ATTENTION: CF will be upgrading hardware and changing datacenters...

[Erwin]

Due to recent downtime and slow speeds, I'm planning to change ALL our server hardware from Dual Xeons to Dual/Dual Core Opterons and move to a different data center.

This should happen over the next couple of weeks.

This will also DOUBLE our running costs so I want to thank all the Site Supporters for their continuing financial support.

I'll keep people posted.

[misscaffeiney]

Does that mean CF will be down again? :(

[mikeyp]

probably... but hey, it's all for the better right?

[EvAnglican]

It shouldn't take too long to move the files over - half a day, perhaps?

[Renuka]

will our pets be safe???

[misscaffeiney]

probably... but hey, it's all for the better right?

:sigh: I guess.....

Withdrawal.... :holy:

[SirTimothy]

It shouldn't take too long to move the files over - half a day, perhaps?

Ummm... if I don't much miss my guess it will take a lot longer than that. I've transferred forums about a few million posts less than CF, and it took me about 12 hours. I bet this place is massive! My guess we'll see 3-4 days of downtime over the transfer.

[tapero]

Oh no, please don't say 3 to four days, but i'm sure you wouldknow since you've done it before. I'm sorry that it has to cost so much too.

Erwin, can yougive us a warning date asyou approach closer? Thanks, ganaan

[Erwin]

Downtime should be in the range of a few hours or less (I hope). I'll be doing it in stages.

I'm negotiating with a new datacenter at the moment, but it looks like our costs will almost exactly double when we move - all servers will be based on Dual Opteron Dual Core, with 4 Gb RAM, SATA Raptors with RAID 0, and 1000Mb uplink in a private network also with 1000Mb between.

Nice.........

Not cheap, but nice.........

The ads and subscriptions plans will not cover the monthly costs, so I may have to think of some ways of raising more funds... possibly increasing subscription plans here on CF, or some other means. I am loathed to add more ads.

[eladoni]

Well, you gotta do what ya gotta do...:sigh: how much faster is it going to make it?

[tapero]

Dear Erwin, You are so precious. Do you know how many people come to Christ through this site. It is awesome. I'm so sorry it will cost double, and I pray for more ways to increase revenue. I just want to thank you for everything you've done for us through Christ. Thank you for the moderators and the whole thing.

God bless, Tapero

Downtime should be in the range of a few hours or less (I hope). I'll be doing it in stages.

I'm negotiating with a new datacenter at the moment, but it looks like our costs will almost exactly double when we move - all servers will be based on Dual Opteron Dual Core, with 4 Gb RAM, SATA Raptors with RAID 0, and 1000Mb uplink in a private network also with 1000Mb between.

Nice.........

Not cheap, but nice.........

The ads and subscriptions plans will not cover the monthly costs, so I may have to think of some ways of raising more funds... possibly increasing subscription plans here on CF, or some other means. I am loathed to add more ads.

[Redeemed_Warrior]

Erwin why don't you try deleting the very old threads and unused accounts, (like from 2003 and back) won't that reduce the server demands :)

[snoochface]

Thanks for keeping us posted, Erwin.

[lily00]

Well, maybe you can do a fundraising thing!!! CF car wash or something. :) If there was an address to send donations to, then it might be easier, I don't know. Just thinking... I will pray for you though. I really like what you have here.

[WalksWithChrist]

Downtime should be in the range of a few hours or less (I hope). I'll be doing it in stages.

I'm negotiating with a new datacenter at the moment, but it looks like our costs will almost exactly double when we move - all servers will be based on Dual Opteron Dual Core, with 4 Gb RAM, SATA Raptors with RAID 0, and 1000Mb uplink in a private network also with 1000Mb between.

Nice.........

Not cheap, but nice.........

The ads and subscriptions plans will not cover the monthly costs, so I may have to think of some ways of raising more funds... possibly increasing subscription plans here on CF, or some other means. I am loathed to add more ads.Sweeeet!!!! :thumbsup: Dual core baby! *drool* I hope all the upgrades will make CF nice and zippy. Hopefully you can find a buyer for the old equipment.

[PorcelainHeart]

I don't understand what most this thread is about exept a new server :sigh:

[WalksWithChrist]

I don't understand what most this thread is about exept a new server :sigh:Hopefully...a new server will equal a faster, less buggy CF. :thumbsup:

[Bradford]

I don't understand what most this thread is about exept a new server :sigh:
If you're not computer literate... it doesn't mean anything beyond that.

Dual-core opterons... they're alright. Too bad it couldn't be waited on for a few months for the Quad-core Conroe chips to come out, those things are going to be so nice...

