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08:46, 28th March 2024 (GMT+0)

New Server.

Posted by jase
jase
admin, 3573 posts
Cogito, ergo procuro.
Carpe stultus!
Tue 30 Jan 2018
at 10:01

New Server

Please be aware that we will "shortly" be moving RPoL to a shiny new server in a different location (Silicon Valley, California).

RPoL has been running off it's current software for about nine years now.  The operating system is out of date and no longer supported.  The hardware was upgraded once, three years ago, but the hard drives are the original and one has failed.  It's time to move to a newer operating system and newer equipment.

Our current host (NetDepot) has been very good to us but pricing has unfortunately increased for a modern equivalent of what we currently have.  Additionally virtualisation allows for a dedicated-like experience at a fraction of the cost.  In this instance 19/52s of a fraction, or around 36.5% of our current cost (if you want to be all user-friendly about it).

We'll be going from 3 GB memory to 8, a faster CPU (though less cores), and storage will be nice and fast on SSD (rather than 9 year old spinning disks).  Initial testing is promising and the new server looks very fast (up to 4 times faster for a very complex page), though take that with a grain of salt as it's not under any load at the moment.

Due to the fact we have to move a lot of data between locations there will be some downtime while the new server is updated with the latest from the current.  I will do dry runs before the final migration to give you a better estimate of the time it will take.

I'm not sure when exactly.  NetDepot have informed us they need to move our server in the next few days so it'd be nice to get it done by then, but I don't think I'd have sufficient testing by then to be comfortable to pull the trigger.

(Also posted in RPoL Announcements.)
This message was last edited by the user at 10:03, Tue 30 Jan 2018.
Ekorren
member, 104 posts
Tue 30 Jan 2018
at 10:10
  • msg #2

New Server

As much as I get withdrawal symptoms every time the site is down, I think this is a positive change. :)
Jhaelan
member, 214 posts
Prefers roles to rolls
Based in UTC+1
Tue 30 Jan 2018
at 10:59
  • msg #3

New Server

In reply to jase (msg # 1):

Thanks for the heads up, Jase. Let us know if there is any testing we can help with (such as load on the new server)
bigbadron
moderator, 15500 posts
He's big, he's bad,
but mostly he's Ron.
Tue 30 Jan 2018
at 11:09

New Server

Yay!  New server smell.  :D
donsr
member, 1235 posts
Tue 30 Jan 2018
at 13:59
  • msg #5

New Server

You folks are the experts, and  know the nuts and bolts of the place...i'll try to give my people a heads up.
moonsaber
member, 1 post
US Army
Sergeant
Tue 30 Jan 2018
at 15:07
  • msg #6

New Server

Cool.

And Scary.

You guys rolling out that premium membership anytime soon?  I would love to help fun, even in some small way.
JRScott
member, 23 posts
Tue 30 Jan 2018
at 16:47
  • msg #7

New Server

Thanks for heads up
Utsukushi
member, 1431 posts
I should really stay out
of this, I know...but...
Tue 30 Jan 2018
at 17:27
  • msg #8

New Server

The server is dead!  Long live the server!

Thank you for everything you do.
Nintaku
member, 575 posts
Tue 30 Jan 2018
at 17:30
  • msg #9

New Server

These are prety exciting times. :D
C-h Freese
member, 268 posts
Survive - Love - Live
Tue 30 Jan 2018
at 18:19
  • msg #10

New Server

?.. beta first?
horus
member, 365 posts
Wayfarer of the
Western Wastes
Tue 30 Jan 2018
at 18:26
  • msg #11

New Server

Not sure there's time for a beta, with the upcoming server move...

quote:
NetDepot have informed us they need to move our server in the next few days so it'd be nice to get it done by then, but I don't think I'd have sufficient testing by then to be comfortable to pull the trigger.


Hope a good backup plan is in place.  Server moves can spawn unanticipated consequences.
C-h Freese
member, 269 posts
Survive - Love - Live
Tue 30 Jan 2018
at 19:34
  • msg #12

New Server

Was wondering if he would try a move with Beta.Rpol.net first to check for possible issues?
This message was last edited by the user at 09:04, Fri 02 Feb 2018.
Morgan Coldsoul
member, 250 posts
25+ years experience
Tue 30 Jan 2018
at 23:03
  • msg #13

New Server

Thanks for doing all this heavy lifting, as you always do <3 This will be great!
horus
member, 366 posts
Wayfarer of the
Western Wastes
Wed 31 Jan 2018
at 01:19
  • msg #14

Re: New Server

C-h Freese:
Was wondering if he would try a move with Beta.Ropl.net first to check for possible issues?


Ah.  I was misunderstanding. Thanks.
Nerwen
member, 1890 posts
seek to understand before
you seek to be understood
Wed 31 Jan 2018
at 16:15
  • msg #15

Re: New Server

Was the downtime we just had the big move to the new place?
howareyou
member, 7 posts
Esperanza en Cristo
Wed 31 Jan 2018
at 16:20
  • msg #16

Re: New Server

Thank you for the new server Jase! Appreciate!
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