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arn
May 2, 2005, 05:45 PM
Hi all,

Apologies for the delays and errors on the forums over the past couple of weeks.

A new server is on order, which should split the forums over two servers.

This should improve server load and hopefully will mean good responsiveness even during high traffic times such as product releases.

I can't promise that it will sustain Expo Keynote traffic, but we'll see... :)

arn


quagmire
May 2, 2005, 05:47 PM
That is good to hear. I was lucky if I got on Macrumors on events like Tiger release and WWDC, MWSF. Which this new server should help a bit. Is it an Xserve?
ham_man
May 2, 2005, 05:55 PM
This should mean less "Server Busy. Please try again later." and more Mac Rumors...:D
Mitthrawnuruodo
May 2, 2005, 06:01 PM
That's great... it has been times when it has been almost impossible to navigate and read the forums, not to mention troubles with posting (resulting in LOTS of double post...) :)
DeSnousa
May 2, 2005, 06:03 PM
Great to hear. :D
Jaffa Cake
May 2, 2005, 06:09 PM
Great stuff! The 'server is busy' message has been a pretty regular occurrence for me over the past couple of weeks – very frustrating when you're trying to post.

Cheers arn and keep up the good work! :)
ravenvii
May 2, 2005, 06:45 PM
Awesome. Hopefully it'll improve performance. Keep up the awesome work!
Balin64
May 2, 2005, 07:42 PM
I would love to contribute, even if it's just a few duckets (who says duckets anymore? Me, I guess).

Anyway: I have no idea how MR is structured: the ads must cover it all, I assume. But, if it doesn't, regulars should contribute, I think.

Just my opinion. Great news on the new Server!
Blue Velvet
May 2, 2005, 07:45 PM
Was the recent server upgrade an interim measure and the upcoming one planned all along? Or is this now a change of plans due to unforeseen circumstances?

Whichever, it's all good news.
arn
May 2, 2005, 07:51 PM
Was the recent server upgrade an interim measure and the upcoming one planned all along? Or is this now a change of plans due to unforeseen circumstances?

Whichever, it's all good news.

It was a "not good enough" server move. :) It will still serve as the php/apache server for the forums. Just that the database will be moved off to a second server (third in total, as it is)

arn
Blue Velvet
May 2, 2005, 07:54 PM
It was a "not good enough" server move. :) It will still serve as the php/apache server for the forums. Just that the database will be moved off to a second server.

arn

Must have been a little frustrating to discover that. Thanks for the reply.
Mechcozmo
May 2, 2005, 07:57 PM
I haven't gotten any of those messages (knocks on PowerBook) but a new piece of technology is always welcome!
fox2005
May 2, 2005, 08:19 PM
wohoooo!!!

can we get the specs on your 3 servers?
joecool85
May 2, 2005, 09:11 PM
wohoooo!!!

can we get the specs on your 3 servers?

yeah, and what type of connection are they hooked up to? I know it blows the doors off when I had my Quadra 650 running on my Adelphia Cable connection for my ftp/webserver.
iGary
May 3, 2005, 01:20 PM
Well once you get that project done, get a PayPal link set up so us post whores can help pay for that junk. :D
arn
May 3, 2005, 01:42 PM
old servers are nothing special.

the new one is simply a Dual 2.8GHz Xeon with 4GB RAM, and RAID 5 SCSI. Before anyone suggests it... my provider doesn't offer XServes... so wasn't an option. ;)

arn
Winston Smith
May 3, 2005, 01:53 PM
Not that I've got any right to object but I somehow feel violated knowing that we're served by the darkside!
edesignuk
May 3, 2005, 02:11 PM
Not that I've got any right to object but I somehow feel violated knowing that we're served by the darkside!It's Linux, so it's not entirely the "darkside" ;)
Cooknn
May 3, 2005, 03:42 PM
I second the motion for a Paypal link. If everyone who frequents this forum kicked in just a little it would be a lot. Should be more than enough to solve the current issues (today is pretty bad). I also suggest looking into whatever servers and software are in use over at www.avsforum.com (http://www.avsforum.com). That board seems to be able to take the heat.
Blue Velvet
May 3, 2005, 03:52 PM
I also suggest looking into whatever servers and software are in use over at www.avsforum.com (http://www.avsforum.com). That board seems to be able to take the heat.


