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Re: [SAGE] Unix sys admin "run book" documentation standardsand templates
>>>>> Andrews, Martin writes:
> Quentin,
> I am facing a similar situation to Bruce: several sites each being
> administered independently. My initial bias as we start to collect
> documentation on various practices is the same as yours - it is easier to
> standardize than document (and maintain) the differences. Still, a standard
> template for key IT procedures and architecture would be useful. Even with
> one "right" way you would need to fill out the template once - and I expect
> it will be useful to survey the various sites for their current
> configuration when you try to determine what the "right" way is. So I am
> still eager for a template.
I agree with you and Bruce -- the template is a great idea.
Someone else suggested PoSaNA - Practice of System and Network Administration
by Limoncelli and Hogan. That is my favorite book on system administration.
My copy is at home -- but it may help out. Even if there is not a template in
it, each chapter (iirc) has a need-to-have or basics section that can help
start the list.
Quentin
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Quentin Fennessy [mailto:quentin.fennessy@amd.com]
>> Sent: Thursday, January 16, 2003 8:56 AM
>> To: Bruce Hamilton
>> Cc: sage-members@sage.org
>> Subject: Re: [SAGE] Unix sys admin "run book" documentation standards
>> and templates
>>
>> Hi Bruce-
>>
>> You've described an interesting project, and I cannot help
>> you directly.
>> But here's my 2 cents:
>>
>> $.01 It is better to remove the differences than to document them
>>
>> $.01 It is better to have 1 good solution than 2 or 3 or
>> 20 different
>> solutions (like account creation tools, system databases)
>>
>> I suggest your department direct the sys admins to use
>> similar practices
>> rather than to document the differences.
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