[woman.at.the.well]

For keeping us up to date and running smoothly! Bless you brother.

[WalksWithChrist]

If you're not computer literate... it doesn't mean anything beyond that.

Dual-core opterons... they're alright. Too bad it couldn't be waited on for a few months for the Quad-core Conroe chips to come out, those things are going to be so nice...Or one of these:
http://www.apple.com/xserve/raid/
Big $$!!! Cha ching. ;)

[LivingRightForGod]

What will happen during this.

i have a site to

[WalksWithChrist]

What will happen during this.

i have a site to:wave:
An upgrade like this is normally not nearly as disruptive as the one earlier this year. I'm optimistic!! :thumbsup:

[Plan 9]

Coolness! I'm having so much trouble now, it takes almost twice as long to post and I have to use a pinger to stay logged in long enough to post at all. Doing that uses up bandwidth, and that makes me feel guilty. :(

[PorcelainHeart]

I haven't had too many problems at all.

[ScarletWitch]

since this is gonna cost so much please don't make it so that people HAVE to donate just to on the site. i know some sites do that and my mom doesn't let me send money to sites no matter how much i like them.

[PorcelainHeart]

I can't afford to be a SS :( if it becomes a only paid members site it will lose alot of members, and I have to use my money for other things like clothes, music and food. I hope CF stays free for people who can't afford to be a SS, I don't want have to leave of.

[jehovahjireh2007]

I can't afford to be a SS :( if it becomes a only paid members site it will lose alot of members, and I have to use my money for other things like clothes, music and food. I hope CF stays free for people who can't afford to be a SS, I don't want have to leave of.

I agree. I can't afford to be a SS either. :(

[Redeemed_Warrior]

Not really, you sort of answered your own question. Server *demand*.. but there isn't necessarily a huge amount of demant for the older posts.

There aren't hoards of people looking through the really old threads usualy. Primary server demand probably can be attributed by large percentage to new or recently new threads.

The very old threads that are lying around aren't really placing any stress on the system, they are just taking up space(and space I'm assuming isn't really the issue). But there would have to be enough people accessing them to really contribute significantly to slowing down the site, and I doubt its a huge factor

~ ~ the less space required would reduce costs :) not increase speed:wave:

[VioletAngel]

wow! a faster running site is good... hope the changes go smoothly... :eek: :o

[lily00]

My Mom won't let me donate. She said I should give more to my church if I need to donate anywhere.

[sethad]

Cool

Does this mean we'll get a better chatbox back too?

[kittystrawberry]

Erwin why don't you try deleting the very old threads and unused accounts, (like from 2003 and back) won't that reduce the server demands :)
In my opinion:
No it won't reduce the server demand. What caused the server demand to go up is people visiting the site.
Although I have only been here for about 6 months, deleting post from the 2003 wouldn't make a significant different. Unused account should not take up the server load because they are not being used.

[beehoney]

When will this be done?

[jonnyboy12]

i was about to ask the same ?

[Shannonkish]

My CF cookbook offer still stands... remember this from a LONG time ago, Erwin? http://www.christianforums.com/t1907384-cf-fundraising-erwin-a-proposal.html

[Erwin]

This site will always remain a free site. :)

I'm still negotiating the hardware - we are definitely going to Dual Processor Dual Core Opterons, the question is what else. Raptor drives with RAID 0 too.

[CaDan]

What costs are going to increase? The fixed costs or the variable costs?

If it's just the fixed costs, then a one-time fundraising event is good. If it's the variable costs, we'll have to find a way to increase revenue.

[GraceInHim]

Idea... for those of us who can afford a 5 buck donation for another who cannot, please donate..

another.. the 20 dollars for a yr subscription is very cheap, this maybe should be raised..

please Erwin, keep the 5 dollar a month, love this for giving to others here.

thank you and bless you
Marina

[MeekOne]

Due to recent downtime and slow speeds, I'm planning to change ALL our server hardware from Dual Xeons to Dual/Dual Core Opterons and move to a different data center.

This should happen over the next couple of weeks.

This will also DOUBLE our running costs so I want to thank all the Site Supporters for their continuing financial support.

I'll keep people posted.Thank you so much, Erwin!!! You're awesome! :clap: It will be wonderful to have a faster forum now! :hug: :hug: :hug: Hugs to ya, MeekOne :hug: :hug: :hug:

[VioletAngel]

The effort you give to this site is much appreciated, Erwin. :hug: ^_^

[DailyBlessings]

Erwin, have you looked into the many grants and so forth that are available for Christian ministries? Companies like Thrivent Financial might be willing to cover some costs of upkeeping this site.

