j_ung 0 #1 January 16, 2009 Some of you may have noticed that the site was down for some time today. Gossamer Threads, our hosting company has given me a long and technical explanation that I mostly don't understand. Suffice to say that the server crashed and was taken offline for repairs for a little more than two hours. I'm sure nobody is thrilled about this, but I assure you, I'm far less thrilled than you are. More when I have it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CReW 0 #2 January 16, 2009 Who gives a crap if they had to take it off line for a little tune up. Go ahead and do it anytime you want. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfriverjoe 1,523 #3 January 16, 2009 It's a mechanical device, subject to failure. That's why we wear reserve chutes. Maybe you need to get a reserve serverYes, I'm joking. "There are NO situations which do not call for a French Maid outfit." Lucky McSwervy "~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #4 January 16, 2009 I was good with it, it was like getting a hurricane day off from school! (That's like a snow day for you Yankees ) She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 817 #5 January 16, 2009 Actually, I think you're spot on. We have had "hot stand by" network devices for years. Virtual servers are amazing these days. Tell 'em to pony up and give us clustered, fail-over, or virtual servers!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
geofoo 0 #6 January 16, 2009 Quote hosting company has given me a long and technical explanation that I mostly don't understand. Guess you're not qualified for this job then? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfriverjoe 1,523 #7 January 16, 2009 Quote Actually, I think you're spot on. We have had "hot stand by" network devices for years. Virtual servers are amazing these days. Tell 'em to pony up and give us clustered, fail-over, or virtual servers!!! Yes, but then they might tell us to "pony up" to pay for all the upgrades."There are NO situations which do not call for a French Maid outfit." Lucky McSwervy "~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skysurfcam 0 #8 January 16, 2009 There's 8 advertisements on this page alone. Surely those are paying the way for a failover server... C8 Brother Wayward's rule of the day... "Never ever ever go skydiving without going parachuting immediately afterwards." 100% PURE ADRENALENS Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d_squared431 0 #9 January 16, 2009 Quote I was good with it, it was like getting a hurricane day off from school! (That's like a snow day for you Yankees ) But with a day off you will have twice the amount of work to catch up on now...I didn't mind too much that it was down. I was at work so I actully got work done...TPM Sister#130ONTIG#1 I love vodka.I love vodka cause it rhymes with Tuaca~LisaH You having a clean thought is like billyvance having a clean post.iluvtofly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
j_ung 0 #10 January 16, 2009 Here it is in a nutshell. Apparently, our server was the victim of an old bug that popped up once or twice in the distant past, but was never tracked down. This particular bug generates a database query for something that, basically, cannot exist. Efforts to track it and kill it are underway, as are discussions on how to protect against this in the future. Those discussions include additional servers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 2 #11 January 16, 2009 QuoteThis particular bug generates a database query for something that, basically, cannot exist. It's like when your girlfriend waits for "just the right moment" to ask, "Can we talk about our relationship?" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 817 #13 January 16, 2009 and ..it's probably easier and cheaper to simply replace the girlfriend...AND get the failover one to boot! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SuFantasma 0 #14 January 16, 2009 QuoteHere it is in a nutshell. Apparently, our server was the victim of an old bug that popped up once or twice in the distant past, but was never tracked down. This particular bug generates a database query for something that, basically, cannot exist. Efforts to track it and kill it are underway, as are discussions on how to protect against this in the future. Those discussions include additional servers. It's called a Herpes Simplex flare-up.... in non-technological terms.... It's incurable, but manageable... adding partners will not delay the onset of symptoms, it will only spread the bug..... Yes, I am an IT dude ! ;-)Y yo, pa' vivir con miedo, prefiero morir sonriendo, con el recuerdo vivo". - Ruben Blades, "Adan Garcia" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
j_ung 0 #15 January 16, 2009 Quote Quote Here it is in a nutshell. Apparently, our server was the victim of an old bug that popped up once or twice in the distant past, but was never tracked down. This particular bug generates a database query for something that, basically, cannot exist. Efforts to track it and kill it are underway, as are discussions on how to protect against this in the future. Those discussions include additional servers. It's called a Herpes Simplex flare-up.... in non-technological terms.... It's incurable, but manageable... adding partners will not delay the onset of symptoms, it will only spread the bug..... Yes, I am an IT dude ! ;-) Thanks Ghost. I needed a laugh. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SuFantasma 0 #16 January 16, 2009 Quote Quote Quote Here it is in a nutshell. Apparently, our server was the victim of an old bug that popped up once or twice in the distant past, but was never tracked down. This particular bug generates a database query for something that, basically, cannot exist. Efforts to track it and kill it are underway, as are discussions on how to protect against this in the future. Those discussions include additional servers. It's called a Herpes Simplex flare-up.... in non-technological terms.... It's incurable, but manageable... adding partners will not delay the onset of symptoms, it will only spread the bug..... Yes, I am an IT dude ! ;-) Thanks Ghost. I needed a laugh. Heed the warning from Achmed "The Dead Terrorist" : SILENCE, I'll KILL YOU ! Good luck with the bug.... If you find a solution to " a query for something that, basically cannot exist" I will hook you up with Obama and his balance budget initiative committee (Yikes, of the Speakers Corner this thread goes) ! Y yo, pa' vivir con miedo, prefiero morir sonriendo, con el recuerdo vivo". - Ruben Blades, "Adan Garcia" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Liemberg 0 #17 January 24, 2009 This what happened? http://pages.cs.wisc.edu/~ballard/bofh/bofhserver.pl "Whoever in discussion adduces authority uses not intellect but memory." - Leonardo da Vinci A thousand words... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
j_ung 0 #18 January 24, 2009 Quote This what happened? http://pages.cs.wisc.edu/~ballard/bofh/bofhserver.pl Prolly safe to say! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gelliebean 0 #19 December 20, 2010 QuoteSome of you may have noticed that the site was down for some time today. Gossamer Threads, our hosting company has given me a long and technical explanation that I mostly don't understand. Suffice to say that the server crashed and was taken offline for repairs for a little more than two hours. I'm sure nobody is thrilled about this, but I assure you, I'm far less thrilled than you are. More when I have it. well that's not good, hope that it was fix now __________________________ http://www.skydiverinsurance.com/Bravery is the capacity to perform properly even when scared half to death. http://www.skydiverinsurance.com/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
