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Tips for the everyday admin -- #14

Evan L. Marcus
10.04.2002
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Our countdown, brought to you by SearchStorage.com high availability expert Evan Marcus, includes some common sense tips for the everyday storage admin to follow.

#14: Document everything

1. Leave audit trails
2. Create, maintain and use Run Books
3. Keep copies of all documentation off-line, too
- Remember paper!
4. Don't assume any knowledge to follow written procedures
- Key personnel will probably not be around
5. Review documentation regularly

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