It's that time of year again... - Teh Forum

<body> <div id="header"> <span class="left"> <span class="back"><a href="lthread_list.php?webtag=DEFAULT"><span class="image mobile_back" title="Back"></span></a></span> <span class="image mobile_logo" title="Beehive Forum Logo"></span> </span> <ul> <li> <a class="reply_all" href="lpost.php?webtag=DEFAULT&reply_to=34582.0&return_msg=34582.177"> <span class="image mobile_reply_all"></span><span class="text">Reply to All</span> </a> </li> <li> <a class="navigation" href="#"> <span class="image mobile_navigation"></span><span class="text">Show messages</span> </a> </li> <li> <a class="main" href="#"><span class="image mobile_menu" title="Menu"></span> </a> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="menu main"> <ul> <li><a href="lthread_list.php?webtag=DEFAULT">Messages</a></li> <li><a href="lpm.php?webtag=DEFAULT">Inbox</a></li> <li><a href="lsearch.php?webtag=DEFAULT">Search</a></li> <li><a href="llogon.php?webtag=DEFAULT">Login</a></li> </ul> </div> <div class="menu navigation"><a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=34582.1">1–10</a>…<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=34582.151">151–160</a><a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=34582.161">161–170</a><a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=34582.171">171–180</a><a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=34582.181">181–190</a>…<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=34582.211">211–220</a></div> <div id="page_content"> <h3 class="thread_title"><a href="index.php?webtag=DEFAULT&amp;msg=34582.177">It's that time of year again...</a> </h3> <div id="messages" data-navigation="34582_177_220_10"> <a name="a34582_177"></a><div class="message" id="message_34582_177"> <div class="message_header"> <div class="message_from"> From: DeannaG (CYBATRON)<span class="message_time"> 3 Oct 2008 08:28</span> <div class="clearer"></div> </div><div class="message_to">To: Peter (BOUGHTONP) <span><span class="image post_read" title="Read: 3 Oct 2008 17:55"></span></span> <span class="message_count">177 of 220</span><div class="clearer"></div> </div> </div> <div class="message_links"> <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=34582.177">34582.177</a> In reply to <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=34582.176">34582.176</a></div> <div class="message_body"> <p>We're kicking some money Matt's way this week, but if you send me the paypal information, CFN can send something in next week to help out.</p> <p> </p> <p>It'll also give me some time to check with the other owners and staff members and see if they can kick anything in too.</p> <p> </p> <p>I know I get a payment this week, so I can kick in at least 25 American. I don't know what that translates to at your end, never did understand that stuff, but it might get you a little closer. If the other owners and staff kick in, Beehive will get more.</p> <p> </p> <p>How does that sound to you?</p> <p> </p> <p>DP</p><div class="edit_text">EDITED: 3 Oct 2008 08:28 by CYBATRON</div> </div> <div class="message_footer"> <div class="message_footer_links"><a href="lpost.php?webtag=DEFAULT&reply_to=34582.177&return_msg=34582.177" class="reply"><span class="image post"></span>Reply</a></div> <div class="message_vote_form" data-msg="34582.177"> <span class="rating">0/0</span> <span class="image vote vote_down vote_down_off" title="Vote Down"></span> <span class="image vote vote_up vote_up_off" title="Vote Up"></span> </div> </div> </div><a name="a34582_178"></a><div class="message" id="message_34582_178"> <div class="message_header"> <div class="message_from"> From: ANT_THOMAS<span class="message_time"> 3 Oct 2008 11:16</span> <div class="clearer"></div> </div><div class="message_to">To: DeannaG (CYBATRON) <span><span class="image post_read" title="Read: 4 Oct 2008 02:12"></span></span> <span class="message_count">178 of 220</span><div class="clearer"></div> </div> </div> <div class="message_links"> <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=34582.178">34582.178</a> In reply to <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=34582.177#a34582_177" target="_self">34582.177</a></div> <div class="message_body"> <p>Fantabulous!</p> <p> </p> <p>You guys do a lot of kicking, hope you don't get sore feet!