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#1 Noah Fentz

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Posted 26 July 2023 - 07:15 PM

Hi Everyone!

 

We have some BIG upgrades coming, but first, we're moving to a new server to accommodate.

 

We are right now working to migrate seamlessly, but that does mean we may be down a bit, just due to the sheer size of the site.

I'll keep you updated as we get closer and try to provide 48 hour notice.

 

Thank you!


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Posted 26 July 2023 - 07:18 PM

Hi Everyone!

 

We have some BIG upgrades coming, but first, we're moving to a new server to accommodate.

 

We are right now working to migrate seamlessly, but that does mean we may be down a bit, just due to the sheer size of the site.

I'll keep you updated as we get closer and try to provide 48 hour notice.

 

Thank you!

 

Will there be a follow up on what's changing?  Is the look and feel of the site changing or just the host?


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#3 Noah Fentz

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Posted 26 July 2023 - 08:01 PM


Hi Everyone!
 
We have some BIG upgrades coming, but first, we're moving to a new server to accommodate.
 
We are right now working to migrate seamlessly, but that does mean we may be down a bit, just due to the sheer size of the site.

I'll keep you updated as we get closer and try to provide 48 hour notice.
 
Thank you!

 
Will there be a follow up on what's changing?  Is the look and feel of the site changing or just the host?

For the moment, just the server, same host. We need space to develop VPF 2.0. ;)

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#4 Noah Fentz

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Posted 28 July 2023 - 02:10 PM

Me again! :)

 

Just wanted to drop a quick update ...

 

The preparations are almost complete. We will be doing the move on a weekend, and it could be as soon as this weekend.

 

During that time, the board will be READ ONLY while the transfer is going. It should be seamless!

 

I'll post the definitive time once it's known.

 

Thank you!


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#5 Noah Fentz

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Posted 29 July 2023 - 01:46 PM

Hi Everyone!

Tomorrow, at 10pm Eastern, the board will be set to READ ONLY as we initiate the move!

You are still welcome to visit and enjoy posts, downloads, etc, but posting will not be possible, nor will uploads or personal messages.

I'll notify you all again when we're good to go. Estimated time is 4-6 hours, so I'll be toggling it back in the morning, when I wake up for work.

Thank you!

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Posted 29 July 2023 - 09:39 PM

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Posted 29 July 2023 - 09:46 PM

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Posted 30 July 2023 - 07:44 PM

It's finished already?
board is posting


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Posted 30 July 2023 - 07:59 PM

It's finished already?
board is posting

I believe it starts tonight at 10PM Eastern.


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#10 Noah Fentz

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Posted 30 July 2023 - 08:25 PM

Yep, tonight.

We've decided to just put the board into Maintenance Mode during that time. While I prefer being up, it's just much simpler and much safer.

We still enjoy a 99.9+% uptime since 2009. I think that's pretty good. :)

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Posted 31 July 2023 - 01:42 AM

5 minute warning ...

 

We will begin at 10pm Eastern; we will be shutting down at 9:45 to ensure all file transfers are complete.

 

Thank you.


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#12 Noah Fentz

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Posted 31 July 2023 - 04:04 PM

We are still in the midst of the transfer. About 40% done as of 10pm eastern last night. It's a pretty big site. :)

 

I've reopened the board, as it should be safe. All new posts and uploads will be moved before we point to the new server.

 

Thank you for your patience.

 

Enjoy!


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Posted 31 July 2023 - 06:39 PM

Great job Noah, only saw the maintenance sign once.  Site is once again very snappy!



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Posted 31 July 2023 - 06:43 PM

Great job Noah, only saw the maintenance sign once.  Site is once again very snappy!

 

It's only going to get better. ;)


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Posted 07 August 2023 - 12:55 AM

Hi Noah...thanks for doing a wonderful job with the site and getting it back up super quick!!!  Is there anything else cool coming our way that you can share?   ;)


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Posted 29 August 2023 - 12:38 AM

We have some BIG upgrades coming...

 

So, the big upgrades are more banner ads?  Cool...


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Posted 29 August 2023 - 02:13 AM

Hardly ... https://www.vpforums...showtopic=52012

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Posted 29 August 2023 - 02:43 AM

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Posted 29 August 2023 - 02:55 AM

 

 

 

So, the big upgrades are more banner ads?  Cool...

 

 

You aint seen nothin yet...

 

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