[VioletAngel]

Thrivent is for Lutherans, but it's worth a try. I think CF would have to be a non-profit organization to qualify.

[DailyBlessings]

Thrivent is for Lutherans, but it's worth a try. I think CF would have to be a non-profit organization to qualify. I thought CF had an NPO, Loh Enterprises? You're right though, I forgot Thrivent was a Lutheran org., but there are others. Also, they'll double any fundraising if Thrivent members are involved, and there's got to be at least a few on CF. Thrivent gives to NPR as well, so I think it might be at least worth looking in to.

[pgp_protector]

looks like it time to renew early.

[Erwin]

Mmm... I'm planning to stick to SCSI drives rather than SATA Raptors so I may still be upgrading to Dual Processor/Dual Core Opterons but sticking with the current datacenter... if they give me a good price. We shall see what happens...

[no_worries]

Mmm... I'm planning to stick to SCSI drives rather than SATA Raptors so I may still be upgrading to Dual Processor/Dual Core Opterons but sticking with the current datacenter... if they give me a good price. We shall see what happens...
dual core opterons... opterons as in multiple... scsi...
*drool*
That sounds pretty spiffy, I hear that the scsi are more reliable than sata over the long run at least. I'll definately have to come up with some cash to spare to support a site running such fine hardware. :cool:

[Erwin]

I'm even investigating quad dual-core opterons (8 physical CPUs!!!) ... but very pricey...

Definitely going for 15k SCSI in RAID0+1 - should be mighty fast once we do it!!!

[CaDan]

I have an old Mac Plus I can donate to the effort . . . . :D

[Bradford]

I'm even investigating quad dual-core opterons (8 physical CPUs!!!) ... but very pricey...

Definitely going for 15k SCSI in RAID0+1 - should be mighty fast once we do it!!!
Be very careful here, Erwin. Dual-core technology is very much in it's infancy. Intel's long range plans call for 18-core chips to be on the market by mid-2007. Which is to say, that if Intel pulls off what the bigwigs at thier company think they can do, dual-core CPU's are going to be very expensive space heaters within a couple years.

None of this stops me from having a dual-core 2.8Ghz on my desk, now. Then again, I got this thing for the cost of 5 or 6 tanks of gas. You're just talking about spending a rather substantual amount of money right in the middle of a technological evolution

[Veiled Viper]

My Mom won't let me donate. She said I should give more to my church if I need to donate anywhere.Looks like someone donated for you!:thumbsup: :clap:

[PaladinValer]

I'd stay with the SCSI too, Erwin. While WD Raptors have gotten better each time, the fact that they are still not as speedy as some SCSIs (10k RPM Raptor vs. 15k RPM SCSI) and still have the same storage (150gb) shows that it probably would make CF work quicker and smoother. The only advantage the Raptors have is in cache.

[Erwin]

Mmm... I'm looking at quad Opterons at the moment, with 15k SCSI in RAID0+1 setup... nice... I should be getting the new servers in the next couple of weeks hopefully... still shopping around.

[Angel4Truth]

I have a couple ideas to increase donations to help offset the costs :

1)Set up a po box just for people to send money orders for donations for those of us who cannot use paypal and or/do not have access to use it but wish to donate and if need be increase membership amount accordingly to what your bank would charge to convert funds to your currency so there is no loss for you and the site is supported by more people .

2) For those who can and do use paypal for membership who bless others with site supporter status , I suggest that you offer the donor as well as the person being given the membership the dollar amount of blessings that come with the dollar amount they donated so they are blessed while they bless others and this also would increase donorship for the site .

For example, if jane doe blesses jonny appleseed with a 3 month site supporter status , instead of just giving the 10,000 blessings to johnny , also give jane doe who donated 10,000 blessings also .

This blesses the donor and gives added incentive for others to bless others with site supporter and those who are already site supporters blessings others would benefit as well and it supports the site and might increase donations (even though the best reason is to help support the site).

Anyway just a couple ideas ...

[Veiled Viper]

2) For those who can and do use paypal for membership who bless others with site supporter status , I suggest that you offer the donor as well as the person being given the membership the dollar amount of blessings that come with the dollar amount they donated so they are blessed while they bless others and this also would increase donorship for the site .

For example, if jane doe blesses jonny appleseed with a 3 month site supporter status , instead of just giving the 10,000 blessings to johnny , also give jane doe who donated 10,000 blessings also .

