Server Down Time

[Fedgar_Lurch]

Okay, So here is a brief summary of what happened.

We were taken down because the node that our server is hosted had some kind of "instability". Because it had happened not that long ago I had them move us to a new node. Well the new node worked fine (better ping and all that). Problem was there was a connection issue with the database we use to store much of the extraneous data. So with that I told them to go ahead and transfer the data. I was told it "shouldnt take long"

Part way through the data transfer though something didnt go correctly. The data is safe, we have backups, so rest assured nothing is lost. But that means there is going to be a prolonged outtage. It is unknown exactly how long that is. Could be a few hours. Could be more. (I sincerely doubt that itll be more than 8 hours from when I post this.)

Here is the transcript of what they sent me:

I have to apologize do you guys, but I am having issues importing your database because of the setup on the node you are on. I already move the database to be local, so I can't go back, and I have to wait for Andrew as he is our CTO to sort this out.

He will sort this our as soon as he is awake. Please DO NOT start your server in the mean time.

Stick around, Im sure (as always) the forums will be abuzz with excitement. And I will post here if I find anything out.

[Halvix]

Thanks for the update.   Knowing now that it could be quite some time I'll wander my way back to the real world for a while....

[Aussiebacon2]

Thank's for letting us know about this unfortunate event, my brother and I have been sitting by our computer screen waiting on the arrival of the server start up. Now we know it wont be for a couple or hours, we have decided to play Single Player to pass the time. Hope all goes well.

Yours sincerely, Aussiebacon2. 

[Fedgar_Lurch]

Yeah I figure its only fair to give you guys notice. Sorry I cant do anything to make this speed along.

[Michihiro]

Roger that.

Thanks for informing. Now that I know it won't be on for a while, I'll be going to do my own things for a bit.

[c0d3br3ak3r]

Welp, guess I'll blame it on Migas.

[BlacksVelvet]

Ouch, what an unfortunate situation. Best of luck getting things resolved smoothly from here on out.

And thank you for the updates. <3

[roadkill919]

well damn, ok all good. i'll see you all when its back online but i'll probably end up missing today (and its /advent / /hannukah). take all the time you need as i know the severity of what exactly your messing with and you want to take every possible precaution and no un necessary risks. cheers for letting me & the rest of us know what is happening, now i know what is happening you have taken away most of my curiosity and allowed me to better understand the situation.

~Road

[Tina2tails]

Oh no wonder I couldn't log in

[Fedgar_Lurch]

Should be back up within an hour.

[Fedgar_Lurch]

Server is back up and running.

Contrary to a certain rumor-monger, we did not take the server down to update to 1.8

If we were to do that, we would have scheduled it in advanced and kept downtime to a minimum. Obviously.