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What's the stupidest mistake you've made while managing servers?

Discussion in 'System Administration' started by Jon Snow, Nov 22, 2025.

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  1. Nov 22, 2025 #1
    Jon Snow

    Jon Snow Active Member

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    I'm curious :dead:

    What's the stupidest mistake you've made while managing servers?
     
  2. Nov 22, 2025 #2
    Itworx4me

    Itworx4me Premium Member Premium Member

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    Not switching to centminmod sooner....;)
     
  3. Nov 23, 2025 #3
    deltahf

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    Oh, I’ve made so many.

    One of the dumbest that I continue to make on occasion is… I’ll be editing configs, moving files around, etc., then I’ll get frustrated because files are not where they should be, config changes I was sure I made are missing. I start to feel like I’m losing my mind. :eek:

    Turns out, I had switched tabs in my terminal and was working on an entirely different machine. :whistle:
     
  4. Nov 23, 2025 #4
    eva2000

    eva2000 Administrator Staff Member

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    Haven't made many mistakes as I'm extra cautious, usually double or triple checking plans/actions before i make them :)
     
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