This blesses the donor and gives added incentive for others to bless others with site supporter and those who are already site supporters blessings others would benefit as well and it supports the site and might increase donations (even though the best reason is to help support the site).

Anyway just a couple ideas ...Love that idea!
:)

[beehoney]

Love that idea!
:)Yep. It's a good one.

[PorcelainHeart]

I have a couple ideas to increase donations to help offset the costs :

1)Set up a po box just for people to send money orders for donations for those of us who cannot use paypal and or/do not have access to use it but wish to donate and if need be increase membership amount accordingly to what your bank would charge to convert funds to your currency so there is no loss for you and the site is supported by more people .

2) For those who can and do use paypal for membership who bless others with site supporter status , I suggest that you offer the donor as well as the person being given the membership the dollar amount of blessings that come with the dollar amount they donated so they are blessed while they bless others and this also would increase donorship for the site .

For example, if jane doe blesses jonny appleseed with a 3 month site supporter status , instead of just giving the 10,000 blessings to johnny , also give jane doe who donated 10,000 blessings also .

This blesses the donor and gives added incentive for others to bless others with site supporter and those who are already site supporters blessings others would benefit as well and it supports the site and might increase donations (even though the best reason is to help support the site).

Anyway just a couple ideas ...
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good idea,I like it.

[lily00]

Knight4God!!!! Detective Lily is questioning you!!! :angel: Do you know anything about the mysterious donor?

Oh, and also!!!! Do you'll have a P.O box? If I could like donate a couple dollars to help outside of the site supporter thing, I definitely could. My Mom gave it a big okay! :clap:

[PorcelainHeart]

my mom never will give me the ok, she's very weary about internet sites.

[Veiled Viper]

Knight4God!!!! Detective Lily is questioning you!!! :angel: Do you know anything about the mysterious donor?

Oh, and also!!!! Do you'll have a P.O box? If I could like donate a couple dollars to help outside of the site supporter thing, I definitely could. My Mom gave it a big okay! :clap:It wasn't me.I rarely bless anonomously.Glad your mom came around!:clap:

[Breetai]

Well, now that I'm making some decent money, I can donate more next time. Double the price of upkeep, and double from me! I don't think I'll be posting double though! Maybe half... :D

Not that this is a ton of money, but if a few people think like this, it can add up!

[Angel4Truth]

Thank you knight , beehoney and kaiya :)

Kaiya , i know what you mean , i cant do it either but i would gladly mail a little more than a 2 year membership costs by money order to support the site and to offset the costs of conversion to different type funds .

I am only a site supporter because i was blessed by someone anonymously (God bless them !! ) 2 months ago and mine will soon expire and i cant use paypal , so i know how you feel :( .

[Godslilgurlalways]

I like angel's idea

Some people want to donte but don't have a credit card and if they got one the only place they would use would be for here. If there was a p.o. box we could just send a check or money order but make sure we keep a recipt ourselfves. I know many including me would go this way:)

Will we know before it happens like the day before or something is Chrisbot going to pm eveyone to tell them the site will be down? B/c many won't see this thread and many are worried about their pets dying b/c maybe when you get finish upgrqding that it would be enough time for pets to die like ones with low health and all:)

[beehoney]

I think there is a P.O. Box but you have to PM Erwin for the address. http://www.christianforums.com/showpost.php?p=938468&postcount=5
This is an old post though. I don't know if that's still available.

[Angel4Truth]

Yes beehoney , but it has to be an international money order in AU funds -and ive tried to get one , its not as easy as it sounds , no local bank here does them , they refer me to their 800 number so i can purchase one by phone or online and if i could do that , i would be able to just use paypal :( so i am still trying .

[beehoney]

Yes beehoney , but it has to be an international money order in AU funds -and ive tried to get one , its not as easy as it sounds , no local bank here does them , they refer me to their 800 number so i can purchase one by phone or online and if i could do that , i would be able to just use paypal :( so i am still trying .Oh. Bomber :sigh:

[MeekOne]

Does anyone know if there is a CF site other than this where we can go and post while this system is down? I'm sure there is somewhere else we can meet, no??? :confused:

[CaDan]

Hey! My Mac Plus has SCSI! :D

[Angel4Truth]

Hey meek one , i dont know but i dont think CF has a mirror site , just this one which is why no one could post when it was down before .

[Redeemed_Warrior]

many people go to the member created forums :) 160 came to mine last down time ^_^

[Hisbygrace]

How long is the site suppose to be down?

