Welcome to the new server

Post by **psi29a** » Thu Mar 15, 2007 2:05 am

So, yeah... we are online and rocking.

There will be a few hiccups as I transfer things over the next couple of days.

Your donations at work!

And here are the pics:

The front shot of 'rift' our new server

the inside shot...

The system is hella fast, more so than the previous server.

Post by **hadi** » Thu Mar 15, 2007 4:15 am

surf away my fellow leechers

Post by **Ayanami** » Thu Mar 15, 2007 4:56 am

I can already tell the difference. Site is much faster now. Or at least feels that way to me. Thanks, you spoil us.

Post by **Sandman** » Thu Mar 15, 2007 6:25 am

Damn look at all those empty ram slots got to fill those up aye

How much will that set you/us back??

Post by **Eldo** » Thu Mar 15, 2007 9:51 am

I am so aroused.

Post by **Devil_Dante** » Thu Mar 15, 2007 10:41 am

Eldo wrote:[sarcasm]I am so aroused.[/sarcasm]

lol nice

+1

Post by **psi29a** » Thu Mar 15, 2007 12:45 pm

The server currently has 4 slots of 6 filled (picture was taken before I filled the 2nd bank), so we are kicking with 2G of ram.

We can either fill of the last (3rd) bank with 2 sticks of 512GB, 1GB, or 2GB. Figured if we ever need to go that route, we can, but more than 2G is unnecessary unless the forums takes off and mysql can't store the tables in ram anymore.

This is the first full day of it running under 'normal' load so please feel free to hammer it more than usual.

There may be some downtime while things are being 'fixed'. Hopefully you all won't notice a thing.

The server now lives in Richmond Virginia, where my main office is located. 4 hour drive away, but still nice to have closer than Austin Texas.

Post by **Eldo** » Thu Mar 15, 2007 12:57 pm

psi29a wrote:The server currently has 4 slots of 6 filled (picture was taken before I filled the 2nd bank), so we are kicking with 2G of ram.

We can either fill of the last (3rd) bank with 2 sticks of 512GB, 1GB, or 2GB. Figured if we ever need to go that route, we can, but more than 2G is unnecessary unless the forums takes off and mysql can't store the tables in ram anymore.

Oh! Oh! Tell me MORE!

Post by **Sandman** » Thu Mar 15, 2007 9:37 pm

Right on I am so glad that peoples donations are going to good use

Post by **Brainpiercing** » Thu Mar 15, 2007 9:43 pm

You're the man, Psi.

And the donators.

But why is your main office four hours drive away (from your home?)?

Post by **psi29a** » Thu Mar 15, 2007 10:11 pm

Brainpiercing wrote:But why is your main office four hours drive away (from your home?)?

Because we have two offices, one in Richmond (where Cingo servers are located) and one in Blacksburg, where I work.

I can't host here in Blacksburg, against the ToS of VTCRC... they would catch on. *grin*

Richmond on the other hand, they own the building. So its cool.

Post by **LordMune** » Thu Mar 15, 2007 10:12 pm

F5'in dis shit like it owes me money!

Post by **Shaka Zulu** » Thu Mar 15, 2007 10:21 pm

Cool, dont know how it changes things, and never downloaded a chapter off this site, but I'll drink and salute to this anyway

Post by **Sandman** » Thu Mar 15, 2007 11:03 pm

So can the new server do any new tricks??? Like tell the future or something JK

Post by **psi29a** » Fri Mar 16, 2007 12:03 am

Shaka Zulu wrote:Cool, dont know how it changes things, and never downloaded a chapter off this site, but I'll drink and salute to this anyway

It changes the fact that I don't have shell out $75 a month to host eg, it's scanlated manga, and that the forums run faster. That translates to the fact that if I have to do some budgeting around the house to pay the bills, I don't have to close down Mindwerks & EG make ends meet.

Post by **Shaka Zulu** » Fri Mar 16, 2007 1:07 pm

Sounds like a sound investing. Thanks for the dedication you put in this btw. Not sure people thank you often, but its cool to see you do things like this when there isnt any profit in it.

