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Truculent
October 1st, 2007, 02:56 PM
I have been unable to access the site for almost four days.Has there been a problem?



WebMaster
October 1st, 2007, 03:14 PM
Hello Folks,

First of all, please accept my apologies in regards to recent connectivity problems with DefenceTalk.com and other sites (SDF, etc.).

Due to load (assumption) early Friday morning we ran into certain OS/Software problems with the server which meant the server had to be rebuilt. After fixing software issues we started experiencing hardware problems with the server and it had to be replaced.

The reason we were down for so long is the amount of data. It had to be moved somewhere safe for the server to be rebuilt. The backup and restore took most of the time but everything has been restored and sites should be running normally now.

Since March 2003, this was the first major time that defencetalk.com was down for more than 3 days... sorry about that.

Thanks for understanding and enjoy!
radiosilence
October 1st, 2007, 03:28 PM
Good to have DT back!
Tasman
October 1st, 2007, 07:31 PM
The worse thing was not knowing what the issue was. It was reassuring to 'talk' with a few other members (via email or on other forums) and find out that all were 'in the same boat.'

You don't realise how much you miss something until it isn't there. Anyway, good to have you back DT! :cool:

Tas
Ozzy Blizzard
October 2nd, 2007, 12:47 AM
Me too! I was having DT withdrawl symptoms!!!! was it a local problem?
WebMaster
October 2nd, 2007, 02:48 AM
It was combination of software/hardware issues. :)
WebMaster
October 2nd, 2007, 10:35 PM
Are you guys getting new post reply notifications?
metro
October 3rd, 2007, 01:07 AM
Are you guys getting new post reply notifications?

Great you're back up and running!
I thought it was my computer since my ISP went down around the same time and had to reconfigure my computer settings.

I haven't received any e-mail notifications, yet. If you want to reply as a "test," I'll let you know!

cheers
Investigator
October 3rd, 2007, 01:39 AM
Comments deleted.
metro
October 3rd, 2007, 01:48 AM
Yes, the email notifications are coming through. Good work to your team in getting the site up an running again.

huh... that's strange. When I look at subscribed threads, I see someone new has posted there.
But, I'm not getting the "Instant Notification" in my e-mail, that "X" has just replied (I do "my profile" set to receive the notifications)?:confused:
e.g. no e-mail notification that "Investigator" replied.
Investigator
October 3rd, 2007, 01:57 AM
Comments deleted.
metro
October 3rd, 2007, 02:05 AM
Yet your response led to a new notification email coming to my inbox. Maybe i'm just really special (and not short bus special:) ).

Well, that reply worked:D
I guess I'm the one with a IQ challenged "inbox." I opened a "Smart Folder" and your second reply came through.:cheers