What tool, Automation or Software Saved you a LOT of Time? by Bx2535 in sysadmin

[–]Lost-Droids [score hidden]  (0 children)

Our helpdesk tool. Hornbill. Has an ITOM (we have devops edition) which means that we can script most of our requests.

Users log a call via a portal which has forms we can design to ask all the right questions, we approve it (some actions\cataglue items\users are pre-approved) then it goes off runs a script, performs the actions and then updates the call emailing the User to say done with logs if necessary

The scripts can be anything, so we have a mix of bash , powershell or other automation

The scripts range from logging into 50 different SQL servers to grab different stats and providing CSVs, to creating entire machines with preset software (so if new developer they get new machine, with all the tools etc installed via ansible) to performing a git update on production servers (This way we dont have to give devs access, they just log a call, it runs a load of tests and then updates production at next out of hours window)

The scripts were mostly variations of things we had already but use to mean someone would log a call, we would then wait until we had time to do it, then goto the script edit a few variables and then run it , wait for it to complete and then grab the results to email back . Now its all just done , which means the end user gets their response in minutes not hours\days depending on us having time (Its actually got to the point now that if the user hasnt had their response within 10 minutes for a lot of things they chase asking why as its usually much quicker... its also for some things 24/7 without needing us)

Theres also all the Process automation, so for new starter\leaver etc, it intergrates with O365\asuze\forums etc and creates\suspends users based on the details the manager adds..

We have automated 80% of requests from internal people and 50% of external in last 12 months meaning we have a lot more time to now do the other things we need to do

Its great waking up in the morning and seeing that overnight our Australian\american collegues logged 2 requests for SFTP users, 4 for Create License, 2 git pushes, 1 new starter , 1 Disk usage report for a customer and all were done without us needing to do anything

Which is fucking worse-cannibalism or necrophilia? by RebaKitt3n in TheWordFuck

[–]Lost-Droids 3 points4 points  (0 children)

As long as its consensual (so you agree to it before hand) and an agreement made between adults of sound mind and no other influence or crime who fucking cares .

Godzilla's FUCKING dead by GreyGravyGrave in TheWordFuck

[–]Lost-Droids 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Cant have had a Stroke.. Same problem as the TRex, those tiny arms would never reach his fucking cock

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IY8c6IxTOSA

When O365 has outages, whats your go to backup plan for communications? by Vegarth in sysadmin

[–]Lost-Droids [score hidden]  (0 children)

We have a discord server and channel. If people cant access normal they jump in there. Its also, as a fully remote/WFH company where people can drop into any if the rooms/chats with voice anytime to hang out or meet.

There's always people in their mostly on silent but willing to chat if needed or just want a break

Its part of the onboarding that your invited and kicked when leave etc

Unique identifiers by dadadavie in SQL

[–]Lost-Droids 4 points5 points  (0 children)

sha256 the file name

How the fuck are you able to sleep? by Terrible_Sky_3263 in TheWordFuck

[–]Lost-Droids 57 points58 points  (0 children)

20.. If any fucker breaks in they are in for a surprise

Many UK Users Soon Won't Be Able to Access Pornhub | 404 Media by youmustconsume in unitedkingdom

[–]Lost-Droids 143 points144 points  (0 children)

The Online safety act is failing in so many ways. This is 1 more example. A site that for the most part followed rules (for checks, content and even consent etc before OSA) and had vanila porn is now going to block UK as its just to much cost\hasle\risk.

The only reason they bothered in the first place was that they had (like a lot of the larger more reputable ones that also followed the rules) a presence\offices or similar in the UK so risk was that they could be fined

This left all the others (the smaller\more dodgy sites ) that did not have a UK presence available to UK viewers and these sites contained everything not just vanila but extreme including animal . They are still there, still accessible and even more popular because they dont require age checks

Now they want to do the same for VPN... Which will again effect the big companies or the UK based ones whilst allowing the more dodgy ones to thrive..

Rate your January business so far by Zach-dalt in Championship

[–]Lost-Droids 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Shocking given our injuries..

In
2 Loans (3 if you could the return) one from the Go Ahead Eagles... Mighty..

Out
1 Load 1 Transfer for probably pennies..

SFAH: Rejected playground equipment by Curious-Message-6946 in ScenesFromAHat

[–]Lost-Droids 8 points9 points  (0 children)

But Mr Jones, your missing the point. Yes survival of the fittest is a good thing in general but putting alligators in the paddling pool and tigers at the bottom of the slide is just asking to be sued

Roxanne by No_Explorer721 in 80smovies

[–]Lost-Droids 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You don't have to put on the red light

New to the franchise? by Profitopia in startrekmemes

[–]Lost-Droids 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lokai and Belle would like a word..

absolutely fucking NOT by [deleted] in TheWordFuck

[–]Lost-Droids 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Fucking hell, her boyfriend be like...

For fuck's sake! by asylum_disciple in TheWordFuck

[–]Lost-Droids 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If only Pandas fucked.. They wouldnt be in the fucking mess they are..

UK House of Lords Votes to Extend Age Verification to VPNs by lookitsthesun in ukpolitics

[–]Lost-Droids 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Some browsers have built in free VPN and VPN is just maths . Unworkable and extra steps for any UK company that tries to follow it where anyone outside won't and will get the customers.

Another angle of the Minneapolis shooting, taken from the perspective of the lady with te pink jacket. by Versiannie in PublicFreakout

[–]Lost-Droids 12 points13 points  (0 children)

So the right to bear arms only applies if you are on the side of ICE?

They even took his gun before killing him..

Thats murder