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11-21-2007, 19:19
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Big Giant Head
Join Date: Dec 1969
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11-21-07 -- Site Upgrade Progress Report
Folks, as I said in my last update, GT's new database server was damaged by a power surge, when a contractor at my hosting facility inadvertently cut power to my cabinet. I am having trouble transferring GT onto the servers I have available to me, so I can repair the primary box. Of the boxes that were running GT before the upgrade that are powerful enough to serve as temporary boxes, one is now running the firewall and the other is in pieces, being rebuild. Of the new servers bought to replace the old stuff, the primary box is damaged, neither of the other two is powerful enough to host the site by itself and I am having trouble making them work together in a front-end/back-end config. Plus, neither has the HD speed and throughput to easily handle the database functions.
I have been working on the problem for a couple of weeks now and I think I have a temporary setup ready that will handle the load of the site. I will most likely change things over tomorrow, while everyone is eating Turkey and watching football. Then, I will go down Friday and repair and rebuild the RAID array and OS on the new primary box. I will then transfer the flag back over to the new primary box over the weekend, if everything goes according to plan. This whole situation is a curve-ball that I didn't and could not have predicted before it occurred, but I am doing my best to work through the situation as quickly as possible.
Sometimes this sort of work is so damned frustrating. It must be even more frustrating for all of you, who don't always have up-to-date info on what is going on, or any power to do anything about it. I am sorry for the trouble folks. I am also sorry I haven't worked harder to keep you all in the loop on what was happening. In my defense, this has been the most stressful and frustrating time I have ever experienced. AS SOON AS I get this server repair behind me, I will get the paid tier finished. The hard part is already behind us. The rest of the work is actually the kind of stuff I really enjoy doing and it will sure as hell be good to get everything online.
You have all been very patient and I won't you to know how much I appreciate that. If everything goes smoothly, we will be back on the primary equipment by next Tuesday or Weds. Once that is done, I am going to start on the new site front page, followed by the gallery system and classified ads software. I will post updates when the server situation is completed and as each of the new systems come online. Once the main systems are up, I am going to concentrate on getting the new membership tier added to the site and getting everyone who has bought a membership sorted into their levels. At that point, the membership icons will come online and people will start having access to the first of the new paid features. It might not seem like it, but we are almost there. Bear with me a little longer. thanks again to everyone. Eric
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11-21-2007, 21:03
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CLM Number 122
Why so serious?
Join Date: Dec 2002
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Eric,
Please make sure you have time to partake in some turkey/family time yourself.
I'll never claim to be a "tek guy", but am the go-to-guy at my work place. While I use to enjoy computers/tech, I now have no problem telling people "I hate computers".
Happy Holidays
TBO
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Originally Posted by Rooster Rugburn:
Didn't the whole sheepdog thing actually start right here on Glock Talk? A bunch of wannabees bought a bunch of T-shirts and took an oath to defend those who won't defend themselves?
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11-21-2007, 21:31
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CLM Number 242
The Mouth®
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Raleigh, NC
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What TBO said.
Thanks for the update, and I hope you are doing well.
Happy Thanksgiving.
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11-21-2007, 21:37
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CLM Number 188
Appleseed SB
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: SE Michigan
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Make sure you take at least a little time to eat, drink and be merry.
We appreciate your Herculean effort.
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11-22-2007, 08:02
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Livin in the country of NJ
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Thanks for all the hard work you've been doing Eric, and thank you for the update. Don't stress yourself out or work too hard, it will get done when it's ready and not a moment sooner.
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11-22-2007, 12:05
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CLM Number 155
Go Canes!
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: S FL
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Thank you Eric for busting your rear on Thanksgiving. Don't forget to take care of yourself as well.
Al
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11-22-2007, 13:31
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GLOCK 26
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: NW Indiana
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Thanks for the update and all of your hard work.
Have a Happy Thanksgiving.
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11-22-2007, 16:56
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CLM Number 185
Federal Member
Join Date: May 2000
Location: Beaumont,Texas
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Happy Thanksgiving Eric!!!
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11-22-2007, 17:11
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CLM Number 2
Scouts Out
Join Date: Dec 2000
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I know ENTIRELY too well.
