Hi all! Hope you had a fantastic Pete day.



We will be taking Subeta offline for a brief period around 12 midnight, Subeta time (that's in approximately 2 hours) to complete the repairs on our database system. Estimated downtime (though that crafty Murphy has blown our estimates out of the water lately) is no more than 20 minutes, and probably a lot shorter.



What's happening: Last night sometime, several things happened: we identified a configuration problem with our main database server, which was making Subeta exceptionally slow and unstable. We also became aware of a hardware problem with both of our database servers: a particular component was inadequate and needed upgrading. Last night we moved the site to our secondary database server (fixing the config issue which fixed the site's stability and speeds) while the primary server's hardware was upgraded.



Earlier today, we moved the site back to the newly improved primary server so that our secondary server could be upgraded as well. Now that that's complete, we need to take the site down briefly while we synchronize the two servers. Once this is done, our secondary server will become a mirror of the main server, so if anything happens we can immediately switch to the backup without extensive downtime (like we switched to it last night.)



As always, thanks for your patience and support, and wish us luck!
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Posted by alx

Load this on 🆕 Kumos site
the info is greatly appreciated however Subeta is still running agonizingly slowly for me <img src="http://www.subeta.ws:8080/images/smilies/6398_emoticon_sad.gif" border="0" />
Thanks for informing us. XD Good luck, you guys!
Thanks for keeping us updated. I'm glad that we're FINALLY getting proper information updates. =]=] Appreciated.
Thank you! -late wishing- Good luck!
I understood .....some of that lol
But the updates are appreciated.
Thanks for all ya'all do! <img src="http://www.subeta.ws:8080/images/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" />
Thank you for all your hard woek and for keeping us updated <img src="http://www.subeta.ws:8080/images/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" />
Thanks alx! Aww, no Subeta for 20 minutes thanks for the the warning i can get my stuff done quicker.yep this is fast cant keep up with tiles lol....
I missed it, but Subeta's going a lot faster from what I can tell <3.
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MUCH MUCH MUCH faster! Thank you!
Yay, it's going a lot faster now ~ ^^
You guys are getting as quick with the news as CNN. Big Hi-5!!!
Thankyou for update and I wish you all the luck in the world (hugs)
You guys sure work awful hard behind the scenes. I hope you know how much we all appreciate it. I know for some people this is just a game. Then there are those few, I suppose, who are a bit more serious about Subeta and whine and complain a bit. But for a lot of us - me included - Subeta is an escape, a place where we can go to have some lighthearted fun and escape form everyday life. So, anyway, thanky ou for working so hard to make this place stay here and to make it enjoyable and to give us our "happy place". <img src="http://www.subeta.ws:8080/images/smilies/6398_emoticon_grin.gif" border="0" />
Ty very much for being fast and reseting the cron.
That was fast! Thanks for all the good work!
Great job keeping to schedule! Thanks, guys!
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thank you on all the heads up....and WoW...super fast !!! :-)
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Nice- Goodwork KEITH
Now THAT's what I call downtime!!
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wow, fast!
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Thanks for the Heads Up!
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good luck, i don't really understand about irc unfortunately but i'll def keep checking the site lol
thanks for the heads up on whats going on. good luck.
Wow, it's so nice to have an explanation. Thank you so much!
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So once again the staff conquered evil downtime and errors....good job guys.
Thanks Staff! Keep up the awesome work on this site - it's getting to be amazing here! =D
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This IS the best site on the web and one that TRULY cares about all his players. Good luck staff and continued success and growth for SB always.
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Thank you for letting us now and I wish you all the luck in the world!
Good luck, good luck!!! ♥
Cool.. thank you for the heads up!
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Im glad you guys made a annoucement of it =] Although i couldent of picked i worse month to buy a gold account =_= I only have a few days let too =[ Well atleast the site is gonna be fixed
Gem
Good luck! Thanks for such a detailed update. <img src="http://www.subeta.ws:8080/images/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" />
Thanks For The Update!! <img src="http://www.subeta.ws:8080/images/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" /> Keep Up With The Great Work Subeta!! <img src="http://www.subeta.ws:8080/images/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" />
Ora
Awesome :3 So glad things are working out.
Thanks, alx! It's great to know about this stuff in advance; makes it much less frustrating because it's not out of nowhere. <img src="http://www.subeta.ws:8080/images/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" />
Thanks much for that, alx. You guys have been great about getting the cron back on the days the sites gone down in the recent past as well. I just know your busy tonight with all this. ^^
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yeyy
thanks for updating us on the info <3
alx STAFF
Buumon: Good point XD I'll make sure the crons get run afterwards.
I like how polite you are.
Alex - you did an absolutely awesome job explaining the downtime. I applaud you!
Alex, You still owe me 300 mil <img src="http://www.subeta.ws:8080/images/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" />

Thank you for keeping us updated, I love logging in to see things like this because it keeps us informed.

