Welcome to the new server! *UPDATED 01/14/17*
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Re: 08/26/2012: Welcome to the new server (2014: current ser
Unregistered "Guest" users will not be able to view the main forums for the next couple weeks at the most.
This is being done due to a threat received against the network of the server where fecc resides.
Whilst the threat, most likely, is not credible - certain extra safety precautions are being taken anyway to ensure that the traffic/bandwidth to this site is not hindered in any way.
This is being done due to a threat received against the network of the server where fecc resides.
Whilst the threat, most likely, is not credible - certain extra safety precautions are being taken anyway to ensure that the traffic/bandwidth to this site is not hindered in any way.
All the best from Mempihs
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Re: 08/26/2012: Welcome to the new server (2014: current ser
Thank you. You always seems to have our backs securedfecc-mechanic wrote:Unregistered "Guest" users will not be able to view the main forums for the next couple weeks at the most.
This is being done due to a threat received against the network of the server where fecc resides.
Whilst the threat, most likely, is not credible - certain extra safety precautions are being taken anyway to ensure that the traffic/bandwidth to this site is not hindered in any way.
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Re: 08/26/2012: Welcome to the new server (2014: current ser
Thank you, fecc-mechanic!fecc-mechanic wrote:Unregistered "Guest" users will not be able to view the main forums for the next couple weeks at the most.
This is being done due to a threat received against the network of the server where fecc resides.
Whilst the threat, most likely, is not credible - certain extra safety precautions are being taken anyway to ensure that the traffic/bandwidth to this site is not hindered in any way.
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Re: 08/26/2012: Welcome to the new server (2015: current ser
The issues with "Slow posting" via both the forum and tapatalk should now be corrected.
Report here, if you still experience issues.
Report here, if you still experience issues.
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Re: 08/26/2012: Welcome to the new server (2015: current ser
The forum is lightning fast on my end.fecc-mechanic wrote:The issues with "Slow posting" via both the forum and tapatalk should now be corrected.
Report here, if you still experience issues.
Thanks Jordan!
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Re: Welcome to the new server ***UPDATED 10/14/1
We have successfully moved to the new server.
There appears to have been absolutely no data lost. However, I apologize for the length of time it took to get back up and running.
But considering close to 100gb for this site alone was transfered in under 4 hours, I'd say that isn't too bad.
As always, if you notice any "bugs" feel free to respond here - or send me a PM.
But most of all, enjoy the faster speeds of the forum!
Some specs of the hardware of the server housing FECC for the nerds/geeks among us (of which I'm one)
*FECC Server Specs:
To further protect data, backups now automatically occur multiple times a day to our brand new backup server #3 housed in the same facility as the FECC server. There is now a 7 day data retention of all backups of the FECC site/forum. This comes in handy if, during a catastrophe, I needed to "cherry pick" resources from multiple days - going 7 days back. Previously, due to storage limits, we had limited data retention.
*Backup Server #3 Specs:
There appears to have been absolutely no data lost. However, I apologize for the length of time it took to get back up and running.
But considering close to 100gb for this site alone was transfered in under 4 hours, I'd say that isn't too bad.
As always, if you notice any "bugs" feel free to respond here - or send me a PM.
But most of all, enjoy the faster speeds of the forum!
Some specs of the hardware of the server housing FECC for the nerds/geeks among us (of which I'm one)
*FECC Server Specs:
- Opteron Octacore (6 core) Processor
32GB DDR3 RAM
1GBPS network link
3TB SATA3 Storage x2 (in a RAID1 array - which means disk one is automatically and constantly mirrored to disk two in case disk one fails)
To further protect data, backups now automatically occur multiple times a day to our brand new backup server #3 housed in the same facility as the FECC server. There is now a 7 day data retention of all backups of the FECC site/forum. This comes in handy if, during a catastrophe, I needed to "cherry pick" resources from multiple days - going 7 days back. Previously, due to storage limits, we had limited data retention.
*Backup Server #3 Specs:
- i3 Dual Core Processor
8GB RAM
100Mbps network link
2TB Main storage Array
All the best from Mempihs
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Re: Welcome to the new server! *UPDATED 10/14/16*
Please note that Verizon is not currently accepting emails sent via the forum. If you have a verizon email address as your forum email - you may consider changing it until this is resolved. Otherwise, you will not receive any notifications.
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New server
Thank you, fecc-mechanic (and anybody else that might have been involved)!
Had to create this new topic...for some reason I can´t quote or postreply in your original thread.
Anyway, thanks again.
Had to create this new topic...for some reason I can´t quote or postreply in your original thread.
Anyway, thanks again.
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I second that! Thanks to FECC staff that has given us a great meeting place and free of charge with no ads, very generous. And to those mods that volunteer their time to keep the board in order.
It's very much appreciated !
It's very much appreciated !
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Re: New server
I am no longer getting email notifications on topics I commented on. Is this part of the new server?
Re: New server
There's something about that posted by the mechanic in the section at the top r&b.r&b wrote:I am no longer getting email notifications on topics I commented on. Is this part of the new server?
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Ditto that.Scarre wrote:Thank you, fecc-mechanic (and anybody else that might have been involved)!
Had to create this new topic...for some reason I can´t quote or postreply in your original thread.
Anyway, thanks again.
fecc-mechanic is a true fan, on many levels!
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Thank you everyone, VERY much!
The process went really smoothly this go around. I try to do this at least every four years as a precaution, to ensure we are always running on the most up to date hardware.