Post by **psi29a** » Fri Mar 16, 2007 3:27 pm

Thank you sir, most kind of you. Just out of curiosity, where do you download your manga from? I assume a direct download of some kind, otherwise the tracker is also hosted on the server here as well.

Post by **Shaka Zulu** » Fri Mar 16, 2007 4:10 pm

I actually dont read much of manga (more of a anime viewer, or used to be, not seen anime for over a year now). Mostly out of laziness or not knowing exactly where to find the mangas I want (hence I have no clue of the lingo in online mangas and stuff, hence why some idiot mod here insulted me a while ago for not knowing what scanlation meant).

The ones I read, is the ones Libaax downloads (he is my leeching pimp, wouldnt have read any of the stuff if he didnt introduce them), like Beck and stuff. Not many in total. Same with comics, I read whatever he downloads (or buys). Stopped reading many great mangas simply because I didnt bother downloading it myself, no idea why(same thing for Bezerk, only read upto vl 9, loved it, but just didnt read further).

Bit weird when I now think about it. stopped reading many mangas/comics I think are great for no reason...

Post by **Eldo** » Fri Mar 16, 2007 11:30 pm

The only manga I read is Berserk. I can't be bothered to read the rest of the mangas, especially when I'm a mile behind.

If we have to test the limits of the server, let's host porn.

Post by **Brainpiercing** » Sat Mar 17, 2007 10:31 am

Eldo wrote: If we have to test the limits of the server, let's host porn.

Quoted for... well... support?

Post by **psi29a** » Mon Mar 19, 2007 12:40 pm

Well that was fucking fun! So, I was attempting to setup some temp monitoring software when BAM! The server locks up upon probing for heat sensors.

This was my fault because I didn't give the 'This may hang server, if it does don't run this test again.' message, much thought. Never happened before to me. Well, it has now I sure won't run that again.

Many apologies to anyone who couldn't stand being away from the forum on a Sunday.

In other related news, Fuji has joined us as a Mod-Hand and she has a special treat for everyone which we will unveil soon.

Post by **Tempest** » Mon Mar 19, 2007 7:10 pm

psi29a wrote: In other related news, Fuji has joined us as a Mod-Hand and she has a special treat for everyone which we will unveil soon.

Unless it's saucy pictures I can't think of anything that would warrent getting Modship, or my attention.

Post by **psi29a** » Mon Mar 19, 2007 8:14 pm

Tempest wrote:
psi29a wrote: In other related news, Fuji has joined us as a Mod-Hand and she has a special treat for everyone which we will unveil soon.
Unless it's saucy pictures I can't think of anything that would warrent getting Modship, or my attention.

Hehe, just wait and see. I think a few around here will get a laugh out of it and perhaps draw in some new blood around here.

Post by **ZoddsNo1Fan** » Mon Mar 19, 2007 9:28 pm

PSI what area of IT do you work? I work networking. Managing switches/routers, pc's, server farms. Work primarily with cisco and other networking companies.

Post by **psi29a** » Mon Mar 19, 2007 9:54 pm

ZoddsNo1Fan wrote:PSI what area of IT do you work? I work networking. Managing switches/routers, pc's, server farms. Work primarily with cisco and other networking companies.

I did everything from Cisco networking, copper cable/coax and fiber based ethernet mediums, to building scalable systems for government contractors and medical firms, using linux and microsoft based solutions.

I was CCNA certified from 2000 to 2004.

You name, I've probably touched it or worked on it.

I left IT after graduation from Uni in 2005, I'm a software engineer by profession and degree now. No more beeper and being on call on weekends, so I'm mostly stress free now.

Why do ya ask?

We may have an IT position available in Richmond, VA soon, so if anyone has a resume/cv feel free to send my way.

Linux experience is a requirement, especially dealing in Debian/Ubuntu in a high density clustered environment.

ps: psi of psi29a is not an acronym, so no need to capitalize, just cut & paste.