[MeekOne]

Hey meek one , i dont know but i dont think CF has a mirror site , just this one which is why no one could post when it was down before .Thank you Angel! :hug: Defender, where can we find these member created forums? Thanks. :)

[PorcelainHeart]

i think a few days or a week, dunno.

[Redeemed_Warrior]

http://www.christianforums.com/f32-favorite-web-links.html that lists most of them

[lily00]

I think there is a P.O. Box but you have to PM Erwin for the address. http://www.christianforums.com/showpost.php?p=938468&postcount=5
This is an old post though. I don't know if that's still available. I pm'd Erwin but he doesn't pm back does he!!! Lily00:angel: :) I don't know if a couple dollars a month would help. Do you'll think it would?

[Angel4Truth]

lily00 he will get back with you , it just takes some time as he gets tons of them and hes been busy with the site and will be still upgrading it - i would just pm again and and in the heading write "about donating" and use the icon with the exclamation mark in it so it gets his attention .

[lily00]

Kay. Thanks Angel4Truth. I don't think I gave him much time anyway. :) I will wait a bit. No rush.

[MeekOne]

http://www.christianforums.com/f32-favorite-web-links.html that lists most of themThank you, I tried looking there, but don't see anyone I know or fellowship with on a regular basis. We should have a mirror site as mentioned above so we could meet others there with this forum goes for repair/upgrading. Thanks again, though, that was sweet! :)

[lily00]

You'll can meet on my new site if you'll want!!!!

http://bchristiansinaction.runboard.com

:) It is pretty new so there are only four members on there. It can be CF's home away from home if you'll want! It doesn't have pets but it is fashioned like a mini CF. Check it out! Lily00:angel:

[MeekOne]

You'll can meet on my new site if you'll want!!!!

http://bchristiansinaction.runboard.com

:) It is pretty new so there are only four members on there. It can be CF's home away from home if you'll want! It doesn't have pets but it is fashioned like a mini CF. Check it out! Lily00:angel:Cool, but a CF Mirror site was just established here by Defender77 and myself. Hope you meet us there too:

http://www.getphpbb.com/phpbb/index.php?mforum=cfmirror

[lily00]

Alright!!! That is cool! Thank you!!! Lily00:angel:

[Savedsis]

Thanks MO for the heads up...

[MeekOne]

You are most welcome, Sis! :hug: Its really Defender77 we should thank, he did all the work. I just picked colors and stuff! He is truly awesome! Love the purple and blue here:

http://www.getphpbb.com/phpbb/index.php?mforum=cfmirror

Please start posting threads for yourselves! :clap: :pink: :clap:

[day2day]

You are most welcome, Sis! :hug: Its really Defender77 we should thank, he did all the work. I just picked colors and stuff! He is truly awesome! Love the purple and blue here:

http://www.getphpbb.com/phpbb/index.php?mforum=cfmirror

Please start posting threads for yourselves! :clap: :pink: :clap:Thank you, Meek I love the color:thumbsup:

[~Lady Trekki~]

You rock Erwin! :clap: I'll be happy to sacrafice a few hours or days for more speed here on CF. :thumbsup:

I'll continue to donate to you as well. I cannot imagine not having this place to come to anymore. It's my home away from home!

God bless you Erwin! :hug:

[Swart]

This site will always remain a free site. :)

I'm still negotiating the hardware - we are definitely going to Dual Processor Dual Core Opterons, the question is what else. Raptor drives with RAID 0 too.

I've installed a couple of EMC SANs relatively recently. They are fantastic, however they are also horrifically expensive: the ultimate in high availability storage. With a couple of servers in a cluster, fibre channel to SATA RAID10, you could perform system maintenance with zero downtime.

Add to that a reverse proxy such as iChain and this site would be screaming! I installed iChain at a site a few months ago and it reduced server load by 90% and doubled throughput. Reverse proxy's are the way to go - they also add an extra layer of security. The one I installed allows three levels of secure access, one of which involves the use of token-based authentication, so you don't need to hand out insecure passwords to high-level administrators.

I'm pretty sure the site I setup is close to unhackable. At least, half the time I can't get in myself! :eek:

[Swart]

One possible scenario to dramatically increase throughput and minimise downtime without adding faster servers:

[MeekOne]

At times when our beloved CF forum is down for repair/upgrades, etc., you can find the CF Mirror site here in web links too:

http://www.christianforums.com/f32-favorite-web-links.html

Just in case anyone has missed the link above. :)

[PorcelainHeart]

thanks, meekone

[bill'swife]

Does anyone know exactly when CF will be down?

