IT Disasters We’ve Seen (and Lived to Tell the Tale)

Tales from the Field

The Enlightened Server – It quietly shut itself off one morning for “peace.” No backup. Absolute mysticism.

The Backup Tape That Vanished – Labeled “Q4 Payroll,” this rogue tape escaped all tracking systems. Somewhere out there, it’s enjoying life.

The Printer Rebellion – At 3:59 PM on a Friday, every printer decided to strike. Training, spreadsheets, invoices—all undeliverable.

Lessons Learned (the Hard Way)

Double Your Backups – The saying holds: “One backup is none.” Test your restores too.

Label Everything, Seriously – If it doesn’t say where it belongs, it probably belongs nowhere.

Schedule Pre-End-of-Day Maintenance – If something breaks at 4:59 PM Friday, good luck.

Coffee Is Your Friend – Extra caffeine helps you survive the chaos, and maybe laugh about it later.

Pro Tip

Turn every hiccup into a learning moment—and invest in a sense of humor. You’ll need both.

Final Thoughts: Survival Depends on Preparation
IT disasters are inevitable, but they’re not undefeatable. With planning, backups, and vigilant labeling, you can sidestep most catastrophes—or at least emerge with a story to tell.

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