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Top 10 System Administrator Truths

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the my-users-never-lie dept.

Vo0k writes "What are your top ten system administrator truths? We all know them already, but it's still fun re-telling them. Stuff like "90% of all hardware-related problems come from loose connectors", even though you already know it's true, may save you from replacing the "faulty" motherboard if you recall it at the right time."

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  1. Re:Truth... by gowen · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Absolutely no idea. In the most recent occasion, it ran fine one day. Absolutely wouldn't boot past the "Windows XP Pro" splash screen the next. Only alterations in the interim were an update of the Anti-Virus DB and an MS critical update.

    Are your machines on 24/7?
    In my experience, machines that are frequently turned on and off are far more susceptible.

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  2. Re:All I got to say is... by lord+aDam · · Score: 0, Redundant

    PICNIC

    Problem In Chair, Not In Computer :-)

    Where I work we call it PEBCAK: Problem Exists Between Chair and Keyboard.