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2nd Forum Database

arn

arn

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Apr 9, 2001
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We added a second forum database server this evening. It may help with performance but also gives us a much better way to backup the database on a regular basis.

Previously, there would be 15-30 minutes of dead time late Sunday evening, while the database was taken offline to backup. Now we'll have daily backups. As an added benefit, the forums may also see a performance boost with the added server.

arn
 
Wait, no more 15-20 minute Sunday maintenance screens that could have lend a hand towards new threads about possible new products and conspiracies? Bummer!
 
annk said:
Good news! :)
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The machinery that runs the forums already looks like a Q:

Qgears.jpg
(I took this photo at a museum last week.)​

Seriously, having another server is a welcome addition, as forum traffic continues to grow. And people expect the forums to be live 24/7. With a worldwide audience there's no good time to be "down for maintenance."
 
You could take Christmas Day to do maintenance :D What fun! I'm joking obviously. Unless you're that dedicated ;)
 
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