Hello everyone! We'll be taking the site offline in approximately 2 hours (4:30 pm subeta time) to migrate our database to our secondary database server, in preparation for some improvements to the main database server that will be taking place later this evening. Estimated downtime (barring any interference from that pesky Murphy and his Law) is around 15-20 minutes.
Rather than wait until tonight (which would push the upgrade back until tomorrow sometime) I decided to do it now, before 5pm when people start getting off work. I'm hoping this time won't be any more inconvenient than midnight - correct me if I'm wrong!
The actual upgrade is rather esoteric - we're moving our operating system install on the server from one drive to another. This will free up a lot of space on the "fast" drive that our database files are stored on. The recent downtime was caused by this "fast" drive filling up completely, thus, more space will make it easier for us to catch it nearly full and fix the problem before it overflows.
As always, thanks for your patience and understanding.
Rather than wait until tonight (which would push the upgrade back until tomorrow sometime) I decided to do it now, before 5pm when people start getting off work. I'm hoping this time won't be any more inconvenient than midnight - correct me if I'm wrong!
The actual upgrade is rather esoteric - we're moving our operating system install on the server from one drive to another. This will free up a lot of space on the "fast" drive that our database files are stored on. The recent downtime was caused by this "fast" drive filling up completely, thus, more space will make it easier for us to catch it nearly full and fix the problem before it overflows.
As always, thanks for your patience and understanding.
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Fraggle
Since we were KIND of asked.... 5pm downtime isn't too bad. That's when I'm getting off work. (I access a LOT from work) (hehe), then some when I get home. But I'm never on at midnight unless it were a Saturday or something.
It's very awesome that you take users into consideration!
Thanks!
It's very awesome that you take users into consideration!
Thanks!
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ilu, alx. <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_grin.gif" border="0" />
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SunKissed_HoneyDew
It was better it was down earlier rather than later. I usually stay up late and come on Subeta and then sometimes its down. 3-9pm would be a bad time to take it down for me but Im not sure about other time zones and other people <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" />
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anthony57
keep upthe great work you guys are doing and for letting us know in advance not like other sites<img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" />
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Childstar
How cool is that, you care about us people who work, and understand that subie is our downtime de-stresser!, and sometimes we just NEED to come home to it, I am so impressed!! <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_grin.gif" border="0" /> Thank you for thinking of us.
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Glad it happened while I was at work so I didn't miss anything. It did happen, it's over now, right?... <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" />
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AcaciaKumori
ColdDragon: Definitely gotta be a record. O_O lol
Fast downtimes are amazing, Keith. OwO
Fast downtimes are amazing, Keith. OwO
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ColdDragon
I love a fast downtime. Other people seem to like it too. 127788 online. That's got to be a record <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_wink.gif" border="0" />
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TheCryptKeeper
Thanks for taking the time to let us know what is happening.
We really appreciate it <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" />
We really appreciate it <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" />
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Rarre
that was fast. <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" />
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Diana
Wow! That was fast! <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" />
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Coco
yay! that wasn't bad at all. Nice to have it come back when it says it's going to come back. <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_wink.gif" border="0" />
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thanks for letting us know <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_grin.gif" border="0" /> maybe ill actually do some reading tonight!
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Diwata
LOL. Well, now I know that much won't go on while I'm at isney tonight. Rain, rain, go away. Thanks alx!
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Extract
Great. thanks for letting us know <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" />
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Bagheera23608
So by what I am reading - no glitch fixes? Just better speed? Thanks for the heads up at any rate tho!
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thanks for telling us. hopefully that will fix our inboxes for sMail
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Coco
This will be much better than midnight because then perhaps the cron won't have resetting problems. Thank you, as always, for the wonderful update. <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" />
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bonbon224
Great timing! I'll be leaving for work then. <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" /> I'm more down for it being down now, than midnight. We always seem to get gypped with our quests if you take it down and midnight. Thanks for the heads up!!
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Nooo T_T
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Naughty
*tosses another word @ Cardale!* Arcane it is in the same genre as esoteric! Peace <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_rainbow.gif" border="0" /> May the upgrades go well...
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Rarre
well, thanks for telling us <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" />
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Thank goodness
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Forgiveness_526
Thank you for being a good person and letting us know what's going on <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" />
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Mieke
Thanks a lot for telling us <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" />
And, I'd MUCH rather have it be now than at midnight, so that the quests don't get reset :K
And, I'd MUCH rather have it be now than at midnight, so that the quests don't get reset :K
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Naughty
Cardale esoteric means that with is understood by the initiated few, its the opposite of exoteric which means easily understood by the average lay person! <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" /> FYI
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Peroxide
Yay for site updates <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" /> And me getting some more time to play Phoenix Wright <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" />
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Thanks for telling me. I don't really mind the time. I'll be asleep so it's al very good but I think I could get by 15-20 minutes without Subeta.
