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Old 16-02-2011, 06:55 PM   #1
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Good evening

At long last, we are approaching the migration of AFF to the new server that has been undergoing testing and development for some time now.

As a result of some unresolved issues we will be performing the migration in two stages: the first will migrate the current configuration to the new server with the upgraded 64 bit OS and the second stage will then migrate that data into vbulletin 3.8.6.

It is hoped that most of the work can be performed out of Australian hours but (as with all these things) we can only prepare as best we can for potential issues.

There will be no change to DNS settings as the new server will be changed to reflect the IP address of the current server at the point of migration.

Down-time is likely to be around 8-10 hours as a current copy of the database at migration time is copied across and we perform some final testing before going on-line.

Please keep an eye on this thread as the exact time for the migration is yet to be agreed with the ISP.

UPDATE 17/2/11
We have agreed with the ISP that we will take a copy of the database tonight for a final test. This copy will be installed on the new server along with a fresh build of CentOS 5.5 64 bit (the current version) to ensure there are no issues with the change from 5.4 which we have been testing on.

Once that testing is complete we will take this server off-line for a final database copy. Expect about 12 hours of notice.

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Old 16-02-2011, 07:00 PM   #2
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Will this new server have the old search function of 20+ pages or will you be sticking with 8?
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Old 16-02-2011, 07:03 PM   #3
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good luck with it all russ

what time are we looking at it to go off line from or is that an unknown thing

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Old 16-02-2011, 07:13 PM   #4
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Yes, good luck with this one Russ - major stress...
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Mmmm great news, thread subscribed.
Can I propose a viking funeral for the old server?
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Old 16-02-2011, 07:17 PM   #6
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Great to hear that you're at a point where you're comfortable to migrate AFF.

What are we gonna do with no AFF for 8-10 hours :O
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Old 16-02-2011, 07:27 PM   #9
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Old 16-02-2011, 07:28 PM   #10
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I've been involved in a couple of forum upgrades and Russell is going to be like the proverbial duck while the transfers take place.

Nice and serene on top of the water, but he is going to be paddlin' like hell underneath.

Hope it all goes smooth for the Admins
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Old 16-02-2011, 07:28 PM   #11
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I personally didn't mind the shorter search , ie 8 pages. made surfing AFF a little quicker..lol, I know I'm lazy.
Good luck with it guy's.
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What are we gonna do with no AFF for 8-10 hours :O
We could all wash and detail our cars inside and out!

God knows mine needs it.

Or we could all spam facebook instead? :P
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Old 16-02-2011, 08:01 PM   #13
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So does this mean AFF wont run like **** anymore?
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Well done guys. Good luck with it all !
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I'll just have the usual withdrawels. No AFF patches yet?
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great to hear... im sure that school will take that 8-10 hours of my life anyway.. and i have a garden to build from scratch anyway..
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lets hope its not when im at school and have study
good luck with the move, hopefully its smoothe for yous!
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Hi. Good luck with the changeover Russ and I know that everyone in download land will be keeping their fingers crossed for you. Cheers MD
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i just clicked on the link under the banner thinking "SPAM!!", just to find it was this thread..

nice artistic skills Russ!
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Old 16-02-2011, 09:47 PM   #24
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Is the new server based in the US, or in Oz?
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Fingers crossed for a stress free migration that goes well.
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Great news! Hope there will be no issues during the migration.

Your work is very much appreciated Russ.
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/me opens up a stack of long threads in tabs to keep me going...
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too bad when you have to go to the next page........... :P
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That's what autopager is for... preloads all the pages for me
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Damn... Looks like I will have to do some work... Hopefully we get enough notice so I can take Annual leave for the day!
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