Using RANCID for *NIX

[Andrew Fort]

Jason lewis wrote,

>On a side note, I have noticed a behaviour change since 
>implementing RANCID.
>The entire NOC team gets an email when a config change is 
>made.  The result
>is everyone is cautious about making changes on the fly, and 
>any changes
>that are made are quickly explained by the changer.  Before, 
>changes would
>be made and if it broke something.....silence.  So, at the 
>very least we
>have fewer **problems** that magically appear.

heh.  no more magical configuration "cleanups" :)