[ADMIN] Server migration

Post by **STrRedWolf** » Mon Jun 25, 2007 7:06 am

The server is in, unfortunately named Cecilia. Kisai and I will start setting up and transferring comics over to it starting late today (6pm EST at the earliest), so Butch may be slower than normal.

The forums should not be affected, save for us backing up the database to it, but even then it shouldn't take a hit.

The goal is to have it all done by next weekend, so we can hit the switch in DNS and give Butch a proper send-off.

This also means that comics may be off by a week... and that my webcomic (Stalag '99) may be on hiatus until after Anthrocon.

More details as we get things moving.

Jameslong · Post by **Jameslong** » Mon Jun 25, 2007 8:14 am

Thanks for the heads up, Wolf. Definitely good to be in the know on this stuff.

Whatupwidat · Post by **Whatupwidat** » Tue Jun 26, 2007 11:01 am

Any idea of how long it's all gonna take?

Jackhass · Post by **Jackhass** » Tue Jun 26, 2007 1:28 pm

Well looks like the sites are down again...but since they're down because you're doing something to hopefully keep them from going down so often in the future I'll refrain from bitching.

Chaoticcomics · Post by **Chaoticcomics** » Tue Jun 26, 2007 2:30 pm

Well, that's great that we have a new server.
Of course it has to be one of the 2 days that our comic updates and my favorite comic updates

But hey, it's not like the chunnel caught on fire, so all's well that ends well.

That guy · Post by **That guy** » Thu Jun 28, 2007 6:39 pm

Can't seem to log in to FTP - I assume that's because of the shift. Should I be logging in to a specific new server name now, or should I just wait?

-- Oh - I get an error message trying to log into ComicGen at all - I guess the CG wizards are working their magic as we speak?

Post by **STrRedWolf** » Fri Jun 29, 2007 3:05 pm

Just wait. As soon as the database is up and we get things tweaked right, we'll get the DNS switched over. We are very close -- Kisai's been setting up the backend systems.

You do not have to FTP to a different domain. Everything will be {comic-username}.comicgenesis.com as usual. If you're using a third party domain pointing to us, it'll be moved over too.

If you're using ftp.comicgenesis.com to upload, then go sit in a corner with a dunce hat on!

RadPal · Post by **RadPal** » Fri Jun 29, 2007 3:15 pm

I'm excited!

That guy · Post by **That guy** » Fri Jun 29, 2007 6:14 pm

Thanks! Everything does indeed seem to be connect-y now. Appreciate all the work you folks put in.

Post by **STrRedWolf** » Sun Jul 01, 2007 5:20 am

I've asked Nate to switch the DNS over.

To be clear, we generate the DNS data that Nate syncs over on a regular basis. This was being done on Butch. It is now being done on Cecilia.

Dr Neo Lao · Post by **Dr Neo Lao** » Sun Jul 01, 2007 6:34 am

So ... does this mean the new server is raring to go and is all set up, or that the new server is moving from alpha to beta release and everyone is now crossing their fingers that all the i's were dotted and the t's crossed?

Jameslong · Post by **Jameslong** » Sun Jul 01, 2007 6:48 am

and the o's umlauted.

Amicable_keith · Post by **Amicable_keith** » Sun Jul 01, 2007 11:21 pm

I just wanted to thank all of the admins for their diligence and efforts in eliminating the problem with the servers! I realize that you are not paid and that you are contributing because of your love of the comicgenesis community and dedication to all the aspiring webcomic authors out there. It has not gone without notice---especially from me!

Jackhass · Post by **Jackhass** » Sun Jul 01, 2007 11:27 pm

Hmmm, my comic updated. So is that it? The great server malaise of 2007 is (in theory) over?

Dr Neo Lao · Post by **Dr Neo Lao** » Mon Jul 02, 2007 2:29 am

NOOOOooooo!!!!! You jinxed it!!!

RadPal · Post by **RadPal** » Mon Jul 02, 2007 7:14 am

Jackhass!!

What? It's your name!

Claireinet · Post by **Claireinet** » Mon Jul 02, 2007 1:39 pm

Actually, I think *I* jinxed it.

The first time I updated my comic was the first time it all crashed! Pretty sure since then it's crashed after every time I update... so I tell my co-workers to check it, then it doesn't work.

Eh, that's what I get for picking Mondays.

Jameslong · Post by **Jameslong** » Mon Jul 02, 2007 3:20 pm

this new server kicks ass.

Jackhass · Post by **Jackhass** » Mon Jul 02, 2007 9:33 pm

Dr Neo Lao wrote:NOOOOooooo!!!!! You jinxed it!!!

I JUST GOT SERVE(red).

Post by **STrRedWolf** » Tue Jul 03, 2007 7:33 am

We're not on the new one yet. As soon as I get back home I can work on it some more. Yesterday wasn't good for me.