Back from the dead!!

[Genebaby]

So last week I was umming and ahhing about changing hosts. Not changing was the easy option, but more $$$ this time. It came down to the wire and I had to change and now I know more about what that entails.

It should be super easy but everytime I exported the database that runs the VVF it didn't work. So I had to rely on my old host exporting it, which took them DAYS to do, and they finally actioned it while I was on the road to what would have been seeing KISS in Sydney.

Their export looked better to my new host, and it was imported successfully last night, but I had to work out the last few configuration connections, which I just did when I got home.

So if I change again I'll give more of a heads up, but I was hoping for a MUCH shorter window of downtime. The big issue is the database. If I can't export it then I am reliant on the host, who can do it successfully at least.

Until the next big outtage!

Vic

[birnie]

Well done Mr Vic !

[Slayer]

Welcome back Vic

[Genebaby]

Thanks guys. There is an update to the board software to do, they are every few months or so, but I'll give it a bit of a rest for now and let it settle, ha ha.

[LUDIVINE]

Welcome back !! I was worried when I saw that the forum was down

[Genebaby]

Never fear, if the forum is down, there is a technical reason and I'll be working to get it fixed.

[tukoztukoz]

Thanks, I was thinking Vinnie was responsible for that interruption!

[Genebaby]

It's been over 9 years now. Vinnie will not be the reason behind any down time, it will be a hosting issue.

I'm with these new guys for 3 years, so hopefully they are solid during that time.

[geepee16]

So, holy crap, I am relieved this is back. I did not see any information anywhere about what had happened here. In case you're wondering, a variety of messages appeared over the days this was down. This was from day 2, I believe.

[Genebaby]

Yes, before the full board software was uploaded, you could see the directories, then when it was ready it was looking for the database, which gave a different screen, until the database was sorted out.

Don't worry, I was watching! Good times!

[DarrenD]

It takes a lot of work and money to keep forums running. A lot of forums just called it quits and lost lots of information. One example is the old Kramer forum. There was over a decade of specific detailed information that is lost forever. Glad to see this one still running.

I was surprised to see the old VV Washburn guitar thread still alive. I could re-read posts from long time ago and remember things of that time I've totally forgotten (but I knew lots about at one point).

[Genebaby]

Yeah, so much is always forgotten over time.

Like, I've already forgotten what I learned when I changed hosts last year! So that will be another fun experience the next time I have to do it.