We're probably not the only ones running outdated software
We're probably not the only ones running outdated software
Fun fact: The outdated software runs on outdated hardware, too.
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In January 2021, Microsoft pushed a kb that would make your server reboot constantly if it was running server 2012 and was either a domain controller or a hyperV host.
Guess how many domain controllers went down that day.
43 0 ReplyYeah but domain controller so hard to migrate and so sensitive! Better let them rot on old unsupported software versions!
13 0 Replyi mean yeah but bean counters up top want me solving the current emergency (caused by similar forms of neglect from years ago)
ill get to it when it breaks i guess
7 0 ReplySo fight bean counting with bean counting
Best formula is average employee pay × number of employees × time to fix = money lost.
The trick is to find a solution that is lower than money lost.
Say 20 employees at €35/h for 4 hours. €2800 is how much the company lost in wages.
You will find bean counters are more acceptable to a €5000 server over 5 years if it prevents €2800 of lost wages per patch Wednesday.
1 0 Replyi wish i was in a good position to argue them out of their dumb greed.
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Please tell me that was a bad patch and not on purpose
9 0 ReplyWho knows? :D
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