[MeekOne]

Does anyone know exactly when CF will be down?I have no idea, but I'm sure Erwin could help with that question. :confused:

Hello Kaiya! :wave: Glad you all have joined us for when it does go down. :)

[Erwin]

I will make an announcement when the time comes. I am still negotiating the hardware specs.

[CaDan]

I will make an announcement when the time comes. I am still negotiating the hardware specs.

Don't forget the Mac Plus! :D

[PaladinValer]

Macs?

Macs are evil, Prescious! So so cruel to poor, poor Smeagol!

:P

[lily00]

Big Macs have lots and lots of calories so I would hate to see a Mac plus!!! :)

[MeekOne]

Big Macs have lots and lots of calories so I would hate to see a Mac plus!!! :)HAHAHA! ^_^ ^_^ ^_^ That was a good one, Lily! ^_^ ^_^ ^_^

[WalksWithChrist]

Big Macs have lots and lots of calories so I would hate to see a Mac plus!!! :)^_^
I have a Classic Mac that still runs. Does that mean it's really stale?? :D Erwin, you can add it to your cluster if you want...;)

[MeekOne]

^_^
I have a Classic Mac that still runs. Does that mean it's really stale?? :D Erwin, you can add it to your cluster if you want...;)Hello WWC!!! So good to see you on the threads, my friend! :clap:

[lily00]

Stale? Have it your way!!! :pink:

[WalksWithChrist]

Hello WWC!!! So good to see you on the threads, my friend! :clap::wave:

[Erwin]

Confirmed our new server specs - very nice - database server will have Quad Opterons, 8 x SCSI hard drives with RAID PCI-X etc.

I'm also going to switch from using Linux to FreeBSD and Apache to lighttpd. :) Wish me luck! I have to learn a new OS!

[I'ddie4him]

Confirmed our new server specs - very nice - database server will have Quad Opterons, 8 x SCSI hard drives with RAID PCI-X etc.

I'm also going to switch from using Linux to FreeBSD and Apache to lighttpd. :) Wish me luck! I have to learn a new OS!


Sounds like a hit to the pocketbook to me.
I need to renew my SS status for Beth and I soon.
A new OS ??
On top of a new job too ??
Whew. Just watch that candle on both ends.

[PaladinValer]

What?! No Intel? :eek:

Is Outrage!

Get four Intel Pentium 4 EE's that are Dual-Channel, Hyper-Threading, and move at 3.46 GHz...you'll be zooming! :thumbsup:

[Erwin]

Our image server will be a Dual Xeon. But all the other servers are AMD - Opterons are way better (apparently). Our main webserver is a dual processor, dual core Opteron (almost like a quad Opteron).

[I'ddie4him]

What?! No Intel? :eek:

Is Outrage!

Get four Intel Pentium 4 EE's that are Dual-Channel, Hyper-Threading, and move at 3.46 GHz...you'll be zooming! :thumbsup:

That is greek to me except for the zooming part.:D :D

[I'ddie4him]

Our image server will be a Dual Xeon. But all the other servers are AMD - Opterons are way better (apparently). Our main webserver is a dual processor, dual core Opteron (almost like a quad Opteron).

Still like greek,;) But, I do understand expensive.

Hopefully this will help alot with the slowdowns and stuff.
Hope it works well for you Erwin and that there aren't any problems in switching things around.

[PaladinValer]

Not Greek...geek! ;) :D

[I'ddie4him]

Not Greek...geek! ;) :D

I was gonna say that;) But didn't want to insult anyone by mistake.

[A Gazelle]

when will the shut down take place?

[icedtea]

And for how long? We will be going through withdrawal!

[PaladinValer]

I was gonna say that. But didn't want to insult anyone by mistake.

Well I can't speak for others, but I am a NERD and I'm darn proud of it. :amen:

If you want proof, I can give you all sorts of details on my primary Dungeons and Dragons character, Valer the Assimar Paladin :P

[euphoria]

This all sounds super to me! :thumbsup:

[A Gazelle]

Hey ya'll . . . When does this site shut down . . . GOD Bless ya'll

[~Lady Trekki~]

Whatever y'all are doing Erwin is fine by me! I trust ya! ;) Don't need to learn how to speak Geek to know YOU know whatcher talkin bout! :D

[WalksWithChrist]

Confirmed our new server specs - very nice - database server will have Quad Opterons, 8 x SCSI hard drives with RAID PCI-X etc.

