1. (noun) A configuration which does not exist on a server or network infrastructure after a reboot or power down / up; a configuration that was never permanently saved.
2. (noun) A configuration that is so complex or abstract that only the creator can decipher it. See Also: enigma
2. (noun) A configuration that is so complex or abstract that only the creator can decipher it. See Also: enigma
1.
Tech One: I rebooted the firewall last night...
Tech Two: So?
Tech One: It didn't have any routes when it came back up.
Tech Two: LOL. You've been hit by a Jimmyism.
2.
Tech One: Did you look at that config?
Tech Two: Yup.
Tech One: Did you understand it?
Tech Two: Absolutely not.
Tech One: I guess it's a Jimmyism.
Tech One: I rebooted the firewall last night...
Tech Two: So?
Tech One: It didn't have any routes when it came back up.
Tech Two: LOL. You've been hit by a Jimmyism.
2.
Tech One: Did you look at that config?
Tech Two: Yup.
Tech One: Did you understand it?
Tech Two: Absolutely not.
Tech One: I guess it's a Jimmyism.
by Slite September 19, 2006