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**Ian** · 09-06-2009, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by PATRIOTSFANINPA

God I hope when the news later this week breaks out about Brady being traded to the Broncos for Orton and a 2010 first rounder it doesn't screw up the site again!

Something like that I'm pretty sure would shut us down for good

thewaylifeshouldbe · 09-06-2009, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Ian

Something like that I'm pretty sure would shut us down for good

Hey Ian,

Are you running both DB and Web on the same server?

And since I am asking, are you using RAID HD's?

**Ian** · 09-06-2009, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by thewaylifeshouldbe

Hey Ian,

Are you running both DB and Web on the same server?

Yes - and we're moving the DB to a new separate server and upgrading the processors and RAM in both, and the two will be housed together and directly connected at the datacenter.

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And since I am asking, are you using RAID HD's?

Yes - and believe it or not I paid extra for RAID Dual SCSI drives for this current one (although we run backups to play it safe). Runs great when the load is balanced - but when we get hit hard with a huge amount of visitors in less a matter of minutes that's when the problems start.

thewaylifeshouldbe · 09-06-2009, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Ian

Yes - and we're moving the DB to a new separate server and upgrading the processors and RAM in both, and the two will be housed together and directly connected at the datacenter.

Yes - and believe it or not I paid extra for SCSI drives for this current one. Runs great when the load is balanced - but when we get hit hard with a huge amount of visitors in less a matter of minutes that's when the problems start.

Sounds like you're on track to resolve the issue. I was initially wondering if the Live Topic feature was jacking the overhead, but the mod is supposed to be more bandwith friendly.

Do like the Orange Mane does to cut down on server load until you get your upgrades: Require registration.

I will sign up for the VIP tomorrow. I know the cost of your upgrades, not counting the time taken from your family keeping this place alive. Donate my stuff to the local Goodwill please.

**Ian** · 09-06-2009, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by thewaylifeshouldbe

Sounds like you're on track to resolve the issue. I was initially wondering if the Live Topic feature was jacking the overhead, but the mod is supposed to be more bandwith friendly.

That was the point of this mod - but it's underutilized by most, which is unfortunate

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Do like the Orange Mane does to cut down on server load until you get your upgrades: Require registration.

Barring any major event we're generally fine - so unless they ship Brady out this week I'm hoping we'll make it until the other server is added

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I will sign up for the VIP tomorrow. I know the cost of your upgrades, not counting the time taken from your family keeping this place alive. Donate my stuff to the local Goodwill please.

That's very kind of you. Your package comes directly from the ProShop - so be sure to donate it yourself locally once you receive it

Ian