Hey Raz,
See Below.
Roland Turner wrote:
>
> Matt Allen wrote:
>
> > I know exactly what happened but I dont think im at liberty to say.
> >
> > If you knew the chain of events you would switch over to "awww shit. that sucks
> > and is bad luck" mode, i know i did.
>
> Interesting. I'm skeptical, but perhaps you can answer this: were the
> simultaneous aspects of the failure itself (I'm assuming from your
> wording that there was a multiple/compound failure) in any way
> inter-related? For example were they:
>
> - Dependent on the same power grid?
> - Dependent on the same supplier of some service
> - Located in the same city
> - Administered by the same employee?
> - Attached to parts of Telstra's network that were incapable of seperate
> operation?
> - Dependent upon a common internal service (directory, authentication,
> etc.) that is provided non-redundantly?
> - Dependent on the same connection to other ISPs, or associated
> equipment?
> - Located on the same network segment, or associated equipment?
> - etc.
No, not really. It was really string of really unlucky things, sure, im not
saying that it couldnt have been avoided but that said, im sure some SLA's were
stretched to their limits.
>
> This list looks to me like a pretty minimal set of areas for isolation
> of redundant services for any ISP that occupies premises in more than
> one city (although smaller ISPs may of course be unable to meet the
> multiple ISP and multiple admin items).
>
> > They *are* working on the issues
>
> No doubt!
>
:)
> > and its funny to see everyones point of view
> > (and its fine to have one) even when clutching at straws for the correct info.
>
> Organisations frequently hide details of their problems for fear of
> looking ridiculous. Often this act has the reverse effect to that
> intended. (I'm not suggesting that you personally are responsible for
> this, obviously.)
of course you cant hold me responsibile, i dont even work there :)
Matta
>
> - Raz
>
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