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Batch file automated a clean-up job, then fouled itself by deleting the wrong directory
A reader‑submitted column recounts how a batch file intended to automate a clean‑up on a newly acquired Exchange server with about 600 ma…
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A reader‑submitted column recounts how a batch file intended to automate a clean‑up on a newly acquired Exchange server with about 600 mailboxes mistakenly deleted the wrong directory, causing a disruptive error. The incident highlights the risks of using simple scripts for critical system maintenance without thorough testing.
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