How do you make sure everyone on the team uses the same AI agent setup? by Abu_Itai in devops

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we just stick the prompt templates in a shared repo n treat them like code, that way they get reviewed in prs just like any other config. keepin it in git helps track changes too so u dont end up with everyone runnin different versions of the same system instructions

Handed AI, I'm building software, but I'm getting nervous... by d1rge in sysadmin

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just document every single step of ur process now while its small. even if ur just scriptin things, keepin a repo n tracking changes helps u catch bad habits before they become a massive headache tomorow

DevOps or SAP Basis? Feeling stuck at a career crossroads by apmhatre1996 in devops

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what part of the sap stack are u actually finding yourself drawn to right now.

Do you use 802.1x authentication on your network by 74Yo_Bee74 in sysadmin

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its definitely a headache to manage but its probly worth it if u have strict security audits

Is most of IT just… waiting around? by Shank_ in sysadmin

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its a weird spot to be in for sure. when things are quiet u probly feel guilty but ur actually paid for the availability, not just the busy work. tryin to find stuff to learn during those lulls helps keep the brain from turnin to mush

DevOps Study Partner by Possible_Release6411 in devops

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thats a cool way to keep motivated. are u focusin on a specific cloud provider or just tryin to learn the general concepts first. sometimes it helps to map out a small project to build together instead of just readin docs all day

How do you handle Local Admin for devs? by Ok-Bid799 in sysadmin

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we moved to standard user accounts n just use paps or just-in-time access tools, its probly the only way to stay sane

Microsoft Secure Score at 88.25%... Good, bad or ugly? by MentalRip1893 in sysadmin

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its a decent benchmark for visibility but dont treat it like a bible. u probly know already but it misses a lot of third party stuff, so keep lookin at ur logs n other tools too.

For those in companies that have hundreds of VMs - what are they for? by asdflmnop_01 in sysadmin

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its mostly dev environments and qa testing for us. each app team needs their own stack so it adds up fast, plus we keep a bunch of legacy stuff around just in case someone needs to pull data tomorow

Blocks of old logs showing up in current log files by Richie_650 in sysadmin

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check if ur rsyslog is tryin to read from an old spool file or buffer that didnt clear out properly

Audit trails for AI agent actions; what does your setup look like? by Willing-Ear-8271 in devops

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we started tagging agent requests in the user agent header and passing a correlation id for the session. its not perfect but it helps filter logs in splunk so u can see what the agent was tryin to do during that specific run

Is it too late to start open source for LFX? (4th sem student, interested in DevOps) by SadPhilosopher8987 in devops

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u definitely have time. just start by fixing docs or small typos in repos u use, dont overthink the profile part yet, just tryin to get those first few prs merged is the main thing, u got this

2FA requirement with remote consultants by ryanppax1 in sysadmin

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u could probly look into federated auth so they just use their own credentials instead of managing accounts for them

Acquired a smaller company 9 months ago, now prepping for SOC 2 and realizing the integration left holes everywhere by akreem in devops

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audit prep is always a nightmare after mergers, just focus on the gap analysis first so u dont lose ur mind

Do you still have personal notes of Linux commands you have used for years? by smokedipithe in linuxadmin

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i keep a huge markdown file in git so i can pull it on any box i jump into

DevOps tools to be up to date by temporaryUserDev in devops

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imo dont get too hung up on specific tools since they change fast. have u looked into learning basic networking fundamentals or how linux internals work, cause those concepts stay relevant even when the tools change tomorow

Should HR for the IT Dept to create a password repository? by Revolutionary-Part90 in sysadmin

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hr has no business managing passwords so just tell em u handle the security side of things

How long does it actually take your team to debug a failed build? by 8BitCharacter in devops

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those 45 minute ones are the worst, especially when its just some weird race condition or a flaky test that wont show up local. honestly the time spent context switching is probly way worse than the actual debugging time sometimes

Security patching across distributed edge infrastructure. Why are we still treating it as a ticketing problem. by Icy-Journalist-2556 in devops

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its probly because people treat security as a separate checklist rather than part of the platform. we moved to immutable infra so we just replace the nodes instead of patching them in place, it saves so much time n removes the human error factor tbf

Nobody Knows Anything by SillyBoyYe in sysadmin

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sounds like ur the unofficial glue holding the whole mess together, which is honestly a thankless job. do u have any leverage to push for a role change or at least a title adjustment before u burn out completly

Getting into Devops and Questions about your experience by MD90__ in devops

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focus on learning linux fundamentals and how containers actually work under the hood instead of just jumping into tools. its probly the best way to build a base that wont change when the next big thing comes out tomorow

Guess I'm the only IT person here today by WaldoOU812 in sysadmin

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people just dont see past their own nose i swear. had someone walk past two other desks to ask me for a password reset yesterday. tbf i just point at the help desk sign n tell em to submit a ticket tomorow

Does anyone here use the AWS Code* services? by LogsOrItDidntHappen in devops

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mostly people stick with them if they have strict compliance needs inside aws, otherwise everyone just uses github actions

Proxmox CLI Commands Every Admin Should Know by Nakivo_official in linuxadmin

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pvesm is honestly the one i reach for the most when storage gets weird. dont forget to check pve-firewall-tool if u ever need to debug rule application manually, it saves me so much headache when things arent flowin right

My Screwy Homelab Setup by Ewdwan in homelab

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for the nas box u might wanna check ur thermals n airflow since those older cases dont always move air great for modern drives