What should take 10 minutes takes 3 weeks. What should take a week takes 3 months. The easiest thing ends up being a weekend project from hell.
Do what needs done and we'll be here (and probably grumbling) when it comes back up 
Take time to rest up too.
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11-22-2007, 18:01
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Senior Member
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Location: NY, NY
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Eric,
Thanks for the update! Hope your health is good!
Happy Thanksgiving to all! Alan
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11-22-2007, 20:47
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Moderator
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Thank you, sir!
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11-23-2007, 01:25
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RIP Jack
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Indiana
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As someone who had to work all day on Thanksgiving...
WORK YOUR FINGERS TO THE BONE! 
Take it easy Eric, even with the problems(which I've hardly noticed), GT is still "home". Hope all goes well and you can get to the things you enjoy doing quickly!
Thanks Eric!
IGF
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11-23-2007, 11:59
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Silver Membership
Member
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: kempner,tx
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Thanks Eric, we will still be here. Take a break and enjoy time with your family.
Gary
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11-23-2007, 18:20
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2006
Location: NE Ohio
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Dittos on what everyone has all ready said regarding your efforts.
I suppose that mechanical problems may be a reason for my email notifications still not working??
Hope all is running again soon.
Thanks again!
ps.
I think I see a piece of leftover pie in your fridge...you better get it before I do!
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11-23-2007, 22:22
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CLM Number 32
Non nobis
Join Date: Oct 2004
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Thanks for the update. I admit, I was just now wondering when GT was going to get back to normal. However, you need to enjoy your priorities first too, just like we all do.
Happy Thanksgiving and thank you for this place.
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11-24-2007, 06:06
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CLM Number 182
Charter Lifetime Member
Join Date: Mar 2003
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fix the damn boat already.
I'm working up the nerve to tell my wife I want one.
What everyone else said. Put a little LESS wear and tear on your body, huh?
'Drew
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11-24-2007, 06:18
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Right here!
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I have only been here a short time, but look forward to GT every day.....as others have noted don't stress it, things will sort out in their due time
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11-26-2007, 01:42
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2006
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keep up the good work Eric, everyone here I'm sure definately appreciates it
Take it easy and don't work too hard :D
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11-26-2007, 18:38
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CLM Number 122
Why so serious?
Join Date: Dec 2002
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Smilies are up! 
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"Men occasionally stumble over the truth, but most of them pick themselves up and hurry off as if nothing had happened."
"If you have integrity, nothing else matters. If you don't have integrity, nothing else matters".
"A person who won't read has no advantage over one who can't read."
"Facts do not cease to exist because they are ignored."
“Ignorance is a lot like alcohol: the more you have of it, the less you are able to see its effect on you.”
Originally Posted by Rooster Rugburn:
Didn't the whole sheepdog thing actually start right here on Glock Talk? A bunch of wannabees bought a bunch of T-shirts and took an oath to defend those who won't defend themselves?
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11-26-2007, 19:35
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CLM Number 43
NRA Member
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Texas
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Thanks for everything Eric. Having been in the IT industry for 20 years I know how it goes. You really have done a great job keeping the site running even though a major event occurred. We really appreciate it.
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11-28-2007, 13:36
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Cool Cat
Join Date: Jan 2004
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It doesn't matter what the Joe on the street thinks, it is who pays the biggest bribes to the electoral college gets elected as President! :crying:
Last edited by Blitzer; 12-19-2007 at 13:08..
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11-28-2007, 21:48
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Platinum Membership
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Good work Eric and thanks for the update.
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12-01-2007, 23:33
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Arizona Territory
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Take care Eric, give these Glockers time enough to recuperate from the virtues of the 1911. 
Bob 
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11-22-2009, 13:30
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CLM Number 50
Charter Lifetime Member
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Texas
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Eric, take time for family this thanksgiving !
Eric you are appreciated so much for all that you do and have done. Just remember we are all here on this old earth for a short time . So take time out to enjoy family and friends this thanksgiving.
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We always have time for things we put first,Glock time !!!.
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11-22-2009, 15:41
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CLM Number 182
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And a big thank you to EastTexasGlocker for the brand spanking new to me heart attack!
'Drew
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