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Grrr… let this be a lesson: don't assume that the error message returned knows what the problem is. The message ERR_INTERNET_DISCONNECTED may well not mean what it says. Connection reset? Generally, that indicates a TCP issue at some link in the chain -- and there are a huge number of links in that chain. But,… Continue reading ‘Knowing’ is not the same as ‘understanding’
Somebody said, "I need to reboot the DB servers..." and I immediately felt my eye starting to twitch. I quickly asked, "Why are you rebooting it?" "Because it's unstable," was his reply. "But what have you done to it to identify the cause?" I challenged, "What changes have you made to correct it?" "Well, none!… Continue reading A Reboot it Not A Fix
2019 A great example of live comedic timing and delivery: https://youtu.be/3qqE_WmagjY
Well, the floor is in. Flat, even, well-aligned. I'll see about taking on several of the other tasks as well...but before I do, I'll need to move my office to ensure I can work.
Please god—you do not need to send alerts for absolutely every automatic process. And, no, “just in case” is even more meaningless. Alerts are an interruption for someone. It's a mechanism to tell someone that something has occured that the automation doesn't know how to handle. This has happened, here's why and what you need… Continue reading This Is An Alert…
