Site update 2/18/09

[bmudd14474]

I felt I needed to tell everyone whats going on. There have been a few issues as of late.

First. We are still running on the old server. I have been moving stuff over and configuring the new server. There have been some hiccups so I haven't pulled the trigger to move us there yet. 2 reason that I haven't done that is because I want it to be smooth running over there and second I don't want anyone to have to be without the site for longer than needed.

Second. The reason we have had a few minimal outages is because the current server has been running out of resources with Everyone using it and I am trying to get stuff off of it. This may happen a few more times but is the best way to go to minimize downtime.

I just do not want anyone to think that we are on the new server and still having issues. The new server should have more than enough resources to handle everything we need.

As for concerns about data and not wanting to post. The data is safe. I am backing it up daily to make sure we do not lose anything. I want everyone to feel comfortable with posting.

Remember that I am doing this in addition to my day job. I really enjoy being able to help and that's why I volunteered to do this. Also remember that in addition to getting the new server up I am maintaining and fixing problems on the current server.

I want to thank everyone who has been patient thru this all. If you have any concerns please pm me.

Brian

 

[sumosmoke]

Thanks for the update, and for the extra work you're putting into the site for us smoke-a-holics!

 

[pineywoods]

Brian thanks for the update I know you've been working hard on it. Personally I'm glad your taking the time to make sure everything is right before moving us there. Nice to know the data is safe

 

[azrocker]

Thanks!

 

[rickw]

Thanks a bunch, greatly appreciated.

 

[pignit]

 

[cman95]

Don't thank us...THANK YOU!!

 

[erain]

thks brian!!!

 

[dk2851]

Thank you and keep up the great work.

 

[ronp]

Thanks Brian. Your help is apperciated.

 

[richoso1]

Brian, thanks for all your hard work. You'[re using safe implementation methods, especially the daily backup to minimize any data loss.

 

[davidmcg]

Wow, an honest juggler. Didn't know you had more than 2 hands. Sounds like you have it well under control. Also I am glad you let us all know we are still on the old server.

 

[bud lite]

Thanks for the update. It helps to know what's goin' on.

More power to you.

 

[irishteabear]

Once again Brian, thanks for the update and all your hard work.

 

[smokin' dick]

Brian, thank you for all of your time,energy and hard work on the move.

It is greatly appreciated by me and many other smokaholics! Points to you!

 

[crewcab4x4]

Thanks for all the hard work! We all appreciate it very much.

Jason

 

[gooose53]

Thanks Brian, and for all the other people who are working to make this thing work for us!!

 

[txbbqman]

Thanks for all your hard work Brian, we really appreciate all you do.

 

[harrylips]

Thanks for the hard work all you boys are doing for us...much appreciated!

 

[solar]

Nice to know there's a few people out there that still do things because they want to, not because they have to. Thanks Brian