20 Things Learned As Sys-Admin Repost

“Nothing’s wrong with the system” is always the first line of defense.

The longer you do this the less intelligent that users seem.

It always works on my computer.

I’d explain how I fixed it but you wouldn’t understand, so I just say “SYS-ADMIN USE STRONG MAGIC!”

Trust me, you’re doing it wrong.

<work> </joy> If you get it. It’s funny.

I’m not reading your email for fun; I’m checking the servers load.

Overhead lights wash out the monitor.

Walls are for your protection, indoors is where it’s safe.

I send Bill Gates a Christmas card every year. Poor code pays my mortgage.

Backups are never corrupted unless the data might actually be needed.

GUI’s are for the helpdesk and babies.

Windows? Reboot.

Declining social skills are part of the job.

Never trust a tan Systems Administrator

Coffee, Coffee, Coffee. This cannot be overstated.

The less rights users have, the better for everyone.

Managers should never be allowed to touch systems. This is just borrowing trouble.

Calling tech support means admitting you are fallible. Avoid this at all costs.

The answer is “No, I didn’t change anything” even if you have to lie through your teeth to say it.