Forum to be upgraded this week - Discussions

Hi All,

Well the time has come unfortunately. It's not just the Pro Tips videos that's causing the issues It's also the resources needed to run the forum and we can't continue to run like this without being on our own dedicated server.

The forum is going to be moved onto It's own dedicated server. Most likely happening on Thursday night 7pm onwards and will take all night to migrate over.

I'm shipping bricks at this point and pray that all the data goes across. We have so many modifications so fingers crossed it all goes smoothly.

I'm paying a professional person with the hosting company to do this for us as I will surely stuff it!!!!

I will advise what night it is happening as soon as I know.....Prayers are welcome...lol

As said in the other post OH MY BUDDHA

Hi AB - if you need someone to eyeball the plan and check nothing is missed let me know. I can also have some devs on standby if you need them in an emergency. We do stuff like this all the time!

Jas

Also - in terms of migration you can do a "make before break" move and that way you can have the new live environment setup and tested prior to the cutover - just means replicating the DB until shutdown and then only appending new data in the outage window. Saves a lot of time!

Jas

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Originally Posted by lorrieandjas

Also - in terms of migration you can do a "make before break" move and that way you can have the new live environment setup and tested prior to the cutover - just means replicating the DB until shutdown and then only appending new data in the outage window. Saves a lot of time!

Jas

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Thanks for your help Jas, yes I'm going to keep this DB going here until I am 100% happy with the new one. Thanks for your offer mate, I really hope it goes smoothly....I'm getting anxiety already...lol

No stress, no preasure AB.

Just like Jas says. Setup your migration environment first and then cut over once you are happy. If you need a few "pre-testers" just sing out. Im sure you will get quite a few hands to help out, me included!

One thing I say to my users is ...... BACKUP!!

Make a copy of your DB and any settings configuration files (Even if you print them out and put them on your desk...) Store the DB in a place well away from the online environment just as a precaution.

You'll be right mate.

Cheers,

Rob

Do you need a injection of Funds Mate ???

Andy,

I have full confidence in you mate,

Don't stress,

Keep up the great work,

Cheers,

Tonks

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Originally Posted by bob

do you need a injection of funds mate ???

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only need to ask mate enough members to help
with the change over

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Originally Posted by Bob

Do you need a injection of Funds Mate ???

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I'm ready to be a Forum Sponsor if someone can guide me in how to do this.
Cuppa

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Originally Posted by Bob

Do you need a injection of Funds Mate ???

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Hey mate, I won't lie...lol It's going to kill any money made off the forum but I wan't to work towards possibly having a vendors sponsored section where vendors get their own personal forum to showcase their gear in their own section rather then a single category with all their posts getting lost.

Any other ideas are welcome too...

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Originally Posted by Cuppa

I'm ready to be a Forum Sponsor if someone can guide me in how to do this.
Cuppa

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Go here mate: http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/sponsorship.html

Andy, yell out if you need anything mate. don't be shy!!!!! Don't let the forum take food off your table mate;)

Umm - how about a free dedicated server or two? :)

Jas

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Originally Posted by lorrieandjas

Umm - how about a free dedicated server or two? :)

Jas

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I can't ask you for that Jas, I should of bloody talked to you about this as well before I changed over to this new server too!!!!!!!!!!

All good mate - offers there - but if you need anything for Thursday let me know.

Jas

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Originally Posted by lorrieandjas

All good mate - offers there - but if you need anything for Thursday let me know.

Jas

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I should of talked to you before this....

All good AB - I reckon it will go alright - and I do have some ideas I'll PM you for "cost recovery". I may even know who you are hosting with so if they are someone I know I'll have a chat about fees and see if we can't get you a better deal!

Jas

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Originally Posted by Nisshead

Go here mate: http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/sponsorship.html

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Thanks Nisshead (& Roofy via PM) - all done now thanks.
BTW AB, the sponsorship button doesn't show on the iPad, the search box covers it.

Cuppa

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Originally Posted by Cuppa

Thanks Nisshead (& Roofy via PM) - all done now thanks.
BTW AB, the sponsorship button doesn't show on the iPad, the search box covers it.

Cuppa

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Thanks for that Cuppa. Once my anxiety levels taper down Ill look into it....LMAO

Hey AB - if you get a chance send me the migration plan your hosting guys is proposing so I can see if there are any flaws or gotchas in it.

Jas

I have no idea on what this thread is all about, but it sound like its under control

So
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Well you know me thoughts................... get the manuals and protips into a forum sponsor only section even if you go onto a dedicated server.............

And I do like the idea of a dedicated server, not even going to ask the cost of that after you told me what the current plan is costing you....

