pcformat.co.za is moving

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Post by Cameron_Losco »

Hi all

This is just a quick one to let you all know that we are moving servers. I'll begin the move tomorrow (Thursday) at about 5pm to avoid inconveniencing you. There will be some down time but we should be live again by 7pm dependant on all going well and DNS propagation (which can take a few hours).

Thanks for your support!
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Post by neon_chameleon »

Yay new servers, yay! :)

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And what would this all entail? The new servers i mean?
http://www.transcendit.co.za/

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Obituary wrote:And what would this all entail? The new servers i mean?
Think ofr youreself mate :P

new server can entail better stability, which is probly the most important if u host a forum the size of PCF on it,
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My bad, i wasn't thinkin when i read the thread... I was thinking along the lines of changes to the site :?
http://www.transcendit.co.za/

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Obituary wrote:My bad, i wasn't thinkin when i read the thread... I was thinking along the lines of changes to the site :?
:lol: it happens
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Yea i guess it does :D
http://www.transcendit.co.za/

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Arent we going to get a new phpBB version as well? :P
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hw abt more storage so we store files locally
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PsyCLown wrote:Arent we going to get a new phpBB version as well? :P
phpBB 3, while stable enough to run in a live environment, is still in the Release Candidate phase. While I'm comfortable enough to run it live on two of my forums, I don't think that Cameron is. :wink:
skunkymunkey wrote:hw abt more storage so we store files locally
phpBB 3 lets you attach files to posts (assuming that Cameron will allow this), so you'll have to wait a little bit longer. He's not upgrading the forum, all he's doing is putting the forum on a new box. :P
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I guess I can live without this site for a few hours. But make sure it is ONLY a few hours - or I will start getting withdrawl :lol: and that is not a pretty sight :wink:
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po10cy wrote:yeah...i mean i can imagine the hairballs a kitty getting withdrawls produces haha
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Re: pcformat.co.za is moving

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Cameron_Losco wrote:Hi all

This is just a quick one to let you all know that we are moving servers. I'll begin the move tomorrow (Thursday) at about 5pm to avoid inconveniencing you. There will be some down time but we should be live again by 7pm dependant on all going well and DNS propagation (which can take a few hours).

Thanks for your support!
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What are the new server's specs?
Desktop - Intel Q6600 @ 3Ghz (Can Go Up To 3.618Ghz), P5Q Deluxe, 4GB DDR2 1066 5-5-5-15, ATI 4870 1GB 775\1000, 2x 750 GB 32MB Cashe HDDs RAID0, Antec Nine Hundred, 750W PSU, GDM-FW900 (2304 x 1440).

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Post by Cameron_Losco »

Might have to hold the move for a little bit, some updates are being done on the server. Will keep you guys in the loop.
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Let me know if you need any help with the move.
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Post by Cameron_Losco »

Will do. It's nothing hectic, just some stuff need to be installed for one of our sister sites.
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Post by Cameron_Losco »

Nope, not going to happen tonight. Having a few issues so the move will have to happen tomorrow.
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is there anything wrong with the site currently. I can't seems to make a new topic.
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Post by Cameron_Losco »

Nope, I havent changed anything. I'll move the site this afternoon at about 3 but it should be pretty quick.
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Woohoo, yay!
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Move done! Let me know if you experience any problems.
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