You deserve a cookie!
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thanks for the head's up <img src="http://www.subeta.ws:8080/images/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" />
Gotta say, this was my first week on the site and even with the downtime and lag, it's been so much more awesome than the site I've been on for years <img src="http://www.subeta.ws:8080/images/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" /> (neo) Good luck!!
Sounds like a good plan! dramatic anime-esque two thumbs up
Thanks so much for the downtime update. At least I won't be questing before it goes down. But my question is this.... will the site be any faster once all this is done? Because it's still pretty laggy now.
Yay for updates & Hard work! <img src="http://www.subeta.ws:8080/images/smilies/6398_emoticon_heart.gif" border="0" />
Good luck, but Right at midnight, Oy. I'm glad your doing this, but I wish you'd do it at 12.30 <img src="http://www.subeta.ws:8080/images/smilies/6398_emoticon_raspberry.gif" border="0" /> Oh well. If you would be kind enough to make sure the quests are reset when your done please? ^___^ We do so love our quests. Wizard Tokens are a must in this day and time. Thanks. ^^
Wishing you luck would leave things up to chance. You guys are better than that. I wish you success. That way things are firmly in your capable hands. I have every confidence that things will go well. Believe in yourselves; I believe in you!
Thank you, Alx. Always appreciate the updates. <img src="http://www.subeta.ws:8080/images/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" />
Luck wished..
:X
Thanks for informing us!
Good luck! ^^
Just bumping <a href="/users/tasogare" id="userinfo_tasogare_1"><img src="http://www.subeta.ws:8080/images/icons/user.gif" border="0">tasogare</a><script type="text/javascript">toolTip('userinfo_tasogare_1', '<center><img src="http://www.subeta.ws:8080/images/avatars/nut/drosluveuu.png"><br /><img src="http://www.subeta.ws:8080/images/icons/user.gif"><strong>tasogare</strong><br />Member<br /><strong>Name</strong>: Anna<br /><strong>Posts:</strong>: 130<br /><br /><img src="http://www.subeta.ws:8080/images/medals/trophy_restock.gif" border="0" style="width: 25px; height: 25px" /><img src="http://www.subeta.ws:8080/images/medals/trophy_bubble_consecutive.gif" border="0" style="width: 25px; height: 25px" /><img src="http://www.subeta.ws:8080/images/medals/medal_trapped_bronze.gif" border="0" style="width: 25px; height: 25px" /><img src="http://www.subeta.ws:8080/images/medals/medal_trapped_gold.gif" border="0" style="width: 25px; height: 25px" /><br /><img src="http://www.subeta.ws:8080/images/medals/trophy_cards_bronze.gif" border="0" style="width: 25px; height: 25px" /><img src="http://www.subeta.ws:8080/images/medals/trophy_polar.gif" border="0" style="width: 25px; height: 25px" /><img src="http://www.subeta.ws:8080/images/medals/rswar_phoenix.gif" border="0" style="width: 25px; height: 25px" /><img src="http://www.subeta.ws:8080/images/medals/plushie_crystal.gif" border="0" style="width: 25px; height: 25px" /><br /><img src="http://www.subeta.ws:8080/images/medals/beanbag_crystal.gif" border="0" style="width: 25px; height: 25px" /><br />', 'User Information');</script>'s request for an update on the .org situation. If the details are confidential, I think we'd all still appreciate a heads-up that progress is being made.
Thank you for the warning and good luck!!
Thanks for letting us know! Good luck!
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Thanks for the update & info Alex...will check back later and send the Staff much luck in the meantime. <img src="http://www.subeta.ws:8080/images/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" />
Thank you for the update. I love when you guys keep us informed. ^^
thanks for letting us know. Always nice to have some idea of what's going on <img src="http://www.subeta.ws:8080/images/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" />
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Good Luck guys 8D
Alx we need to have a talk here ahem evil stare
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Thanks for letting us know.
Good luck! <img src="http://www.subeta.ws:8080/images/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" />
Fantastic! I love the update. I love the fact that we have a backup server! The site is improving by leaps and bounds! Thank you Subeta Staff!
Well at least i know what to expect if I get on around midnight and the site is down. Thanks for the heads up!!
All the girls wants to see a pic of Alx! <img src="http://www.subeta.ws:8080/images/smilies/6398_emoticon_heart.gif" border="0" />
Alx ilu. <333
THANK YOU for the warning =D That really helps when trying to work on commissions. I'll go save all my references super quick like now! Awesome sauce!
Thank you for all the good updates and for keeping us informed! =)
One would get to an IRC chat via google. yesyes.
Thanks for the heads up =)
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Really quick question how does one get into an IRC chat? I've got no clue if theres a program i would use or what
ALEX shhhhhhhhhhh
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Good luck, I love how subeta has these informative updates =D
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Thanks for watching out for us, guys! ...As soon as I have a job again, I'll spend my monies on youse!
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Thank you for the heads up about the down time. Just one question/idea - if you take the site down at exactly midnight the cron won't run? So if it is just after or the cron is reset by hand I know I would be a bit happier <img src="http://www.subeta.ws:8080/images/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" /> Great job lately on the updates.
wow, that sounds awesome _
alx STAFF
.ws until further notice <img src="http://www.subeta.ws:8080/images/smilies/6398_emoticon_wink.gif" border="0" />
In short form...
Naw lol i'm just kidding x]
Thanks for the update and explanation :]
Ah, okay, thanks.