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Well either at midnight or at five it doesn't matter to me.
I won't be here today at five nor will I be on at midnight.
I won't be here today at five nor will I be on at midnight.
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feral
I adore how you treat us like people, not just people who provide you with money. It makes me so much happier every day I'm here.
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Iason567
Thanks for the update! <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_grin.gif" border="0" />
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Seerow
Thanks for informing us <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_grin.gif" border="0" />
Out of curiosity, will this change speed the site up any? Its been rather laggy for the past few days.
Out of curiosity, will this change speed the site up any? Its been rather laggy for the past few days.
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thanks alx! now i finally get a chance to read my summer novel hehe <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" />
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BULLET
Remember guys. Alx for president! <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" />
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Delicacy
Thanks for letting us know. <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_happy.gif" border="0" />
While I much rather it be midnight, you doing it in 2 hours might actually force me to do some work. <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_raspberry.gif" border="0" /> I AM at work afterall right now. <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_happy_sweatdrop.gif" border="0" /> Hehe.
At any rate, no worries. Whatever is best for Subeta. <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" />
While I much rather it be midnight, you doing it in 2 hours might actually force me to do some work. <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_raspberry.gif" border="0" /> I AM at work afterall right now. <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_happy_sweatdrop.gif" border="0" /> Hehe.
At any rate, no worries. Whatever is best for Subeta. <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" />
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lull
yes thank you Alx *hugs* all these updates are very reassuring <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_happy.gif" border="0" />
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Kat77
Thanks for warning us, i for one really appreciate you telling us when and *hopefully* for how long! <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" />
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Anica-Starbell
Thanks for letting us all know. I guess this will give me time to do that project I've been procrastinating about XD
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lol at the Murphy's law part XD What can go wrong, will go wrong!
Let's just hope Murphy's law doesn't apply to the subeta servers <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_wink.gif" border="0" />
Let's just hope Murphy's law doesn't apply to the subeta servers <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_wink.gif" border="0" />
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Schwarzflug
Thanks for the 'warning'. <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" />
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alcazar
hehehe it's 7:30pm here in England, but never mind.
Thanks for letting us know whats happening, we all understand your doing your best, which by the way is exellent!
Thanks for letting us know whats happening, we all understand your doing your best, which by the way is exellent!
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I love you, <a href="/users/alx" id="userinfo_alx_1"><img src="http://images.subeta.net/icons/staff.gif" border="0">alx</a><script type="text/javascript">toolTip('userinfo_alx_1', '<center><img src="http://images.subeta.net/avatars/bra/slifrichus.png"><br /><img src="http://images.subeta.net/icons/staff.gif"><strong>alx</strong><br />Administrator<br /><strong>Name</strong>: Alex Rickabaugh<br /><strong>Posts:</strong>: 10<br /><br /><img src="http://images.subeta.net/medals/trophy_restock.gif" border="0" style="width: 25px; height: 25px" /><br />', 'User Information');</script>, because you actually <i>care</i> about Subeta and tell us exactly what's going on. So helpful and it gives us all peace of mind. Thank you!
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thanks alx <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" />
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Thanks for keeping us informed.
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INDIividual
Thanks for telling us <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_happy.gif" border="0" />
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Baa
Thanks for letting us know. <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" />
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Pirate
Thanks for the info. <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" />
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Gem
I <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_heart.gif" border="0" /> you, <a href="/users/alx" id="userinfo_alx_1"><img src="http://images.subeta.net/icons/staff.gif" border="0">alx</a><script type="text/javascript">toolTip('userinfo_alx_1', '<center><img src="http://images.subeta.net/avatars/bra/slifrichus.png"><br /><img src="http://images.subeta.net/icons/staff.gif"><strong>alx</strong><br />Administrator<br /><strong>Name</strong>: Alex Rickabaugh<br /><strong>Posts:</strong>: 10<br /><br /><img src="http://images.subeta.net/medals/trophy_restock.gif" border="0" style="width: 25px; height: 25px" /><br />', 'User Information');</script>. Thanks for the info. <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_grin.gif" border="0" />
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Viking
As always, thanks for telling us! <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" />
And it's great that you always give us enough time to prepare for the 'downtime'. <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" />
And it's great that you always give us enough time to prepare for the 'downtime'. <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" />
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Bliss
Ahh. Time doesn't matter to me either way <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" /> It'll by pass me ;D
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