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I can't explain it. I wish I really could but I can't.

Murphy's Law is a common adage that says, "Anything that can go wrong, will go wrong."

With over a decade of hands on technology experience, I can tell you that's it's true.

This past week, a client had battery backups in place to keep the internet connection alive at all times. The network equipment is secured behind lock and key however the power extends beyond that secured area. Guess which plug the night time cleaning crew unplugs to get power for their vacuum? And it's a Friday night meaning no one knows until Saturday morning. I can't explain it. I wish I really could but I can't.

My advice is to have systems in place that cannot fail.

Pay extra when the space is being built out to have everything wired correctly and centralized in a logical place.

For network equipment and servers, make sure you have adequate battery backup power. Be certain they are on a scheduled maintenance plan meaning you have the equipment switched every 24-48 months rather than waiting for the batteries to fail.

Also make sure· the systems are behind lock and key of some type. You wouldn't believe the number of times an unqualified employee tries to fix "slow internet" causing even further damage. Don't even give them that chance.

Even with all this preparation, you may find yourself saying to yourself, I can't explain it. I wish I really could but I can't.