I'm also going to switch from using Linux to FreeBSD and Apache to lighttpd. :) Wish me luck! I have to learn a new OS!What? No OS X server?? ;) Lots of luck and providence on learning the new OS. :thumbsup::angel:

[beehoney]

Hey ya'll . . . When does this site shut down . . . GOD Bless ya'll We don't know yet. Erwin said he'd give us an adequate notice when the time comes.

[Savedsis]

We don't know yet. Erwin said he'd give us an adequate notice when the time comes. Ok...:wave:

[Savedsis]

Whatever y'all are doing Erwin is fine by me! I trust ya! ;) Don't need to learn how to speak Geek to know YOU know whatcher talkin bout! :D I agree LT.:thumbsup:

[CaDan]

What? No OS X server?? ;) Lots of luck and providence on learning the new OS. :thumbsup::angel:

I love OS X, but it ain't that great for databases. Too slow at spawning threads. But FreeBSD . . . Yummy!

[PorcelainHeart]

I don't understand this computer talk :confused:

[Angel4Truth]

Your not alone Kaiya , if they say its yummy , we have to take their word for it , i cant swallow it myself ....

[A Gazelle]

We don't know yet. Erwin said he'd give us an adequate notice when the time comes.
:wave: Thank you :thumbsup: I'll keep checking back . . . this is where we'll be notified???

[flaglady]

http://www.wdisneyw.com/forums/images/smilies05/yahoo.gif
All sounds luvly jubbly! Super and fantabiloso!
Can't wait! Can't wait!

http://www.wdisneyw.com/forums/images/smilies2004/bedbounce.gif

[PaladinGirl]

Our image server will be a Dual Xeon. But all the other servers are AMD - Opterons are way better (apparently). Our main webserver is a dual processor, dual core Opteron (almost like a quad Opteron).

Sounds nice to me! :thumbsup: So when you gonna make the move? :confused:

[Theresasjourney]

Ok Erwin~~just try and give us a couple of days heads up warning~~

[euphoria]

This hasn't happened yet? :) Will keep checking.... good luck, Erwin.

[Erwin]

It won't happen for another week I think. :) Don't get too anxious.

[JoshuaCh1v9]

It won't happen for another week I think. :) Don't get too anxious.
As not everyone gets over here that often, could the mods be asked to post a thread in their sections to notify everyone?

[Theresasjourney]

As not everyone gets over here that often, could the mods be asked to post a thread in their sections to notify everyone?
Good idea! and it should be soon!

[A Gazelle]

It won't happen for another week I think. :) Don't get too anxious.

thanks :wave:

[WalksWithChrist]

It won't happen for another week I think. :) Don't get too anxious.Too late! We're already anxious. ^_^

[PorcelainHeart]

im very patient on this, probley because im too stupid to understand what everyone is saying :(

[~Lady Trekki~]

http://www.wdisneyw.com/forums/images/smilies05/yahoo.gif
All sounds luvly jubbly! Super and fantabiloso!
Can't wait! Can't wait!

http://www.wdisneyw.com/forums/images/smilies2004/bedbounce.gif
I concur! :) Cute smileys flaglady. :thumbsup:

[euphoria]

Every time the site slows down I panic and think, "Oh no! He's shutting the site down already! Not yet! Not yet! I have just one more post!! ahhh!!!" :D

[euphoria]

You better do this while I'm sound asleep, Erwin. ;)

[MeekOne]

Too late! We're already anxious. ^_^^_^ Just in case the anxious haven't seen this yet...

Its really Defender77 we should thank, he did all the work. I just picked colors and stuff! He is truly awesome! Love the purple and blue here:

http://www.getphpbb.com/phpbb/index.php?mforum=cfmirror (http://www.getphpbb.com/phpbb/index.php?mforum=cfmirror)

Please start posting threads for yourselves! :clap: :pink: :clap:No need to be anxious folks...and when Erwin is done upgrading our beloved forum will be all the better for it! Thanks, Erwin! :clap:

[Erwin]

This is going to happen this weekend.

HOWEVER - the downtime will be minimal because I'm going to try a new-fangled way of migrating to the new server - the downtime will really only be time to freeze the database from new posts so that it is copied to our new database server, then the current webservers can point to it.

In other words, downtime will be approximately 20 minutes at the most of not being able to post new posts. :)

That's my prediction at the moment - pray that nothing goes wrong!

[~Lady Trekki~]

Awesome Erwin! :clap:

God bless you for all you do!!! :hug:

[Daughter of His]

We appreciate you Dr. Erwin !!:) Thank you:thumbsup:

[newyorknewyork]

:sigh: I guess.....

