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Forum News => Forum Status and Maintenance => Topic started by: GeekMaster on October 29, 2014, 09:03:54 AM

Title: Server Operating System Upgrade
Post by: GeekMaster on October 29, 2014, 09:03:54 AM
Newer OS version is available.  Actually, it has been for a while.

The upgrade would erase ALL data!  This would necessitate backing up everything and restoring after the update.
Also, the server would be unavailable for a period of time.  Could be hours or days.

Downsides?  Oh yeah.  Murphy tells us that the forum could be forever useless once that is done and we would have to start it up again from scratch.  On the other hand, not upgrading could eventually bite us.

So...  The options:

1) If it ain't broke, don't fix it.
2) Do the upgrade and hope for the best.
3) If the upgrade breaks the forum.
     A) Re-install and start from scratch.
     B) It was good while it lasted.  See you around.
Title: Re: Server Operating System Upgrade
Post by: Unidentified Flying Urchin on October 29, 2014, 09:11:29 AM
I say 2 followed by 3A. I appreciate the time and effort, whatever you decide.
Title: Re: Server Operating System Upgrade
Post by: witchypoo on October 29, 2014, 09:13:03 AM
2
Title: Re: Server Operating System Upgrade
Post by: MiniDriver on October 29, 2014, 09:18:42 AM
Whatever you decide, I'm fine with.  I'm very grateful that you've provided this space for us. 
Title: Re: Server Operating System Upgrade
Post by: SandraDee on October 29, 2014, 09:23:03 AM
 :panic:
Title: Re: Server Operating System Upgrade
Post by: Dagstag v 2.0 on October 29, 2014, 09:24:40 AM
What is this, Monday?  >:(

I say 2 followed by 3A. I appreciate the time and effort, whatever you decide.

^ What this brilliant young man says.
Title: Re: Server Operating System Upgrade
Post by: caribougrrl on October 29, 2014, 09:29:36 AM
I say 2 followed by 3A. I appreciate the time and effort, whatever you decide.

this is my instinct, but I am a luddite

I want to know what GeekMaster's instinct is.
Title: Re: Server Operating System Upgrade
Post by: sweetie darling on October 29, 2014, 09:29:59 AM
:panic:


 :D
Title: Re: Server Operating System Upgrade
Post by: seattlegirl on October 29, 2014, 10:17:03 AM
I trust your judgement, GeekMaster.
Title: Re: Server Operating System Upgrade
Post by: i am party on October 29, 2014, 11:48:01 AM
I say 2 followed by 3A. I appreciate the time and effort, whatever you decide.

1

Title: Re: Server Operating System Upgrade
Post by: badger on October 29, 2014, 12:29:59 PM
I trust your judgement, GeekMaster.

This.
Title: Re: Server Operating System Upgrade
Post by: ihop on October 29, 2014, 03:11:31 PM
This.

1.
Title: Re: Server Operating System Upgrade
Post by: redkitty on October 29, 2014, 04:29:22 PM
I say 2 followed by 3A. I appreciate the time and effort, whatever you decide.

1!
Title: Re: Server Operating System Upgrade
Post by: Beer Gut on October 29, 2014, 05:56:57 PM
I'm with the 2, 3A crowd.
Title: Re: Server Operating System Upgrade
Post by: Natasha on October 29, 2014, 06:49:20 PM
1



So are you saying 1=you agree, or voting for option 1
Title: Re: Server Operating System Upgrade
Post by: Gingerbread on October 29, 2014, 08:04:29 PM
I think Mr. Party agrees with the quoted statement.  I also agree.:D
Title: Re: Server Operating System Upgrade
Post by: diablita on October 29, 2014, 09:12:36 PM
I think Mr. Party agrees with the quoted statement.  I also agree.:D

I'm with the Gingery one. 
Title: Re: Server Operating System Upgrade
Post by: Gingerbread on October 29, 2014, 10:32:07 PM
Ginger high five!!(it's better 'cause it's soulless)
Title: Re: Server Operating System Upgrade
Post by: Ileneforward on October 30, 2014, 11:22:30 AM
I say 2

If it all goes away and we have to start back from scratch.....it was probably God's will!!   :lambie:
Title: Re: Server Operating System Upgrade
Post by: nadra's babydaddy on October 30, 2014, 11:12:36 PM
Depends on the magnitude of 'eventually bite us.'

At any rate - 3B!  >:(

Title: Re: Server Operating System Upgrade
Post by: i am party on October 31, 2014, 03:49:53 PM
Is the member map broken?
Title: Re: Server Operating System Upgrade
Post by: Handsome Jack on October 31, 2014, 09:18:51 PM
Do the needful.
Title: Re: Server Operating System Upgrade
Post by: Carson on November 03, 2014, 01:40:21 PM
3B.

I haven't had any interest in Yammering for years and my participation in Running has waned as well.

Thanks for all your efforts. Having run several on-line communities in the past, I fully understand how much effort goes into it and how excruciating a process it is when making the decision about whether to continue or not.
Title: Re: Server Operating System Upgrade
Post by: Belgian Lace on November 04, 2014, 08:47:47 AM
3A
Title: Re: Server Operating System Upgrade
Post by: Mrtambourineman on November 04, 2014, 06:17:00 PM
I say 2 followed by 3A. I appreciate the time and effort, whatever you decide.

This one. 
Title: Re: Server Operating System Upgrade
Post by: Enigma's Rotting Ovaries on November 06, 2014, 08:47:48 AM
2 or 3A please.  :bouquet:

If it turns into 3B, can I move in with you and Sue? 
Title: Re: Server Operating System Upgrade
Post by: GeekMaster on November 12, 2014, 10:08:17 AM
The announcement has been made that the upgrade will commence this Friday evening (erroneously saying 10/14 instead of 11/14).

Tentative upgrade plan:
1. Place CH in maintenance mode.
2. Backup Database
3. Backup all other CH data and pages.  This is a complete copy of the forum directories.
4. Request OS upgrade from web server provider.
5. Wait...
6. Wait...
7. Restore the forum directories.
8. Restore database.
9. Test.  :fingers:
10. Place forum back on-line.
Title: Re: Server Operating System Upgrade
Post by: caribougrrl on November 12, 2014, 10:10:49 AM
The announcement has been made that the upgrade will commence this Friday evening (erroneously saying 10/14 instead of 11/14).

Tentative upgrade plan:
1. Place CH in maintenance mode.
2. Backup Database
3. Backup all other CH data and pages.  This is a complete copy of the forum directories.
4. Request OS upgrade from web server provider.
5. Wait...
6. Wait...
7. Restore the forum directories.
8. Restore database.
9. Test.  :fingers:
10. Place forum back on-line.


 :fingers:

thank you for shepherding us!
Title: Re: Server Operating System Upgrade
Post by: oblio on November 14, 2014, 10:00:19 PM
I'd be willing to host if 3B were the plan, but I don't know how anyone would find it (or I, them).
Title: Re: Server Operating System Upgrade
Post by: caribougrrl on November 15, 2014, 02:47:30 PM
we're back!

thank you, GeekMaster  :heartbeat: