2.5 Admins 2.5 Admins 285: example.com.oops
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Feb 5, 2026 They dig into Outlook Autodiscover misrouting example.com traffic to a Japanese firm and explain the flawed append behavior risking leaks. They trace the long swing between centralized cloud and on-premise computing and argue why organizations sometimes return to local infrastructure. They also warn against NVMe-to-SATA adapters and recommend proper PCIe SATA controllers.
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Autodiscover Appending TLDs Leaks Data
- Microsoft's Autodiscover appends TLDs and can leak data outside the original domain control.
- Allan Jude calls the design "incredibly stupid" and warns it still leaks secrets after decades.
The Centralized↔Distributed Cycle Explained
- Computing cycles between centralized and distributed models driven by tech and human factors.
- Jim Salter explains economies, control, and management as core drivers of that cycle.
Recognize Why Businesses Prefer OPEX
- Prefer OPEX for predictable budgeting but recognise it's often costlier long-term.
- Jim Salter advises organisations accept steady subscription costs because they fit budgeting preferences.