Withdrawal.... :holy:

lol

im with ya! ;)

im so addicted to CF! :D

[newyorknewyork]

this website is the best thing since sliced bread ;) LOL

no seriously, i love CF! :)

[Theresasjourney]

This is going to happen this weekend.

HOWEVER - the downtime will be minimal because I'm going to try a new-fangled way of migrating to the new server - the downtime will really only be time to freeze the database from new posts so that it is copied to our new database server, then the current webservers can point to it.

In other words, downtime will be approximately 20 minutes at the most of not being able to post new posts. :)

That's my prediction at the moment - pray that nothing goes wrong!
thanks for the heads up Erwin~~I will be praying for you and that it all goes smoothly.

[angelwind]

This is going to happen this weekend.

HOWEVER - the downtime will be minimal because I'm going to try a new-fangled way of migrating to the new server - the downtime will really only be time to freeze the database from new posts so that it is copied to our new database server, then the current webservers can point to it.

In other words, downtime will be approximately 20 minutes at the most of not being able to post new posts. :)

That's my prediction at the moment - pray that nothing goes wrong!


Thank you Erwin....and Lord I do pray for the peace and ease of this transition...thanking You Lord for the joy and fellowship we find on this forum.

Lord may Erwin have abounding joy and pece in serving You in all areas of his life.

[MeekOne]

This is going to happen this weekend.

HOWEVER - the downtime will be minimal because I'm going to try a new-fangled way of migrating to the new server - the downtime will really only be time to freeze the database from new posts so that it is copied to our new database server, then the current webservers can point to it.

In other words, downtime will be approximately 20 minutes at the most of not being able to post new posts. :)

That's my prediction at the moment - pray that nothing goes wrong!This is indeed great news! I'm glad that the downtime won't be as long as it was the last time. Thank you for all that you do too, Erwin, you're incredible! :clap: Praying that nothing goes wrong. :prayer:

[lily00]

I love CF. :) You are so awesome Erwin.

[PorcelainHeart]

cf is cool

[RadicallyTransformedMom]

Thanks for all your hard work Erwin!

[LivingRightForGod]

I would like to give Erwin a big round of applause.

[lily00]

:clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:

[I'ddie4him]

This is going to happen this weekend.

HOWEVER - the downtime will be minimal because I'm going to try a new-fangled way of migrating to the new server - the downtime will really only be time to freeze the database from new posts so that it is copied to our new database server, then the current webservers can point to it.

In other words, downtime will be approximately 20 minutes at the most of not being able to post new posts. :)

That's my prediction at the moment - pray that nothing goes wrong!

Heh Heh
The withdrawls last time were wicked.
"crosses fingers"

[joyshirley]

This is going to happen this weekend.

HOWEVER - the downtime will be minimal because I'm going to try a new-fangled way of migrating to the new server - the downtime will really only be time to freeze the database from new posts so that it is copied to our new database server, then the current webservers can point to it.

In other words, downtime will be approximately 20 minutes at the most of not being able to post new posts. :)

That's my prediction at the moment - pray that nothing goes wrong!

Sounds awesome, Erwin!! Thank you!! :hug:

[CaDan]

Oh man!

It's scheduled for the same time the VoldeBoard is gonna have maintenance!

I smell a conspiracy!

[Redeemed_Warrior]

Oh man!

It's scheduled for the same time the VoldeBoard is gonna have maintenance!

I smell a conspiracy! It is;) we are trying to break you by taking away all your posting abilities :P

[rosemoss]

Erwin,
You rock! Taking such good care of this forum!

[LadyJane]

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[Theresasjourney]

Has it happened yet?

[bill16652]

Oh man!

It's scheduled for the same time the VoldeBoard is gonna have maintenance!

I smell a conspiracy!lol yes it is withdrawal to cure us all of this addiction:P

[~SoLongSelf~]

OOOHHH noooooooo
Please don't take CF from me again...:cry:

http://www.ahajokes.com/cartoon/hooked.jpg
^_^
I know ya'll have to do it. God Bless. I will support this site till the day I go on to be with Jesus:thumbsup:
Ya'll have a great day.:wave:

[Theresasjourney]

Still no word on if its been done yet?

[euphoria]

The site is running smoothly - maybe it has been done already! :)

[jones_of_pbf]

Still no word on if its been done yet?
I think it's been done, but I'm not sure.
The site was down for some time the other day.

[euphoria]

I think it's been done, but I'm not sure.
The site was down for some time the other day.


I hadn't even noticed it! :clap: ^_^

[ravenscape]

Are we there yet? ^_^

[Erwin]

Closing this thread, will start a new one...