I think it was someone with the name Murphy who informed us that anything that can go wrong is likely to go wrong. This seems to be a the norm in regard to technology because of the complexity of the machines and networks. I am sure each of us has experienced some form of technology sucker punch in our personal lives ( computer virus, cell phone dropping calls, programing a VCR, DVD, digital recorder, iPod not synching, etc.) I think the probability of something “wrong” occurring increases exponentially when you factor in the sheer number of users interacting with the technology ( over 800 at RMMS and over 1100 at LBHS).

I cannot overstate the importance of backing up teacher and student work onto a secure location. I also, felt the sting of the RMMS server going down and the loss of data. I lost lots of projects and work that I had stored on it. Yep, I am a tech person and I didn’t have everything backed up to another location. While I am upset at the loss of my work it does me no good to dwell on it… what will do me good, is if I remember to back up my work to another location. So I am choosing to be proactive and start backing up my work on a daily basis. I encourage all of you to do the same.

Death of a server, ah but parting is such sweet sorrow…

MB