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RS246.com Upgrade

Post by PhilT » Thu Feb 16, 2017 1:02 pm

It's really happening this time and it's a biggie!!!

Just a heads up that anytime soon we'll be moving server (Datacenter, server, etc).

The new server is in Germany (value for money) and upgrades the hardware (8 cores, 32GB RAM, twin 500GB SSD) and connection (from 100MB to 1000MB)!!!

At the same time the forum software will get upgraded (Responsive UI) and we're likely to enable https (encrypted) access to all of RS246.

We usually do a move like this every 3 to 4 years. It's a significant challenge and there will be issues/interruptions. Please use this thread to report anything that needs fixing.

Thank you for all your support.

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Re: RS246.com Upgrade

Post by chunky79 » Thu Feb 16, 2017 9:39 pm

Thanks for all the hard work you put into keeping the site running MrT :bowdown:
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Re: RS246.com Upgrade

Post by PhilT » Thu Feb 16, 2017 9:43 pm

It's a pleasure mate. We always said we would keep it running as long as the members kept it busy. There's a fine bunch of people here and it's well worth investing in :)
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Re: RS246.com Upgrade

Post by mavada » Thu Feb 16, 2017 11:24 pm

Much appreciated Phil :thumbs:
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Re: RS246.com Upgrade

Post by Shoppinit » Fri Feb 17, 2017 9:15 am

PhilT wrote: we're likely to enable https (encrypted) access to all of RS246.
Yay.

Good luck with the upgrade. Hope it goes smoothly.
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Post by Surrey Sam » Fri Feb 17, 2017 11:01 am

Thanks Boss, it's great to see a forum growing :thumbs:
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Re: RS246.com Upgrade

Post by FaisalJ » Fri Feb 17, 2017 3:49 pm

I'll add my thanks too! Cheers Phil!
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Re: RS246.com Upgrade

Post by PhilT » Fri Feb 17, 2017 4:01 pm

Cheers guys. A few bits moved already and had some challenges. Next it's all the bits that make up RS246. It's gonna hurt!!!!!
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Re: RS246.com Upgrade

Post by Eddie555 » Fri Feb 17, 2017 4:11 pm

PhilT wrote:Cheers guys. A few bits moved already and had some challenges. Next it's all the bits that make up RS246. It's gonna hurt!!!!!
Keep up the good work. Take 2 paracetamol. 2 ibuprofen. A good smear of Vaseline and gently slide it in. Hopefully that will ease the pain.
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Re: RS246.com Upgrade

Post by doodlebug » Fri Feb 17, 2017 5:31 pm

Is this the upgrade or are we back to poor old Chunks' mum?
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Post by PhilT » Fri Feb 17, 2017 5:35 pm

I have some hard liquor at the ready too Eddie ;)
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Post by PhilT » Fri Feb 17, 2017 5:36 pm

doodlebug wrote:Is this the upgrade or are we back to poor old Chunks' mum?
That would be telling ;)
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Re: RS246.com Upgrade

Post by chunky79 » Fri Feb 17, 2017 9:14 pm

How has this got round to my mom even with bum_bum out the country?
Keep up the good work MrT, I've got some names that you need to ban from this site ^^^^^^^^
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Re: RS246.com Upgrade

Post by MikeFish » Fri Feb 17, 2017 9:18 pm

PhilT wrote:I have some hard liquor at the ready too Eddie ;)
Reminds me of some good old venues; Liquor in the front and poker in the rear.

Good workd Phil. Will we notice any difference when up and running in terms of looks? Not suggesting it needs changing as I'm happy with it the way it is, just wondering.
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Re: RS246.com Upgrade

Post by PhilT » Fri Feb 17, 2017 9:25 pm

Yes Mike. There'll be changes but it'll be very similar to how it is now. Hopefully just better :)
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