** TGO is back up **

[3.4 slow to go]

Jan 25, 2005
Thirdgen.Org went down hard today. The primary hard disk that contained the OS and the website died a nasty death. Right now this is running on a temporary machine as I figure out how I will proceed. As of now, email to thirdgen.org is NOT working. It will be up and running tomorrow. I will be trying to restore data tomorrow to see what is lost and what isn't. Keep checking back to see progress messages. This server will be up and down tomorrow as I test/recover/re-install/whatever TGO.

If you need to get in touch with me in the meantime you can email me at dtimmerm@pharmacy.arizona.edu

Thanks

Dirk


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[ February 03, 2005, 09:12 PM: Message edited by: 3.4 slow to go ]

[Jerriko]

Maybe now I can become a sponsor when they get the problem fixed. j/k
Just trying to find some humor in time of need.

[3.4 slow to go]

an 27, 2005
Mostly good news, minor disappointing news:
The database is is completely safe. When the boards come back up they will be fully intact. The msg board images are fine as well.

What is lost:
A few articles and movies and sounds. And the OS.

The Plan?:
The thirdgen.org server and the rest of the disks are 3 years old. Now is as good a time as any to upgrade the server. I have given it a lot of thought the past 2 days and think I have come to the following conclusions.

1) One server isn't enough for handling the database, webserver and email. 2 machines (one is needed for the website and mail, a second dedicated to the database since it gets the most action)
2) There is an obvious need for redundant data security. RAID 5, a reliable tape back up and off-machine HDD backup is ideal.
3) Hopefully you all can bear with me as I implement the changes and restore the site [img]smile.gif[/img]

Normally the upgrades would happen while the current server is up and running but that isn't posssible this time.

A number of people via email have graciously offered to possibly offer donations to provide for the site. If you wish to do so, please email me at dtimmerm@thirdgen.org for my mailing address or you may use PayPal with dtimmerm@thirdgen.org as the account.

Thanks again. I am truly sorry for all of this down time. Hopefully the site will be up sooner than later!

Check back soon!

[3.4 slow to go]

Feb 1, 2005
The Boards Should Be Up Tonight!
If all goes well today, the message boards will be up and running tonight. I'm almost done piecing together a set up to replace the old server. After thirdgen.org is up and running again I will begin the ordering process for the new server.

Dirk

[3.4 slow to go]

Feb 2, 2005
I finally have the old server running again
I put a new hard disk into the old server Monday but had a hell of a time getting the old scsi controller working properly. After 2 new OS installs and 4 different kernels I was able to get the database disks up and running. I'll be spending the evening getting php, mysql, postfix and apache reconfigured to work again. Looks like TGO should be back online some time tonight, finally.

[3.4 slow to go]

it back