And you already know I like your idea of the paid vendor section :)

Will reply to you PM later 2nite, but no stress

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Originally Posted by NissanGQ4.2

Well you know me thoughts................... get the manuals and protips into a forum sponsor only section even if you go onto a dedicated server.............

And I do like the idea of a dedicated server, not even going to ask the cost of that after you told me what the current plan is costing you....

And you already know I like your idea of the paid vendor section :)

Will reply to you PM later 2nite, but no stress

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It's actually not the manuals or the videos...Well the videos are munching the bandwidth but its more the resources needed for everyone to use the forum especially at peak times which is killing us.

Why are Patrols so damn popular....LMAO

AB don't ya just hate people! hahaha

are we there yet, are we there yet???

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AB don't ya just hate people! hahaha

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I don't really like people to be honest....BAHAHAH!!!!

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Sponsor vendor section bout time AB. Selling wares for free while you pay the advertising costs is ripping you. Pay up to sell up.

And mate, seriously, stop this self sacrifice thing and cover costs properly by way of forum membership. Put a realistic price on it. You don't need the numbers any more.

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Thanks Plassy I know mate I know...I'm trying to find a good plug in to show vendors products in a nice user friendly way but nothing really exists.

My idea is as follows...Any feedback is welcome please!

$50 per year for a general vendor post in the vendor thread and signature.....Cheap really!

$30 per month for a Vendor Sponsorship which gives you your own vendors forum in the vendor section. It will stay at the top the whole time with your own section to post as much as you want and your own logo displayed on the forum category, etc along with the signature, etc.

I just need to find a proper vendors plug in, someone has surely done this before!!!

yeh I agree with Plassy, raise the fees of Forum Sponsorship..........................
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Mods will still be free won't they?????? *LMAO*

I like turtles. If it means more room to Down load porn im all for it
I have no idea on computers and servers etc but am willing to see our yearly subscription go up to 20/25 a year rather than 15 to make ends meet. You do enough for the forum some may say you're a genuinely good bloke but we don't believe everything we read online

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I like turtles. If it means more room to Down load porn im all for it
I have no idea on computers and servers etc but am willing to see our yearly subscription go up to 20/25 a year rather than 15 to make ends meet. You do enough for the forum some may say you're a genuinely good bloke but we don't believe everything we read online

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Words from a true friend...lol....Harsh but fair!

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Thanks Plassy I know mate I know...I'm trying to find a good plug in to show vendors products in a nice user friendly way but nothing really exists.

My idea is as follows...Any feedback is welcome please!

$50 per year for a general vendor post in the vendor thread and signature.....Cheap really!

$30 per month for a Vendor Sponsorship which gives you your own vendors forum in the vendor section. It will stay at the top the whole time with your own section to post as much as you want and your own logo displayed on the forum category, etc along with the signature, etc.

I just need to find a proper vendors plug in, someone has surely done this before!!!

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Mate. Was talking to Darren about this very issue last week when he dropped a line.. those prices are f-in cheap...
I mentioned to him the price to get thread based advertising on anther well known patrol forum.. its 3 figures, and starts with a 3... And you still get lost in the soup...
Mate, ill be becoming a sponsor this week again after talking to Darren because what you have done for us is a huge step up into the market, and at those prices will continue to help out...
Sounds like some great ideas coming together...

And Jas, what the hell do you do for a living...? The only thing I can think of is bikie war lord... :p

Kallen Westbrook
Owner of
Westy's Accessories

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Originally Posted by Westy's Accessories

Mate. Was talking to Darren about this very issue last week when he dropped a line.. those prices are f-in cheap...
I mentioned to him the price to get thread based advertising on anther well known patrol forum.. its 3 figures, and starts with a 3... And you still get lost in the soup...
Mate, ill be becoming a sponsor this week again after talking to Darren because what you have done for us is a huge step up into the market, and at those prices will continue to help out...
Sounds like some great ideas coming together...

And Jas, what the hell do you do for a living...? The only thing I can think of is bikie war lord... :p

Kallen Westbrook
Owner of
Westy's Accessories

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Thanks for your support mate, let me get this forum moved over to a better place and I'll try and find a good software for the vendors to use and get noticed a lot more if they become a sponsor.

Can I advertise ....... he he!!!!!

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Originally Posted by Bloodyaussie

Can I advertise ....... he he!!!!!

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Sorry, seems were full up atm...:D

Kallen Westbrook
Owner of
Westy's Accessories

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Sorry, seems were full up atm...:D

Kallen Westbrook
Owner of
Westy's Accessories

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Full of what????????

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Full of what????????

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Bloody aussies!!

FanTapstic!

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Bloody aussies!!

FanTapstic!

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Ba hahahahahahahahahaha love ya work Lucas!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

OK AB it is time to ask for some assistance mate, so DO IT..........let us know how to help and we will pass the hat around.