Re: LUG: Replacing the LUG server Thursday morning - Thu, 17 Nov 2011 08:55:03 -0500

Subject : Re: LUG: Replacing the LUG server Thursday morning

From : Brian Cottingham <spiffytech@gmail.[redacted]>

Date : Thu, 17 Nov 2011 08:55:03 -0500

On Mon 14 Nov 2011 01:42:14 PM EST, Brian Cottingham wrote:
> Hello! Thanks to an anonymous donor who wishes to remain anonymous,
> the Linux Users Group has a new server! *The changeover will take
> place Thursday morning.*
>
>
> _*Existing server users*_
> The server downtime window opens at 8:00am Thursday morning and closes
> at noon. The new server will have the same domain as the old server,
> short.csc.ncsu.edu. An announcement will be sent to the list when it's
> online.
>
> All home directories will be rsync'd over to the new server. *Any data
> added to your home directory after 8:00am Thursday morning may not
> make it over to the new server.*
> *
> *The LUG steering committee does not plan to back up any databases
> from short. Individual members are expected to perform their own
> database dumps and store that data in their home directories, then
> restore the data themselves on the new server. If you don't know how
> to back up your databases contact me or Michael Wright
> (mdwrigh2@ncsu.[redacted]) and we'll help you out.
>
> The passwd and shadow files from short will be copied to the new
> machine, so your existing logins should just work.
>
> We'll also copy over the Apache config and document roots, and install
> them on the new server.
>
> Please respond to this email if there are any specific packages you'd
> like the steering committee to install before the server is replaced.
>
>
> _*New server users*_
> If you weren't aware, the LUG provides a server for it's members* for
> non-commercial purposes, such as class projects, personal website
> hosting, or keeping an irssi session open.
>
> If you'd like an account on the new server, just send me an email and
> I'll set you up.
>
>
> * "Member" basically means the regular attendees recognize you at
> meetings and/or recognize your nick on IRC
>
> --
> Brian Cottingham
> President, LUG@NCSU

The LUG server replacement has been postponed- server room maintenance
went awry and we're not allowed in there until further notice. An
announcement will be sent out when a new downtime window for server
replacement is established.

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