DIBB Server Upgrade

[Stu]

Hi,
This is to inform you that over the next few days you may experience periods of non connectivity to the DIBB.

We are having to upgrade the hardware (Server) that the DIBB currently lives on. This will involve a brand new server and it will be located in a different data center, although still based in London.

The upgrade has arisen due to our current server hardware being no longer supported by the current data center. So we have taken this opportunity to upgrade to a brand new Server that will give us more room for future expansion.

We have to configure the new server with all the required software and security ready to accept the DIBB site. Once this is completed then we have to transfer all the files and databases from the current server to the new server. After this has been completed we then have to soak test the new server for a period of time to iron out any problems. Then once we are happy we then have to close the current server and update the databases on the new server with all the latest posts, threads and PM's etc.

We will try and keep any disruption to a minimum and keep you informed.

[MattF]

Thanks for letting us know Stu - hope it goes ok

[the melster]

Hi,
This is to inform you that over the next few days you may experience periods of non connectivity to the DIBB.

:omg::omg::omg::omg:

Hope it all goes ok. :(

[sunsetlakes]

Fingers crossed for a smooth transfer - good luck :wave:

[jlw34]

Sounds complicated, hope all goes well :)

[GeriO]

Thanks for that (although a lot of it seemed to be in a foreign language:blush::blush::blush::blush::blush::blush: :blush::blush: ):pgig:

[Stu]

although a lot of it seemed to be in a foreign language

ok, is this better?

Box that holds all your posts is going to be changed for a new bigger Box and we are going to put the new box in a different cupboard :D

The technical bit is.... we need to build the new box first and make sure the lid fits :D

[apollo163]

hope your box building goes well

[PatsyPie]

ok, is this better?

Box that holds all your posts is going to be changed for a new bigger Box and we are going to put the new box in a different cupboard :D

The technical bit is.... we need to build the new box first and make sure the lid fits :D

Ahhh, now i'm totally confused :blush:........Is it the cupboard where Harry Potter lives? :d:

[Armanaleg]

We have to configure the new server with all the required software and security ready to accept the DIBB site. Once this is completed then we have to transfer all the files and databases from the current server to the new server. After this has been completed we then have to soak test the new server for a period of time to iron out any problems. Then once we are happy we then have to close the current server and update the databases on the new server with all the latest posts, threads and PM's etc.

We will try and keep any disruption to a minimum and keep you informed.

ok, is this better?

Box that holds all your posts is going to be changed for a new bigger Box and we are going to put the new box in a different cupboard :D

The technical bit is.... we need to build the new box first and make sure the lid fits :D


Now you're confusing me. :erm:

What colour will this box be, will it be cardboard or metal and just how big will it be????

I thought the first explanation made a lot of sense. ;)

Good luck though, lets hope it all goes smoothly.

[Sue]

Phew thank goodness I'm planning on having a life over the weekend!

[annie-lisa]

ok, is this better?

Box that holds all your posts is going to be changed for a new bigger Box and we are going to put the new box in a different cupboard :D

The technical bit is.... we need to build the new box first and make sure the lid fits :D


:pgig::pgig::pgig:
dh is an electronics engineer and his hobby is collecting old valve radios and t,v's i spend half my life wondering what he's on about and the other visiting that dreaded collection at cypress gardens. i wish he could explain things in noddy lanuage like this! sorry should have added hope all goes well.

[parris]

Good luck with it..hope all goes as smoothly as possible :thumbs-up You mention you are going to update the databases on the new server with all the latest posts, threads and PM's etc.

Will we lose any older threads, posts or pms?

[Heather1957]

I'm going to sound very selfish (and sad) but while I understand why this has to be done, I am hoping it doesn't happen during tonight's BB!! :blush:

[Vabeth]

ok, is this better?

Box that holds all your posts is going to be changed for a new bigger Box and we are going to put the new box in a different cupboard :D

The technical bit is.... we need to build the new box first and make sure the lid fits :D

Now why didn't you say that in the first place? ;) :pgig:
Hope it all goes smoothly for you! :thumbs-up

[BEC]

ok, is this better?

Box that holds all your posts is going to be changed for a new bigger Box and we are going to put the new box in a different cupboard :D

The technical bit is.... we need to build the new box first and make sure the lid fits :D

:pgig::pgig::pgig::pgig:

[GeriO]

Thanks Stu for the idiots guide - glad I am going off to London on Sunday as my dodgy internet connection drives me mad enough when it interferes with my dibbing without bigger boxes getting in on the act:d:.

ps think you do a great job:thumbs-up

[grumpys wife]

Stu, never let it be said that I don't help you

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t286/grumpyswife_photos/BoxesCARDBOARD.jpg

take your pick;)

[WTP]

:pgig::pgig::pgig:You lot crack me up:pgig::pgig::pgig:
Hope everything goes well and that we are all up and running so that I can say bye bye to everyone in 21 days:spin::spin::spin:

[saranotts]

ok, is this better?

Box that holds all your posts is going to be changed for a new bigger Box and we are going to put the new box in a different cupboard :D

The technical bit is.... we need to build the new box first and make sure the lid fits :D

Ahhhhh much better, even I understand that! Am feeling a bit scared though, as I fear that if you are off too long I will start to get the shakes!

Good luck, oh and don't make any school boy errors like not putting a handle on the lid!!

[Stu]

Stu, never let it be said that I don't help you

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t286/grumpyswife_photos/BoxesCARDBOARD.jpg

take your pick;)

Unfortunately they are the wrong colour, but thanks for thinking about us :D