2.5 Admins is a podcast featuring two sysadmins called Allan Jude and Jim Salter, and a producer/editor who can just about configure a Samba share called Joe Ressington. Every two weeks we get together, talk about recent tech news, and answer some of your admin-related questions.
2.5 Admins 311: Couch Cushions
Microsoft restored an account including files that it initially claimed wasn’t possible, Apple might lock down phones if people don’t keep up their lease payments, ZFS scrubs shouldn’t be painful, and accessing another network from a locked-down work machine.
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ZFS vs Ceph: Do You Actually Need Ceph?
News/discussion
Microsoft restores player’s 25-year-old account following widespread backlash
iOS 27 code suggests Apple could restrict leased devices after missed payments
If Scrubs Hurt, Your ZFS Design Is Broken
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We were asked about accessing another network from a locked-down work machine.
Linux After Dark – Episode 120
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