To say that the planning for this migration began in 2012 shortly after the last migration would not be that far of a stretch. If something had gone wrong, I had a plan B, C, D, and E all lined up and ready to go.
If you can recall in 2012, we had a period (for some folks, 48-72 hours!) after the migration where the site appeared completely down (i.e. the dreaded "site cannot be found" message).
To circumvent that this time around, I utilized a very "cutting edge" method of DNS transfer that resulted in a 2 MINUTE (while most saw 30 seconds, or 0 seconds) DNS downtime. It really was a seamless move.
R&B, King Volcano is correct.
One service provider is being... Something... They are being difficult at this time. As soon as it is resolved, you will begin to get notifications to your email again. In the meantime, you can change your forum associated email address to something other than that particular provider. I highly suggest anyone with that particular provider to do the same (see a few posts up for more info).
And as always, if I can be of further assistance to you regarding this, or any other technical issue - feel free to pm or email me (address in my signature).
The process went really smoothly this go around. I try to do this at least every four years as a precaution, to ensure we are always running on the most up to date hardware.
To say that the planning for this migration began in 2012 shortly after the last migration would not be that far of a stretch. If something had gone wrong, I had a plan B, C, D, and E all lined up and ready to go.
If you can recall in 2012, we had a period (for some folks, 48-72 hours!) after the migration where the site appeared completely down (i.e. the dreaded "site cannot be found" message).
To circumvent that this time around, I utilized a very "cutting edge" method of DNS transfer that resulted in a 2 MINUTE (while most saw 30 seconds, or 0 seconds) DNS downtime. It really was a seamless move.
R&B, King Volcano is correct.
One service provider is being... Something... They are being difficult at this time. As soon as it is resolved, you will begin to get notifications to your email again. In the meantime, you can change your forum associated email address to something other than that particular provider. I highly suggest anyone with that particular provider to do the same (see a few posts up for more info).
And as always, if I can be of further assistance to you regarding this, or any other technical issue - feel free to pm or email me (address in my signature).
All the best from Mempihs
Jordan
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Re: Welcome to the new server! *UPDATED 10/14/16*
I honestly think everyone using this site could reply with a thank you...it's not too much to ask for.
Jordan, if you don't mind me asking...how many hours would you say that this process from the start to finish took...including planning and everything?
Jordan, if you don't mind me asking...how many hours would you say that this process from the start to finish took...including planning and everything?
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Re: Welcome to the new server! *UPDATED 10/14/16*
From planning to implementation, I wouldn't know where to begin. None-the-less, a figure in the hundreds of hours would be most accurate.Scarre wrote: Jordan, if you don't mind me asking...how many hours would you say that this process from the start to finish took...including planning and everything?
Then again, it is definitely an ongoing process of chasing and then correcting "bugs" that are bound to appear - no matter how well-planned the initial migration is.
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Re: Welcome to the new server! *UPDATED 10/14/16*
Wow...just wow. Thank you indeed.fecc-mechanic wrote:From planning to implementation, I wouldn't know where to begin. None-the-less, a figure in the hundreds of hours would be most accurate.Scarre wrote: Jordan, if you don't mind me asking...how many hours would you say that this process from the start to finish took...including planning and everything?
Then again, it is definitely an ongoing process of chasing and then correcting "bugs" that are bound to appear - no matter how well-planned the initial migration is.
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Re: Welcome to the new server! *UPDATED 10/14/16*
Thank you. You are truly a gift that keeps on giving. It is much appreciated...
Well, Good evenin', don't that sun look good goin' down...
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Re: Welcome to the new server! *UPDATED 10/14/16*
Hi Jordan... just an FYI... I'm not sure if others are experiencing this but lately there has been a lot of hang time between posting, waiting for posts to come up and going to other pages within the forum. It might just be a time of day / traffic thing but its been happening the past few days. Just thought you should know. Take care!!!
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Re: Welcome to the new server! *UPDATED 10/14/16*
Thank you, sir for the report. Is it sporadic, as far as when it is occurring - or during specific times/parts of the day? Lately we have been having quite an influx of people visiting, so continuous tweaks are being made. But your, and other reports are helpful in indicating if further more aggressive tweaks are needed.elvis-fan wrote:Hi Jordan... just an FYI... I'm not sure if others are experiencing this but lately there has been a lot of hang time between posting, waiting for posts to come up and going to other pages within the forum. It might just be a time of day / traffic thing but its been happening the past few days. Just thought you should know. Take care!!!
All the best from Mempihs
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Re: Welcome to the new server! *UPDATED 10/14/16*
Is the "Tiger Man" topic getting people excited all over again?fecc-mechanic wrote:Thank you, sir for the report. Is it sporadic, as far as when it is occurring - or during specific times/parts of the day? Lately we have been having quite an influx of people visiting, so continuous tweaks are being made. But your, and other reports are helpful in indicating if further more aggressive tweaks are needed.elvis-fan wrote:Hi Jordan... just an FYI... I'm not sure if others are experiencing this but lately there has been a lot of hang time between posting, waiting for posts to come up and going to other pages within the forum. It might just be a time of day / traffic thing but its been happening the past few days. Just thought you should know. Take care!!!
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Re: Welcome to the new server! *UPDATED 10/14/16*
It just may be! Something has gotten alot of people's attention.
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Re: Welcome to the new server! *UPDATED 10/14/16*
@elvis-fan
Let me know if this issue is now resolved/a little better for you.
Let me know if this issue is now resolved/a little better for you.
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