• The move to the new server is done. There are some software and database maintenance updates in process. This has us passing the hat around to help out. We appreciate any donations. Seriously, even a dollar helps. The payment page may be found here - https://www.audiokarma.org/support.html

AK offline for the weekend

Wardsweb

Wardsweb

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To avoid several threads and misinformation, I thought I would give those of you who care a little more info.

Audiokarma is backed up every night. This particular backup being done Friday is a little different. Normally we do not shut the site down. If there is an issue after the backup is done, we loose all posts between the time the backup was done and the time whatever issue may occur, that we would need to install from the backup. So, we are taking the forums offline before the backup to make sure we capture all the posts.

Now the SQL backup doesn't take all weekend. We decided to take the time this weekend to also backup the servers to an offsite facility. Things like attachments alone are pushing 40 terabytes. Then there is the photo galleries and more. We will also take this time to do some long needed hardware maintenance and software upgrades. So, you see this will not be a simple backup of the SQL database.

We apologies in advance for any inconvenience this may cause. We also appreciate your patience while we work to make Audiokarma bigger and better.
 
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Hiya,

You have my admiration for a job well done and good luck this weekend.

See you on the other side.

Frannie
 
No problem Luther, I know for one that you will get the job done! :yes: :thmbsp:
 
Ditto, on the thank yous!

But will either emotional counseling or prescription drugs be available for AKers struggling with AK addiction withdrawal?

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Sound about right to me. Where I work, we make such weekend backups of our Oracle SQL database over to a test environment server, where we can upgrade the software and then test it all out (software & data), before upgrading the production servers.

Since we are an international site, what time zone is the "Friday Evening" when this will all start?
 
You mean , I might just have to sit down and read in front of my stereo ? THE HORRORS !

Thanks for the heads up and thanks for your hard work .
 
I knew it had to be something more than a site backup. ;)

Thanks for all the hard work to keep the site running smoothly. :yes:

I worry for some AK addicts logging in on Sunday night after such a long gap. :worried: :D
 
Question: Will Videokarma be down also? If not it might be a place to hang out.

Good luck! We'll be sending positive waves.
 
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