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Originally Posted by Sliver
IT just needs to simplify their scripts when compiling. Quit trying to reinvent the wheel and just stick to core functionality for maximum uptime. Also take it off the web and operate in a closed system so this crap doesn't keep happening.
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I don't think that's what's happening here. Some of the issues that IT deals with at times (beyond funds and unrealistic time expectations) is that they metaphorically have to repair a car engine while driving without ever turning off the engine. Without the right tools, with tight time constraints and significant constraints on how to deploy regular maintenance and fixes, things like this happen.
If you read the CNN article, you see this:
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In the overnight hours of Tuesday into Wednesday, FAA officials decided to shut down and reboot the main NOTAM system – a significant decision, because the reboot can take about 90 minutes, according to the source.
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Not only is the system archaic, underfunded etc. to the point the corrupt file issue was also in the back ups, it literally says rebooting was a significant decision because it could take about 90 minutes.
Yes, 90 minutes is huge for something like airline travel, so it should be expected that IT can work in such conditions... the fact that the system was archaic, underfunded and centralized to this level that it could shut down an entire country, and the back up plan was non-existent/compromised as well is a bigger overall issue, no?
