ATTENTION: CF will be upgrading hardware and changing datacenters...

[Erwin]

Due to recent downtime and slow speeds, I'm planning to change ALL our server hardware from Dual Xeons to Dual/Dual Core Opterons and move to a different data center.

This should happen over the next couple of weeks.

This will also DOUBLE our running costs so I want to thank all the Site Supporters for their continuing financial support.

I'll keep people posted.

 

[bumblebee62331]

Does that mean CF will be down again?

 

[mikeyp]

probably... but hey, it's all for the better right?

 

[EvAnglican]

It shouldn't take too long to move the files over - half a day, perhaps?

 

[Renuka]

will our pets be safe???

 

[bumblebee62331]

probably... but hey, it's all for the better right?

I guess.....

Withdrawal....

 

[Timothy]

It shouldn't take too long to move the files over - half a day, perhaps?

Ummm... if I don't much miss my guess it will take a lot longer than that. I've transferred forums about a few million posts less than CF, and it took me about 12 hours. I bet this place is massive! My guess we'll see 3-4 days of downtime over the transfer.

 

[tapero]

Oh no, please don't say 3 to four days, but i'm sure you wouldknow since you've done it before. I'm sorry that it has to cost so much too.

Erwin, can yougive us a warning date asyou approach closer? Thanks, ganaan

 

[Erwin]

Downtime should be in the range of a few hours or less (I hope). I'll be doing it in stages.

I'm negotiating with a new datacenter at the moment, but it looks like our costs will almost exactly double when we move - all servers will be based on Dual Opteron Dual Core, with 4 Gb RAM, SATA Raptors with RAID 0, and 1000Mb uplink in a private network also with 1000Mb between.

Nice.........

Not cheap, but nice.........

The ads and subscriptions plans will not cover the monthly costs, so I may have to think of some ways of raising more funds... possibly increasing subscription plans here on CF, or some other means. I am loathed to add more ads.

 

[eladoni]

Well, you gotta do what ya gotta do... how much faster is it going to make it?

 

[tapero]

Dear Erwin, You are so precious. Do you know how many people come to Christ through this site. It is awesome. I'm so sorry it will cost double, and I pray for more ways to increase revenue. I just want to thank you for everything you've done for us through Christ. Thank you for the moderators and the whole thing.

God bless, Tapero

Downtime should be in the range of a few hours or less (I hope). I'll be doing it in stages.

I'm negotiating with a new datacenter at the moment, but it looks like our costs will almost exactly double when we move - all servers will be based on Dual Opteron Dual Core, with 4 Gb RAM, SATA Raptors with RAID 0, and 1000Mb uplink in a private network also with 1000Mb between.

Nice.........

Not cheap, but nice.........

The ads and subscriptions plans will not cover the monthly costs, so I may have to think of some ways of raising more funds... possibly increasing subscription plans here on CF, or some other means. I am loathed to add more ads.

 

[Victory of the Cross]

Erwin why don't you try deleting the very old threads and unused accounts, (like from 2003 and back) won't that reduce the server demands

 

[snoochface]

Thanks for keeping us posted, Erwin.

 

[Mayflower1]

Well, maybe you can do a fundraising thing!!! CF car wash or something. If there was an address to send donations to, then it might be easier, I don't know. Just thinking... I will pray for you though. I really like what you have here.

 

[WalksWithChrist]

Downtime should be in the range of a few hours or less (I hope). I'll be doing it in stages.

I'm negotiating with a new datacenter at the moment, but it looks like our costs will almost exactly double when we move - all servers will be based on Dual Opteron Dual Core, with 4 Gb RAM, SATA Raptors with RAID 0, and 1000Mb uplink in a private network also with 1000Mb between.

Nice.........

Not cheap, but nice.........

The ads and subscriptions plans will not cover the monthly costs, so I may have to think of some ways of raising more funds... possibly increasing subscription plans here on CF, or some other means. I am loathed to add more ads.

Sweeeet!!!! Dual core baby! *drool* I hope all the upgrades will make CF nice and zippy. Hopefully you can find a buyer for the old equipment.

 

[PorcelainHeart]

I don't understand what most this thread is about exept a new server

 

[WalksWithChrist]

I don't understand what most this thread is about exept a new server

Hopefully...a new server will equal a faster, less buggy CF.

 

[Bradford]

I don't understand what most this thread is about exept a new server

If you're not computer literate... it doesn't mean anything beyond that.

Dual-core opterons... they're alright. Too bad it couldn't be waited on for a few months for the Quad-core Conroe chips to come out, those things are going to be so nice...

 

[woman.at.the.well]

For keeping us up to date and running smoothly! Bless you brother.

 

[WalksWithChrist]

If you're not computer literate... it doesn't mean anything beyond that.

Dual-core opterons... they're alright. Too bad it couldn't be waited on for a few months for the Quad-core Conroe chips to come out, those things are going to be so nice...

Or one of these:
http://www.apple.com/xserve/raid/
Big $$!!! Cha ching.