Automation

Why Your Monitoring is Broken (And How to Fix It Before Your Boss Notices) Last Monday, my phone started buzzing at 3 AM. “CRITICAL: Database server down!” it screamed. I stumbled to my laptop, logged in, and found… nothing wrong. The database was running fine. My monitoring system had been crying wolf for the past month. Sound familiar? Yeah, monitoring systems are like smoke detectors - they’re either screaming bloody murder all the time, or they’re mysteriously silent right before your house burns down. ...

AI for IT Troubleshooting: Real-World Use Cases AI isn’t just hype—it’s helping sysadmins solve problems faster and smarter. In this post, we share real-world examples of AI-powered troubleshooting and how you can start using these tools today. ...

Sysadmin Myths Busted: What Actually Works in 2026 Forget what you heard in 2015. In this post, we bust the most common sysadmin myths and show you what actually works today. From automation fears to cloud confusion, get the facts and actionable tips for modern IT. Myth 1: Automation Will Take Your Job Reality: Automation takes your boring tasks, not your job. Learn how to use scripts and tools to free up your time for real problem-solving. ...

Tech Survival Guide: AI Edition 2026 Look, we’ve all been there. It’s 11 PM, something’s broken, and you’re frantically googling error messages while your AI assistant keeps suggesting solutions that make absolutely no sense. Fun times. But here’s the thing: Most tech problems (and AI conversations) fail for the same reason - garbage in, garbage out. Today, I’m going to show you how to turn both your tech disasters and your AI interactions from “Oh God Why” into “I’m Actually a Genius.” ...

Stop Doing Things Manually: 5 Scripts That’ll Make You Look Like a Genius Look, I’ll be honest with you. Last week I caught myself manually checking disk space on 15 servers. FIFTEEN. Like some kind of caveman clicking through Server Manager while my coffee got cold. That’s when I remembered why I got into this job in the first place - to make computers do the boring stuff so I don’t have to. If you’re still doing repetitive tasks manually, this post is for you. ...