</p></div> <div class="message_footer"> <div class="message_footer_links"><a href="lpost.php?webtag=DEFAULT&reply_to=34582.178&return_msg=34582.177" class="reply"><span class="image post"></span>Reply</a></div> <div class="message_vote_form" data-msg="34582.178"> <span class="rating">0/0</span> <span class="image vote vote_down vote_down_off" title="Vote Down"></span> <span class="image vote vote_up vote_up_off" title="Vote Up"></span> </div> </div> </div><a name="a34582_179"></a><div class="message" id="message_34582_179"> <div class="message_header"> <div class="message_from"> From: Peter (BOUGHTONP)<span class="message_time"> 3 Oct 2008 17:58</span> <div class="clearer"></div> </div><div class="message_to">To: DeannaG (CYBATRON) <span><span class="image post_read" title="Read: 4 Oct 2008 02:12"></span></span> <span class="message_count">179 of 220</span><div class="clearer"></div> </div> </div> <div class="message_links"> <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=34582.179">34582.179</a> In reply to <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=34582.177#a34582_177" target="_self">34582.177</a></div> <div class="message_body"> What Ant said. <span class="emoticon e_smile" title=":)"><span class="e__">:)</span></span><br /> <br /> <br /> I've just sent you the relevant PM.</div> <div class="message_footer"> <div class="message_footer_links"><a href="lpost.php?webtag=DEFAULT&reply_to=34582.179&return_msg=34582.177" class="reply"><span class="image post"></span>Reply</a></div> <div class="message_vote_form" data-msg="34582.179"> <span class="rating">0/0</span> <span class="image vote vote_down vote_down_off" title="Vote Down"></span> <span class="image vote vote_up vote_up_off" title="Vote Up"></span> </div> </div> </div><a name="a34582_180"></a><div class="message" id="message_34582_180"> <div class="message_header"> <div class="message_from"> From: Peter (BOUGHTONP)<span class="message_time"> 3 Oct 2008 19:00</span> <div class="clearer"></div> </div><div class="message_to">To: Matt <span><span class="image post_read" title="Read: 3 Oct 2008 19:10"></span></span> <span class="message_count">180 of 220</span><div class="clearer"></div> </div> </div> <div class="message_links"> <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=34582.180">34582.180</a> In reply to <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=34582.175">34582.175</a></div> <div class="message_body"> Regarding the RHEL3/5 stuff, they've replied with this:<br /> <br /> <div class="quotetext" id="quote"><b>quote: </b></div><div class="quote">Yes we could do that .<br /> <br /> You can switch to one of the plans available on<br /> <a href="http://eurovps.com/vps_hosting/unix_plesk_vps_servers.asp">http://eurovps.com/vps_hosting/unix_plesk_vps_servers.asp</a> .<br /> <br /> We would migrate your data and preserve your Ip's if you maintain the annual subscription. The Centos 5 version ma be chosen for your needs.<br /> <br /> Kindly let us know your thoughts about the same.</div><br /> <br /> (As you probably know, Centos is almost identical to RHEL, just with the trademarked stuff stripped out.)<br /> <br /> <br /> On a side matter, I looked at the original post (to compare prices) and the currencies have all gone funny.<div class="edit_text">EDITED: 3 Oct 2008 19:00 by BOUGHTONP</div> </div> <div class="message_footer"> <div class="message_footer_links"><a href="lpost.php?webtag=DEFAULT&reply_to=34582.180&return_msg=34582.177" class="reply"><span class="image post"></span>Reply</a></div> <div class="message_vote_form" data-msg="34582.180"> <span class="rating">0/0</span> <span class="image vote vote_down vote_down_off" title="Vote Down"></span> <span class="image vote vote_up vote_up_off" title="Vote Up"></span> </div> </div> </div><a name="a34582_181"></a><div class="message" id="message_34582_181"> <div class="message_header"> <div class="message_from"> From: Matt<span class="message_time"> 3 Oct 2008 19:19</span> <div class="clearer"></div> </div><div class="message_to">To: Peter (BOUGHTONP) <span><span class="image post_read" title="Read: 3 Oct 2008 19:19"></span></span> <span class="message_count">181 of 220</span><div class="clearer"></div> </div> </div> <div class="message_links"> <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=34582.181">34582.181</a> In reply to <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=34582.177#a34582_180" target="_self">34582.180</a></div> <div class="message_body"> Are they saying there's no extra charge to upgrade? <br /> <br /> If that's the case do it!