On-Call gear bag/equipment
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My man purse contains my laptop, iPad, USB 2.5" drive enclosure, and various USB sticks to reinstall things.
I have a separate bag with physical stuff like USB to Serial adapter, Serial console cable, label maker, connector toolkit (cutters, crimper, tester, etc) to make patch cables, amd zip ties.
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Being "on call" is far above my pay grade, but I do keep my phone reasonably nearby on the weekends. But my bosses don't really ask anything of me over the weekend, so it's a non-issue.
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I guess I should have prefaced my reply above that it is my standard carry around. I do not do "on call" as it were.
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So I always have my cell phone, which has remote desktop apps, etc, but for "real work", like needing to SSH to something and do some typing, I have a Dell tablet that I carry with me. However, typing on a touchscreen sucks, so I'll probably get a keyboard.
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@jaredbusch said in On-Call gear bag/equipment:
My man purse contains my laptop, iPad, USB 2.5" drive enclosure, and various USB sticks to reinstall things.
I have a separate bag with physical stuff like USB to Serial adapter, Serial console cable, label maker, connector toolkit (cutters, crimper, tester, etc) to make patch cables, amd zip ties.
I pretty much have the same setup. 1 man bag with laptop/tablet, and 1 tech bag with tools.
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@jaredbusch said in On-Call gear bag/equipment:
My man purse contains my laptop, iPad, USB 2.5" drive enclosure, and various USB sticks to reinstall things.
amd zip ties.
I prefer Intel zip ties, thank you...
(always check your spelling...)
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@rojoloco said in On-Call gear bag/equipment:
@jaredbusch said in On-Call gear bag/equipment:
My man purse contains my laptop, iPad, USB 2.5" drive enclosure, and various USB sticks to reinstall things.
amd zip ties.
I prefer Intel zip ties, thank you...
(always check your spelling...)
Zip ties are amazing.
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I think it's strange that you guys don't include the cyanide pill you keep in your back right molar as a part of your equipment. It may very well be the most important tool we have.
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@rojoloco said in On-Call gear bag/equipment:
@jaredbusch said in On-Call gear bag/equipment:
My man purse contains my laptop, iPad, USB 2.5" drive enclosure, and various USB sticks to reinstall things.
amd zip ties.
I prefer Intel zip ties, thank you...
(always check your spelling...)
Why should I start now?
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Until they pay me to be on call I only carry my phone. I do try and avoid planning weekend adventures far from cell service but they do happen.
