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Tomorrow is System Administrator Day 2006

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the pizza-bawls-dates-toys-cash-chocolate dept.

ferrgle writes with a reminder of the annual observation of Sysadmin Day. "This celebration's aim is to acknowledge the tireless effort that sysadmins perform every day of the year. It is celebrated on the last Friday of July and more info can be read at sysadminday.com This year there is also a dedicated site for sys admins who are Welsh or who live in Wales (it can be found at sysadminday.org.uk). We hope that all sys admins have a nice day on Friday and get a little less hassle than normal."

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  1. In celebration... by andrewman327 · · Score: 3, Interesting

    In order to show how underappreciated they are, I think sysadmins should just go party instead of coming into the office on Friday. When thousands of dollars go missing and the building burns to the ground, they won't be to blame (and Milton will get away again).

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  2. GIft ideas by Eric+Pierce · · Score: 2, Interesting

    So what would make a good gift for a well deserving system admin? Funny or serious ideas are welcome.

    (Nick, I know you read ./ Ignore the rest of this thread for your own good.)

  3. Re:Most People Will ask... by David+McBride · · Score: 3, Interesting

    Explained beautifully here: http://www.deadtroll.com/sysadmin/

  4. Thanks, guys by blueZ3 · · Score: 2, Interesting

    I rarely if ever see the sys admins here at work... I'm moderately well-informed and handle most of the problems on my Windows, Linux, and ESX systems myself. But I am aware of the work that goes into keeping the network running and everything humming along.

    So, from one of those "customers" you never talk to, a sincere thanks for your often unsung efforts.

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  5. Sysadmin of the year contest. by PMcGovern · · Score: 4, Interesting

    If you happen to know a great Sysadmin, nominate them as Sysadmin of the year 2006. They can win great prizes including an Apple MacBook, Trip to LISA (conference) in Washington DC, Splunk Professional server and cases of Bawls. The first 2500 nominees receive a free ThinkGeek Tshirt.

    Sponsored by OSTG (owner of Slashdot.org).

    http://www.sysadminoftheyear.com/

  6. maytag sysadmin by sgt+scrub · · Score: 2, Interesting

    Last year I got this conversation.

    Boss: When you first started here spam dropped to almost nothing, downtime was determined by the building having power, and you added several services that helped everyone become more productive.
    Me: Thanks man.
    Boss: But, what happened this year?
    Me: What do you mean?
    Boss: I never see you do anything. What have you done this year?
    Me: How much spam do you get each day?
    Boss: One maybe two.
    Me: How many times has someone been unable to get their email?
    Boss: I think so in so had trouble when he was in Dunabi.
    Me: Once?
    Boss: Sounds right.
    Me: Are there services that you want but we don't have?
    Boss: I don't know. What else is out there?
    Me: -shrug- So this year you have hardly no spam, your never down, you have all the tools you can think of needing?
    Boss: -untrusting look- Your being sarcastic aren't you.
    Me: -looks at his watch- Well, see you Monday.

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