</div> <div class="message_footer"> <div class="message_footer_links"><a href="lpost.php?webtag=DEFAULT&reply_to=34582.181&return_msg=34582.177" class="reply"><span class="image post"></span>Reply</a></div> <div class="message_vote_form" data-msg="34582.181"> <span class="rating">0/0</span> <span class="image vote vote_down vote_down_off" title="Vote Down"></span> <span class="image vote vote_up vote_up_off" title="Vote Up"></span> </div> </div> </div><a name="a34582_182"></a><div class="message" id="message_34582_182"> <div class="message_header"> <div class="message_from"> From: Peter (BOUGHTONP)<span class="message_time"> 3 Oct 2008 19:36</span> <div class="clearer"></div> </div><div class="message_to">To: Matt <span><span class="image post_read" title="Read: 3 Oct 2008 19:56"></span></span> <span class="message_count">182 of 220</span><div class="clearer"></div> </div> </div> <div class="message_links"> <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=34582.182">34582.182</a> In reply to <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=34582.177#a34582_181" target="_self">34582.181</a></div> <div class="message_body"> That seems to be what they're saying... although not sure if he's asking which plan or not.<br /> I'm guessing they wouldn't give us the CT 8800P for free.<br /> Currently we're on a 512MB plan with 10GB disk, which matches closest to CT 2800P, however price-wise we're equiv to ~€50 a month, which is nearest to the CT 4800P.<br /> <br /> <br /> Do you have suitable backups of everything, in case of standard upgrade disaster situation?</div> <div class="message_footer"> <div class="message_footer_links"><a href="lpost.php?webtag=DEFAULT&reply_to=34582.182&return_msg=34582.177" class="reply"><span class="image post"></span>Reply</a></div> <div class="message_vote_form" data-msg="34582.182"> <span class="rating">0/0</span> <span class="image vote vote_down vote_down_off" title="Vote Down"></span> <span class="image vote vote_up vote_up_off" title="Vote Up"></span> </div> </div> </div><a name="a34582_183"></a><div class="message" id="message_34582_183"> <div class="message_header"> <div class="message_from"> From: Matt<span class="message_time"> 3 Oct 2008 21:03</span> <div class="clearer"></div> </div><div class="message_to">To: Peter (BOUGHTONP) <span><span class="image post_read" title="Read: 4 Oct 2008 16:45"></span></span> <span class="message_count">183 of 220</span><div class="clearer"></div> </div> </div> <div class="message_links"> <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=34582.183">34582.183</a> In reply to <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=34582.177#a34582_182" target="_self">34582.182</a></div> <div class="message_body"> If they're happy to give us the CT 4800P for no extra charge that would be good. We'd actually gain a little bit more RAM. Best to get them to clarify their position I guess.<br /> <br /> Backup wise, I have a week old one, but it would probably make sense to ask them when they can do it (if not immediatly) and I can do a backup and shut down the forum just prior to them doing the move so that nothing goes astray.</div> <div class="message_footer"> <div class="message_footer_links"><a href="lpost.php?webtag=DEFAULT&reply_to=34582.183&return_msg=34582.177" class="reply"><span class="image post"></span>Reply</a></div> <div class="message_vote_form" data-msg="34582.183"> <span class="rating">0/0</span> <span class="image vote vote_down vote_down_off" title="Vote Down"></span> <span class="image vote vote_up vote_up_off" title="Vote Up"></span> </div> </div> </div><a name="a34582_184"></a><div class="message" id="message_34582_184"> <div class="message_header"> <div class="message_from"> From: DeannaG (CYBATRON)<span class="message_time"> 4 Oct 2008 02:14</span> <div class="clearer"></div> </div><div class="message_to">To: ANT_THOMAS <span><span class="image post_read" title="Read: 4 Oct 2008 07:55"></span></span> <span class="message_count">184 of 220</span><div class="clearer"></div> </div> </div> <div class="message_links"> <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=34582.184">34582.184</a> In reply to <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=34582.177#a34582_178" target="_self">34582.178</a></div> <div class="message_body"> Aerobics. Gotta love'em. <span class="emoticon e_smile" title=":)"><span