shutdowns / preparation

What to do before the next shutdown

Eleven things worth doing while the connection still works, so a blackout does not catch you with nothing installed.

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By Sara Amini

Network engineer

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A shutdown is not the moment to start downloading tools. Everything useful gets harder to reach exactly when you need it.

Do it while the line is up

Install what you will need, save the configuration somewhere offline, and check that it still connects at least once a month.

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