Steven P. Administrators Posted August 4, 2008 Administrators Share Posted August 4, 2008 (edited) Some of you may remember this thread: https://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=646732 when we announced that Neowin has purchased a new (64-bit) server that is so uber cool that it has enough power to completely replace our 4 current servers (which is something we won't be doing, we'll use all 5 current servers to speed everything up). In case you missed the first announcement, here is a brief description of our new server: Quad Core Xeon L5410 Processor2x6M Cache, 2.33GHz, 1333MHz FSB for PowerEdge R30016GB Memory, 4x4GB, 667MHz Dual Ranked DIMMs Riser with 2 Slots: 2 PCI Exprx8 slots 2x 146GB 15K RPM Serial-Attach SCSI 3Gbps 3.5-in HotPlug HardDrive On-Board Dual Gigabit Network Adapter Chassis with Hot Plug Hard Drive and Non-Redundant Power Supply for PowerEdge R300 Hot Plug Add-in SAS6iR RAID Controller (SATA/SAS Controller) which supports 2 Hard Drives - RAID 1 Anyway, today the server will be switched on at our new DC (which is multi-homed) in Michigan, it has been configured to run the Neowin website completely but will initially only account for 1/3 of the total site load. DaveLegg will eventually transfer all of our services to this new server by the weekend so that our guy in Michigan can retrieve our 4 older servers from the old DC in Chicago and take them to the new DC to be put back into the mix. You should have no connection issues at all as the DNS points to both the new AND old servers, and by the time our old servers are switched off at the weekend DNS will be completely transferred to our new server configuration. There may be hiccups along the way, but at least you'll know in advance that we are busy transferring Neowin to a better server configuration and multi-homed DC. Edited August 4, 2008 by Neobond Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/653408-new-server-going-online-today/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scirwode Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 Ah, good to hear (Y) . Scirwode Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/653408-new-server-going-online-today/#findComment-589605645 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Gary7 Subscriber² Posted August 4, 2008 Subscriber² Share Posted August 4, 2008 Thanks for the heads up. (Y) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/653408-new-server-going-online-today/#findComment-589605652 Share on other sites More sharing options...
markwolfe Veteran Posted August 4, 2008 Veteran Share Posted August 4, 2008 Some of you may remember this thread: https://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=653280 when we announced that Neowin has purchased a new (64-bit) server that is so uber cool that it has enough power to completely replace our 4 current servers... Ummm... Steve. That's the Notepad++ thread you linked to. :pinch: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/653408-new-server-going-online-today/#findComment-589605669 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven P. Administrators Posted August 4, 2008 Author Administrators Share Posted August 4, 2008 Ummm... Steve. That's the Notepad++ thread you linked to. :pinch: Oops! fixed :) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/653408-new-server-going-online-today/#findComment-589605671 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thollian Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 sweet! good luck with the transfer and everything! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/653408-new-server-going-online-today/#findComment-589605673 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveLegg Developer Posted August 4, 2008 Developer Share Posted August 4, 2008 Ummm... Steve. That's the Notepad++ thread you linked to. :pinch: Ah, don't worry, its not like he's in charge or anyth... oh, wait a second... Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/653408-new-server-going-online-today/#findComment-589605674 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yusuf M. Veteran Posted August 4, 2008 Veteran Share Posted August 4, 2008 Excellent. I hope things go smoothly. (Y) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/653408-new-server-going-online-today/#findComment-589605678 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chesterfield Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 Where in the Detroit area is your office? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/653408-new-server-going-online-today/#findComment-589605696 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT1985 Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 What time is the new server going online any idea? Would be interested to know :D Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/653408-new-server-going-online-today/#findComment-589605699 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyyPunk Veteran Posted August 4, 2008 Veteran Share Posted August 4, 2008 :D Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/653408-new-server-going-online-today/#findComment-589605700 Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitalsoft Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 Good news i guess, how much was that new server? i'm sure i saw a price in a thread somewhen... i just forgot. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/653408-new-server-going-online-today/#findComment-589605705 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveLegg Developer Posted August 4, 2008 Developer Share Posted August 4, 2008 What time is the new server going online any idea? Would be interested to know :D Shortly after lunchtime I should think ;) Hopefully you won't even notice the switchover, if things go to plan. Uploads may go a little screwy during the change, but aside from that, it should be seamless Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/653408-new-server-going-online-today/#findComment-589605707 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premgenius Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 Great to hear this :D Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/653408-new-server-going-online-today/#findComment-589605710 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rappy Veteran Posted August 4, 2008 Veteran Share Posted August 4, 2008 Good news i guess, how much was that new server? i'm sure i saw a price in a thread somewhen... i just forgot. Yeah it does sound pricey but as long as it helps its all good! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/653408-new-server-going-online-today/#findComment-589605711 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sethos Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 But, but I liked the old server :cry: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/653408-new-server-going-online-today/#findComment-589605712 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven P. Administrators Posted August 4, 2008 Author Administrators Share Posted August 4, 2008 Where in the Detroit area is your office? Plymouth. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/653408-new-server-going-online-today/#findComment-589605713 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 multi-homed (Y) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/653408-new-server-going-online-today/#findComment-589605718 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MightyJordan Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 Plymouth. Yay!!! :laugh: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/653408-new-server-going-online-today/#findComment-589605757 Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlishFun Veteran Posted August 4, 2008 Veteran Share Posted August 4, 2008 Ummm... Steve. That's the Notepad++ thread you linked to. :pinch: Ha! :laugh: Anyways... great news... nothing like more speed to make one happy! :D Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/653408-new-server-going-online-today/#findComment-589605763 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrunknMunky Veteran Posted August 4, 2008 Veteran Share Posted August 4, 2008 Good news :) Always happy to see Neowin improving the site and the hardware behind it! (Y) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/653408-new-server-going-online-today/#findComment-589605777 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Veteran Posted August 4, 2008 Veteran Share Posted August 4, 2008 (edited) sorry, but this will fail. [18:40] <simon360> DaveLegg: you understand the whole DNS thing, right?[18:40] * Pandya (224475@neowin/registered) has joined #neowin [18:40] <DaveLegg> yup [18:40] <simon360> alright, -> jabber/msn [18:45] <+ste|WhatIsLove> the whole dns thing? [18:45] <DaveLegg> he wanted a subdomain adding :p [18:46] <+ste|WhatIsLove> rofl [18:48] <Sam> i fear for neowin :p [18:49] <DaveLegg> dont worry, I dont let him touch anything important proof any news on who the new carriers actually are? BYE BYE COGENT Edited August 4, 2008 by Ste Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/653408-new-server-going-online-today/#findComment-589605780 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveLegg Developer Posted August 4, 2008 Developer Share Posted August 4, 2008 any news on who the new carriers actually are? BYE BYE COGENT Global Crossing, Level 3, Saavis, Cogent, and AT&T Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/653408-new-server-going-online-today/#findComment-589605790 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 is any particular carrier favoured? like cogent for 99% and the rest for backup or is it pretty evenly split? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/653408-new-server-going-online-today/#findComment-589605810 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad_onion Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 Plymouth. so is plymouth a tech town? because stardock is there too right? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/653408-new-server-going-online-today/#findComment-589605814 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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