Field Notes

Field Notes

Short write-ups on small infrastructure problems: backups, monitoring, and keeping tiny servers boring.

A backup routine that fits on one page

Updated 2 Nov 2026 · 4 min read

Three copies, two places, one test restore a month. Why the restore test matters more than the copy.

Reading logs without drowning

Updated 19 Oct 2026 · 5 min read

A handful of filters that turn a noisy journal into something you can scan in a minute.

Boring updates

Updated 3 Oct 2026 · 3 min read

Unattended security upgrades, a weekly reboot window, and what to check afterwards.