True Tales of Survival: Twenty Years of (Server) Solitude

In this humorous yet informative story from Cockroach Labs' The Survival Guide for Engineers, a mystery AS/400 server was discovered under a desk during the consolidation of data centers. Despite efforts to determine its purpose and connection, it remained unplugged until the deadline arrived. Upon reconnection, only one customer reported an issue with their website. This tale highlights the importance of proper documentation and understanding of systems in order to avoid potential disasters when making changes or consolidating resources.