Server problems

WMK

Hello everyone,[p]We have determined, based on your determined efforts to test, that we will need an upgraded server to handle the new forum. We are in the process of taking care of that now, but it will take a couple of days minimum to get a new server staged and the software transferred.[p]So, for the time being, we will stay here until we can get a server set up that is capable of handling the volume we have against a database driven forum (all modern forums are database driven, but most don't get 400 - 700 posts a day)[p]WMK

WessB

WMK,
Either way...you're efforts are appreciated...I now welcome the new forum..[p]Wess

Jeffersonian

That doesn't strike me as a huge number of posts, but I guess combined with the number of pages served it can put a pretty good strain on a machine. Have you checked out Dell's PowerEdge models? We use those on some pretty heavy apps and they're nice.

JudyFoodie

WMK,
Wow that many posts! Imagine if the BGE was widely popular and everyone knew of it's existence. Thanks for everything you are doing on our behalf.

Billy Grill Eggster

WMK,

Thanks,
It's a bumpy road but end of the the trip will be GREAT.

Billy

Mike-RR

That's good news! Good luck with the upgrades. When is the expected downtime window?

Thanks again for keeping the lights on for everyone.

Gandolf

I am staying right here on the new side. You are doing a great job, and I really appreciate it. Many months ago I declared that I was moving over here exclusively and that didn't work out, but you are so close now that I will NOT go back this time. Thanks