Everyone makes mistakes, even the most senior and venerable engineers and systems administrators. We’re all human. It just so happens that, as a sysadmin, a small mistake in a moment can cause very visible problems, and, PANIC. When an incident occurs, resist the urge to freak out. Instead, use these tips to help you keep your cool and find a solution.

Source: LXer – Sysadmin tales: How to keep calm and not panic when things break