Announcement Upcoming Server Move

[Dan]

Hi All,

it's that time again, time for us to move servers. I was able to salvage a bunch of diskspace but with that said we still are running on fumes in terms of diskspace and whilst resizing is an option we also have the option of moving to a new server with a bit more space and grunt.

I have run all the tests and we are able to do that and I have a sample running over there.

At some point in the next 2 weeks or so we are going to have to shut down the site for a few hours whilst we move all the data (there is a lot) that process can take up to 6 hours and then we can switch over.

In doing so we kind of have a few choices.

I can pick a point in time and say right I am taking a snapshot here and we are moving to the new server, no posts after that point in time will be migrated over to the new server but you can post here until the server move is complete and the DNS switched over.

Another way we could do it is take the snapshots, put the site in maintenance mode and transition across meaning we pickup from where we left off just a few hours later. In all the downtime shouldn't be too long and I can try to do it at a time when everyone is doing other things.

Would like to hear your preferences.

Dan

 

[globaleagle]

1 - whatever is easiest and cheapest for you
2 - keep posting but no posts migrated
3 - snapshots and then downtime (prob only effect Canadians)

 

[Disco]

Just go on maintenance for a few hours.

I'm sure we can all survive half a day.....

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

At some point in the next 2 weeks or so we are going to have to shut down the site for a few hours

I suggest the best time would be right after we learn one of our main players has been injured at training (hint: we only have one main player. Well, two I suppose).
Or else right after we lose our trial by 50 points!

 

[BOZO]

Hi All,

it's that time again, time for us to move servers. I was able to salvage a bunch of diskspace but with that said we still are running on fumes in terms of diskspace and whilst resizing is an option we also have the option of moving to a new server with a bit more space and grunt.

I have run all the tests and we are able to do that and I have a sample running over there.

At some point in the next 2 weeks or so we are going to have to shut down the site for a few hours whilst we move all the data (there is a lot) that process can take up to 6 hours and then we can switch over.

In doing so we kind of have a few choices.

I can pick a point in time and say right I am taking a snapshot here and we are moving to the new server, no posts after that point in time will be migrated over to the new server but you can post here until the server move is complete and the DNS switched over.

Another way we could do it is take the snapshots, put the site in maintenance mode and transition across meaning we pickup from where we left off just a few hours later. In all the downtime shouldn't be too long and I can try to do it at a time when everyone is doing other things.

Would like to hear your preferences.

Dan

Keep doing what you having been doing best over the years feathered freind

 

[The '47ers]

I keep giggling at "diskspace" so my opinion probably shouldn't be included

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

Honestly can’t we all survive for half a day without posting ??

Just pick a time that suits you , announce it and take the whole thing down for that time !

 

[40 nil]

Dan, thank you very much for all your good work ‍

Maintenance is fine. An advance warning plus an approximate resume time would be good

 

[Bradza]

And can you post your mobile number so we can contact you for updates while we wait?

 

[Will on the hill]

No point allowing posts that will just disappear into the ether. Shut it down.

 

[Shoe1]

What colour is the new server?

 

[47MVEagle]

What colour is the new server?

Bit racist mate...

 

[mosto]

I keep giggling at "diskspace" so my opinion probably shouldn't be included

I'm hoping to get mine resized.

 

[ALinda]

Whatever's easiest for you and it sounds like the 2nd option. Ideally perhaps not the 12th (Allstars game), 18th (Trial) or 25th (Trial) but ultimately it's what works best for you.

Much appreciate all that you do, thanks @Dan

 

[Shoe1]

I’m not even sure why Dan needs a server, I just do all my silvertails stuff directly from my phone. Works fine.

 

[double hoops]

Option 3. Shut it down. Has to save U or mods extra work.

 

[The Wheel]

Just get it done before the season starts

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

Just get it done before the season starts

Just get it done even before the trials

 

[globaleagle]

Due to current world wide supply chain issues (fml)...

Premium and tipping comp members will have access to a sub-server setup while data is exported to its new housing system.

Non premium members are expected to re-gain access around week 3.

 

[Dan]

got it so do it during round 1 game