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2026
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CH-0003
Moving SALTO Space to a new server, and the port that wouldn't let go
Moving our door access server to Windows Server 2025 with the database left in place: no official guide, a stale URL reservation and a firewall surprise.
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CH-0002
How I scrub a story before it goes up
The checklist I run on every post so a real incident can be shared without exposing the city, its people or its network: delay, generalize, redact, strip.
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CH-0001
Why I'm writing about city hall IT
Public sector IT has its own rules: public records, council votes, fiscal years and residents who can't wait. What this blog covers, and why it's anonymous.