class="e__">:)</span></span></div> <div class="message_footer"> <div class="message_footer_links"><a href="lpost.php?webtag=DEFAULT&reply_to=34582.184&return_msg=34582.177" class="reply"><span class="image post"></span>Reply</a></div> <div class="message_vote_form" data-msg="34582.184"> <span class="rating">0/0</span> <span class="image vote vote_down vote_down_off" title="Vote Down"></span> <span class="image vote vote_up vote_up_off" title="Vote Up"></span> </div> </div> </div><a name="a34582_185"></a><div class="message" id="message_34582_185"> <div class="message_header"> <div class="message_from"> From: DeannaG (CYBATRON)<span class="message_time"> 4 Oct 2008 02:15</span> <div class="clearer"></div> </div><div class="message_to">To: Peter (BOUGHTONP) <span><span class="image post_read" title="Read: 4 Oct 2008 16:45"></span></span> <span class="message_count">185 of 220</span><div class="clearer"></div> </div> </div> <div class="message_links"> <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=34582.185">34582.185</a> In reply to <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=34582.177#a34582_179" target="_self">34582.179</a></div> <div class="message_body"> Thanks. I'll see it gets put to good use. <span class="emoticon e_smile" title=":)"><span class="e__">:)</span></span></div> <div class="message_footer"> <div class="message_footer_links"><a href="lpost.php?webtag=DEFAULT&reply_to=34582.185&return_msg=34582.177" class="reply"><span class="image post"></span>Reply</a></div> <div class="message_vote_form" data-msg="34582.185"> <span class="rating">0/0</span> <span class="image vote vote_down vote_down_off" title="Vote Down"></span> <span class="image vote vote_up vote_up_off" title="Vote Up"></span> </div> </div> </div><a name="a34582_186"></a><div class="message" id="message_34582_186"> <div class="message_header"> <div class="message_from"> From: Peter (BOUGHTONP)<span class="message_time"> 4 Oct 2008 23:24</span> <div class="clearer"></div> </div><div class="message_to">To: Matt <span><span class="image post_read" title="Read: 4 Oct 2008 23:38"></span></span> <span class="message_count">186 of 220</span><div class="clearer"></div> </div> </div> <div class="message_links"> <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=34582.186">34582.186</a> In reply to <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=34582.177#a34582_183" target="_self">34582.183</a></div> <div class="message_body"> Gah, I'm not sure how to take their answer again... <span class="emoticon e_unsure" title=":/"><span class="e__">:/</span></span><br /> <br /> <div class="quotetext" id="quote"><b>quote: </b>me</div><div class="quote">Thanks Sam.<br /> <br /> Just to clarify: we would be moved across to the equivalent Centos 5 plan (the CT 4800P ?), and everything would be migrated so no need to re-configure or anything else?<br /> <br /> Can you give a rough estimate on how long this would take, and when it could be done?<br /> (this would allow us to give advance warning to users, "site will be down for approx X hours/minutes at X time")<br /> </div><br /> <br /> <div class="quotetext" id="quote"><b>quote: </b>william@eurovps</div><div class="quote">We are verifying your query and will update you our findings soon.</div><br /> <div class="quotetext" id="quote"><b>quote: </b>sam@eurovps</div><div class="quote">The maximum downtime involved is 5 hours and we would complete the process for you as in plesk of the old server.</div></div> <div class="message_footer"> <div class="message_footer_links"><a href="lpost.php?webtag=DEFAULT&reply_to=34582.186&return_msg=34582.177" class="reply"><span class="image post"></span>Reply</a></div> <div class="message_vote_form" data-msg="34582.186"> <span class="rating">0/0</span> <span class="image vote vote_down vote_down_off" title="Vote Down"></span> <span class="image vote vote_up vote_up_off" title="Vote Up"></span> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="message_page_footer"> <ul> <li class="right_col"><form accept-charset="utf-8" method="get" action="lmessages.php" target="_self"><input type="hidden" name="webtag" id="webtag" class="bhinputtext" value="DEFAULT" dir="ltr" /><input type="hidden" name="msg" id="msg" class="bhinputtext" value="34582.187" dir="ltr" /><input type="submit" name="submit" id="keep_reading" value="Keep reading…" class="button" /></form></li> </ul> </div> </div> </body>