technology as well as those that must be taught.

If I do not violate this oath, may I enjoy life and art, respected while I live and remembered with affection thereafter. May I always act so as to preserve the finest traditions of my calling, and may I long experience the joy of supporting those who seek my help.