OVHcloud fire: SBG2 data center had no extinguisher, no power cut-out

Re:OVHcloud fire: SBG2 data center had no extinguisher, no p... by gcoguiec on Tuesday March 22, 2022 @12:34PM (#30768224)

As a former OVH employee, I was constantly reminded to avoid "surqualité" and try to understand OVH's "bricolocracie" better. I never could. I hope this shock will incite the company to improve the quality of its infrastructure and products. I only wish OVH the best.

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Re:OVHcloud fire: SBG2 data center had no extinguisher, no p... by breakingcups on Tuesday March 22, 2022 @01:49PM (#30769200)

As a non-French speaker, could you explain the second term to me?

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Re:OVHcloud fire: SBG2 data center had no extinguisher, no p... by gcoguiec on Tuesday March 22, 2022 @02:23PM (#30769582)

"bricolocracie" isn't a genuine French word and is only used internally at OVH (as far as I know).

"tinkerocracy" is probably an acceptable translation.

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Re:OVHcloud fire: SBG2 data center had no extinguisher, no p... by redwall_hp on Tuesday March 22, 2022 @05:17PM (#30771691)

Ah, same root as "bricolage." https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bricolage

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Re:OVHcloud fire: SBG2 data center had no extinguisher, no p... by nacos on Tuesday March 22, 2022 @02:17PM (#30769504)

"Bricolo" is kind of a slang term for "Bricolage" which can be translated to DIY / Tinkering.

-cracy as in the ancient greek word that is used in democracy/meritocracy/...

In this specific context, I believe parent is hinting (in a negative way) about the internal culture of OVH that could be interpreted as not up to professional standards ?

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Re:OVHcloud fire: SBG2 data center had no extinguisher, no p... by kakwa_ on Tuesday March 22, 2022 @03:31PM (#30770402)

Indeed

"Bricolage", in a private context (typically DIY light home renovation) doesn't bear any negative connotations. In fact, several hardware store chains use the term (Mr. Bricolage, Brico Depot, Bricorama).

But using the term when describing a product or in a professional context is far more negative, often describing something which doesn't look well made or designed.

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Re:OVHcloud fire: SBG2 data center had no extinguisher, no p... by dmw_ng on Tuesday March 22, 2022 @04:32PM (#30771116)

Similar concept from India https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jugaad

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Re:OVHcloud fire: SBG2 data center had no extinguisher, no p... by charliedevolve on Tuesday March 22, 2022 @02:12PM (#30769441)

Roughly, "ruled by whatever you have on hand"?

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Re:OVHcloud fire: SBG2 data center had no extinguisher, no p... by tripa on Tuesday March 22, 2022 @04:00PM (#30770754)

“duct-tape-ocracy”

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Re:OVHcloud fire: SBG2 data center had no extinguisher, no p... by cibyr on Tuesday March 22, 2022 @06:45PM (#30772599)

Would a reasonable translation be something like "avoid overengineering; get used to hacking things together"?

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