[SAGE] System Administrator Tool chest..

Fri Feb 3 18:52:05 PST 2006

On Fri, 3 Feb 2006, Robert Brockway wrote:

> On Fri, 3 Feb 2006, Dave Hilton wrote:
>
> > Dan Foster's list is about as good as I've seen.  I go heavy on
> > non-metallic flashlights, cordless soldering pencil, chop sticks (yes,
> > chop sticks - they are non-metallic and can reach into the smallest
>
> Along these lines,I recommend a small mirror.  A mirror (preferably one
> that can be extended away from you) is invaluable for seeing behind badly
> positioned boxes to replug cables, etc.  Small "lipstick/makeup mirrors"
> are perfect for this.

$.99 at autozone at the checkout is a little dentist-sized mirror that
comes with a telescoping handle that lets it reach about 18" and a
mirror head that you can adjust to any angle. It also has a pocket clip.
One of the best sysadmin tool investments I ever made. You can even use
it, along with a flashlight, to read the serial number on the bottom of
a 1U netra when there is only about .5" between the netras in the rack.

	Doug