Question: should we still be using subeta.ws or is .org okay now? Just curious.
alx STAFF
I keep the IRC chat informed about what's going on during downtime, so if you join us at irc.rizon.net #subeta, you can hang out and find out how things are going during the 20 minutes <img src="http://www.subeta.ws:8080/images/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" />
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Thanks and Good Luck!
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good luck ;P
AeriaLure STAFF
Good luck <img src="http://www.subeta.ws:8080/images/smilies/6398_emoticon_heart.gif" border="0" /> Hope things turn out well <img src="http://www.subeta.ws:8080/images/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" />
Thanks so much for the update :3 I love this site so much more now...after the move and all <img src="http://www.subeta.ws:8080/images/smilies/6398_emoticon_wink.gif" border="0" />
Alx you need to stop putting a time limit on yourself <img src="http://www.subeta.ws:8080/images/smilies/6398_emoticon_raspberry.gif" border="0" /> It always jinxes you.
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Thank you for the heads up!
We really appreciate being kept informed!
Thank you for the update....any chance of fixing the problem with items going missing while your in there? I know I know....I was just hoping, crossing fingers and toes.
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Awesome.
Things just keep getting better and better. C:
Good luck! =^__^=
prepares a drink for everyone
Mm, thank you, Alx!
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Thanks for the heads up <img src="http://www.subeta.ws:8080/images/smilies/6398_emoticon_grin.gif" border="0" />
Good to know, thanks. <img src="http://www.subeta.ws:8080/images/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" />
Thank you for keeping us informed. <img src="http://www.subeta.ws:8080/images/smilies/6398_emoticon_grin.gif" border="0" /> But now I must find something to do for 20 minutes.
alx STAFF
gothicKITTYperson: it won't have any affect on site functionality. if you'd smail me details about the vending stuff, i'll see what i can do, though.
Thanks for keeping us updated.
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Hopefully only 20minutes- please- not longer-
Oh gosh, I hope this might fix the Vending stuff, or maybe I'm just getting my hopes a bit TOO high. xD
I think Alx's jinxed us by saying it's only going to be 20 minutes. -.-;
XP i dont think i can survive 8|
Thank you for the update!!! <img src="http://www.subeta.ws:8080/images/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" />
applauds for the explanation
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Thanks alx! Aww, no Subeta for 20 minutes?!? <img src="http://www.subeta.ws:8080/images/smilies/6398_emoticon_raspberry.gif" border="0" />

Xo

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