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I really borked it this time IT Disasters

My worst self-inflicted IT disaster

I've managed to stuff up many times over the more than 50 years I've worked in IT and computer related jobs. Many times it was...

David Both
July 24, 2025July 24, 2025
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Hacking I really borked it this time Linux SysAdmin System Administration

Using a Live USB for Linux recovery

Over the years I've managed to need recovery mode quite a few times. Most of those instances were self-inflicted and provided me with many learning...

David Both
July 16, 2025July 14, 2025
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Fixing problems I really borked it this time Problem Solving System Administration

My first sysadmin mistake

If you work in IT, you know that things never go completely as you think they will. At some point, you’ll hit an error, or...

Jim Hall
May 29, 2025May 27, 2025
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I really borked it this time Linux Problem Solving

How I recovered from another self-inflicted problem

And how I got there in the first place. Those of you who read my articles and books know that I do updates frequently to...

David Both
February 19, 2025February 17, 2025
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I really borked it this time Linux

Stupid SysAdmin tricks

When working on multiple remote systemd using the command line -- Be sure you're working in the terminal for the correct system before entering the...

David Both
November 30, 2024November 30, 2024
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Fixing problems I really borked it this time

How I borked my computer

Even seasoned Sysadmins can have epic fails And this was mine. It was a bit frustrating - well, a lot frustrating. I managed to totally...

David Both
September 14, 2020September 19, 2020
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May 13,2025

My latest book — a #1 New Release on Amazon — “systemd for Linux  SysAdmins” is now available from my publisher, Apress, and on Amazon.

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