Re: LUG: Replacing the LUG server Thursday morning - Thu, 17 Nov 2011 10:14:38 -0500

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

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

Date : Thu, 17 Nov 2011 10:14:38 -0500

On Thu 17 Nov 2011 08:55:03 AM EST, Brian Cottingham wrote:
> 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.

The new replacement window is today from noon to 1500.

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