Regardless of its forums, one of the most seriously ugly sites I've ever had the misfortune to visit. :eek:
Cooknn
May 3, 2005, 03:56 PM
Regardless of its forums, one of the most seriously ugly sites I've ever had the misfortune to visit. :eek:LOL, true! But you can set preferences to a nicer color scheme when you login :p
StarbucksSam
May 4, 2005, 03:33 PM
Out of random curiosity, is this site run on Macs?

BTW thanks SO much for upgrading us soon!
edesignuk
May 4, 2005, 03:39 PM
Out of random curiosity, is this site run on Macs?

BTW thanks SO much for upgrading us soon!
old servers are nothing special.

the new one is simply a Dual 2.8GHz Xeon with 4GB RAM, and RAID 5 SCSI. Before anyone suggests it... my provider doesn't offer XServes... so wasn't an option. ;)

arn
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Mitthrawnuruodo
May 4, 2005, 04:22 PM
Out of random curiosity, is this site run on Macs?As said above, the forums runs on Apache on Linux (http://uptime.netcraft.com/up/graph?site=forums.macrumors.com)
zelmo
May 4, 2005, 04:34 PM
A new server to share the load sounds great, arn. Thanks for all your hard work keeping us Mac zealots fed and happy. :)

Paypal link? ;)
Platform
May 6, 2005, 07:59 AM
Great :D :D

Well hope they will sustain abit more "heavy events" :p

Hope this site one day will have Xserves :rolleyes:
Doctor Q
May 11, 2005, 02:16 AM
arn has the new server up and running. This should increase the thoughput capacity of the MacRumors forums and decrease those pesky "Server Too Busy" messages.
PlaceofDis
May 11, 2005, 02:20 AM
arn has the new server up and running. This should increase the thoughput capacity of the MacRumors forums and decrease those pesky "Server Too Busy" messages.

sweet, glad to hear it.... thanks again for the site Arn! i love these forums

just let us know when we can donate again!
virividox
May 11, 2005, 08:05 AM
good job !!! wish i could contribute :) bring back the contributions!!
buryyourbrideau
May 11, 2005, 08:20 AM
That's great... it has been times when it has been almost impossible to navigate and read the forums, not to mention troubles with posting (resulting in LOTS of double post...) :)

yea WAY too many double's, of which a few were my fault, new server is SPEEDY and makes me smile :D

thanks arn!

contributions plz :)
Mitthrawnuruodo
May 11, 2005, 08:34 AM
arn has the new server up and running. This should increase the thoughput capacity of the MacRumors forums and decrease those pesky "Server Too Busy" messages.Awesome... keep up the good work... :)
JupiterTwo
May 11, 2005, 03:53 PM
Glad to hear the site's able to grow - It's such a great source of information and commentary :)
wdlove
May 11, 2005, 04:54 PM
arn has the new server up and running. This should increase the throughput capacity of the MacRumors forums and decrease those pesky "Server Too Busy" messages.

Thank you for the update Doctor Q. This is what went through my mind when the forum was down last evening at 10pm. Thank you arn, good job.

Now we will just have to wait to arn lets us know about contributions.
StarbucksSam
May 11, 2005, 05:06 PM
arn has the new server up and running. This should increase the thoughput capacity of the MacRumors forums and decrease those pesky "Server Too Busy" messages.

Yee-haw. I mean, cool. Thank you!!!!
trainguy77
May 11, 2005, 09:53 PM
Nice!!!! I thought i noticed a speed difference! :) Good job!