RE: [SAGE] Unix sys admin "run book" documentation standards and templates

[Bruce Hamilton <bhami@pobox.com>]

I agree that there is usually lots of mindless, productivity-reducing 
variation in any large environment, which can often be mitigated by common 
standards. But at the same time, some local differences may be unavoidable. 
E.g. I work for a government contractor where each new program typically 
comes down with non-negotiables of the form "you will use this 
hardware/software" or "you will interoperate with these existing prime or 
subcontractors".

--Bruce (Bruce Hamilton, Redondo Beach, CA)
bhami@pobox.com
http://bhami.com/

At 11:47 AM 1/16/03 -0500, Andrews, Martin wrote:
>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.
>
>Martin
>----
>Martin Andrews
>martin.andrews@lionbioscience.com