TGT Turbo - New Server

[Texas1911]

We're moving to a new home, this box has WAY more processing and data power so the forum should see a boost in speed. We are doing a dynamic migration rather than just shutting down the forum, and this may affect some users negatively.

The new server is setup and we're migrating as we speak. We're using automated scripts to sync the boxes on the fly, and we'll be shifting the DNS server over as soon as I write this message.

What does this mean for me?

Because DNS propagation can take some time (up to 72 hours for most) you will be hitting the old server. You should be seeing the correct forum version due to the servers syncing with each other but it is possible that your post may disappear into space, thread not show up, threads get out of order, etc.

The vast majority of the server population should hit the new box quickly. Those of you that access via mobile sources and slower ISPs may take up to 3 - 5 days for the DNS to propagate. Usually once I route the DNS I can see a live site on my end in less than 5 minutes (part of the reason why I host DNS routing services on GoDaddy).

If for whatever reason you get any funky errors or issues, please PM me. My email may not work during this transition.

Forum uploads (pictures and the sort) are suspended until the DNS propagates to limit sync time. If you cannot attach images, this is why.

 

[Dawico]

I don't understand what most of that stuff is, but it sounds like a good thing. I guess I'll let you proceed as planned.

If the site has to go down for any reason though, I expect ample warning.

 

[zembonez]

Is this happening for everybody on the box or just TGT?

 

[Texas1911]

Is this happening for everybody on the box or just TGT?

TGT right now. We're working out the process / bugs before we touch TMC.

 

[zembonez]

That's cool. Just let me know when you are going to start with us.

Hope all goes well!

 

[Glockster69]

. . . I guess I'll let you proceed as planned.

If the site has to go down for any reason though, I expect ample warning.

I expect remuneration if site goes down.

 

[Texas1911]

There might be a bump or two but the site shouldn't go down for an extended period of time. I just switched the DNS routing, so we'll soon find out.

 

[Mexican_Hippie]

Diagnostic FYI:

I lost the site for an hour or so on my laptop. Kept going to GoDaddy. Figured it was a DNS issue, or that the internet is just plain shitty up here in New Jersey (like everything else).

Its back up and working on Tapatalk on my blackberry now.

 

[Texas1911]

Diagnostic FYI:

I lost the site for an hour or so on my laptop. Kept going to GoDaddy. Figured it was a DNS issue, or that the internet is just plain shitty up here in New Jersey (like everything else).

Its back up and working on Tapatalk on my blackberry now.

Yeah, I had to park the domain to engage the nameserver hosting change. So it made the site disappear for an hour for some.

 

[Jakashh]

Is this why the new home page with the bolt gun shows up when I type TexasGunTalk.com into my browser?

 

[Texas1911]

Is this why the new home page with the bolt gun shows up when I type TexasGunTalk.com into my browser?

Good call ... I need to re-enable the 301 redirect. We had turned it off earlier.

Edit: Try it again ... should be working now. When you go to www.texasguntalk.com it should automatically take you to the forum and not the splash page with the bolt gun.

 

[Jakashh]

Good call ... I need to re-enable the 301 redirect. We had turned it off earlier.

Edit: Try it again ... should be working now. When you go to www.texasguntalk.com it should automatically take you to the forum and not the splash page with the bolt gun.

Yep, working. What's the relation between Texas gun talk and Texas gun trader? Are they sponsors or did you make that site as well?

 

[Texas1911]

Yep, working. What's the relation between Texas gun talk and Texas gun trader? Are they sponsors or did you make that site as well?

We started out roughly around the same time, so we helped each other. I've tried to contact David (the owner) and have had no luck.

 

[Jakashh]

Ah, I see. And I'm seeing the bolt gun page again. Not that much of an annoyance though.

 

[lalonguecarabine]

Awesome!

TGT is kickin' ass and takin' names!

 

[zembonez]

Awesome!

TGT is kickin' ass and takin' names!

Dammit. That's where my name went.

 

[SIG_Fiend]

 

[TheDan]

I experienced a 30sec delay in loading the page yesterday. I demand a refund of the annual fee!

 

[Project325]

Forum uploads (pictures and the sort) are suspended until the DNS propagates to limit sync time. If you cannot attach images, this is why.

Is this still goin down? I can't seem to post pics anymore.

 

[Glockster69]

^ Are you doing it remote or local? I think they've locked out the ability to post certain files (pics, vids, & ?) locally.