New Server [Old Topic]

[scottsm]

We are all sick of it, the lag, the constant memory issues, the weird back end we can't touch in fear we will blow up the server. Well as of last night I have had enough, we are switching server hosts. I will continue to pay for the server we have for one more month to get everyone transferred over to the new one. I'll put your mind at ease and answer a few questions.

Q - Will we have a brand new map?
A - No, exact same map. I took a backup at 8:30pm est. As I write this it's being transfered to the new server.

Q - Will there be any downtime?
A - Technically no since the old server is still up you can still hang out/converse. However you will lose any current progress after 8:30pm est. Sorry there is no way around this.

Q- How long will this take?
A - Hopefully it will be ready by tomorrow afternoon.

Here are the old server specs:

3gb of ram
100mb connection (on one computer)
1-46 slots.
I paid 64.99 a month for this.

This server was good for awhile, but now it does not function well at all.

Here are the new server specs:

Ultimate Tier

Recommended for 1-100 Players.
4.7GB Dedicated RAM.
7GB .
SolusVM VPS Management Panel.
Dedicated IP - No typing ports.
100Mbit/s Uplink speed.
RAMDisk Powered.
Fully Managed - Free Mod & Plugin installation.
Includes Root & FTP Access.
For the absolute best of Minecraft Servers.

Monthly Payment; $51.95/month

Read more: tardiscraft.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=sd&action=display&thread=188&page=1#ixzz1acdq4Ugu

As you can see we are paying less for a far greater server. I will post an IP address when it is ready. I have to install plugins and copy over the whitelist and such.

[auntbeast]

dedicated ip? Can you route a domain to it? Do you have a domain?

[yoda5212]

*Jaw drops*

[askrobert1234]

This news is only cool if I approve of it.

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I approve of it.

[XxSlasheDxX]

Cannot wait for this. But I was wondering,

Oct 12, 2011 20:47:46 GMT -5 scottsm said:

However you will lose any current progress after 8:30pm est. Sorry there is no way around this.
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Does this mean all the stuff we do after 8:30pm est is lost, or anything we have already done is lost after 8:30?

[scottsm]

Everything you have done AFTER 8:30pm est is lost. We are dealing with backups here. Sorry guys, thats the only downside.

[auntbeast]

He made a back up at 8:30. (Actually, he screwed that one up and redid one later) THAT is the map that will be loaded. Any changes you do AFTER that back up was made, will be lost.

I'm hanging out, trying to let folks know as they log in. We have some folks down under that may not have heard the news. Fair warning and all.

[auntbeast]

When do we get the ip?

[scottsm]

Having some plugin problems again. I am waiting for their "lightning fast service". "Lightning Fast" being "Slower than a dozen retards". Sorry guys, it's ready when it's ready.

[auntbeast]

HEY! We are a dozen re...wait..um...

I know you are doing your best. All I can say is thank GOD Griff isn't doing it.

[scottsm]

I sent them two letters, one on the support ticket and one to live support (Live support is always offline). I was not nice on either of them. I get a little irritated when they have a testimonial on the front page boasting "Lightning-fast service" and I've been waiting for nearly a day. These guys have a shit load of customers, what do they do all day jack off? They really need to hire some people to take care of this shit.

[askgriff]

Well once we are up and running we may not need much customer service/support... especially having full FTP and such.

I hope.

[auntbeast]

I have used providers for services in the past that I knew had bad customer service, but offered a reliable service. I used MetroPCS for years, very, very seldom ever had a problem. When I did, I played hell with customer service, but 99% of the time, it wasn't an issue.

If their servers run what they say they run at the performance they promise, I'll take some lacking support, I'd far rather the deficiency be in support of the product, than the product.

That being said, we can't see how good their product is until their support gets their shit together.

[askrobert1234]

Speaking of that... How is the new server coming along?

Did the dozen retards finally put a response? XD

[salusi]

Cant you just create a new backup scott. Then the things we do now wont be lost