Articles tagged "devops-automation"

Automation & DevOps

Bye Bye Data: The 2026 Guide to Surviving Catastrophic Drive Failure

When a power outage wiped out 8 hard drives in a TrueNAS array but spared the SSDs, the self-hosted community learned hard lessons about data protection. This comprehensive 2026 guide explores what really happened, how to prevent it, and actionable recovery strategies for your Jellyfin server and beyond.

13 min read | Feb 12, 2026

Automation & DevOps

Why Sysadmins Are Stripping Old PCs for Parts in 2026

Facing rising component costs and Windows 11 compatibility walls, IT teams are shifting from wholesale recycling to strategic salvage operations. Discover how stripping 7th-gen laptops for DDR4 and NVMe drives creates a valuable spare parts ecosystem while saving thousands.

11 min read | Feb 10, 2026

Automation & DevOps

Autodesk's 2026 Compliance Crackdown: What Sysadmins Must Know

When Autodesk contacts your client with detailed usage data, it's more than an audit—it's a wake-up call. This comprehensive guide explores how software vendors detect unauthorized use, what the 2026 compliance landscape looks like, and how automation can save your business from costly legal exposure.

9 min read | Jan 10, 2026