[GNC] [GNC-dev] [MAINT] Server Downtime to relocate hardware, Feb 1, 2020

[Greg Feneis]

Sounds like a lot of work, Derek. Thank you very much 👍👊✌️

Kind regards, Greg Feneis
(Pixel 3)


On Sat, Feb 1, 2020, 21:05 Derek Atkins <derek at ihtfp.com> wrote:

> Hi,
> I've got my main servers racked, network transitioned, and VM host
> upgraded.
> I turned the VM's back on around 23:30 local time.
> As you can see from this message, code is now passing mail again.
> I know gncbot is also sitting in IRC.
> So I'm going to call the server back up and running.
> If you see any issues please let me know and I'll check it in the morning.
>
> I do still have some work to do; the VMs didn't come up on their own and
> needed some manual intervention.  I know why, but I'm going to have to
> track down how to work around the new issue.  :(  Unfortunately testing
> this might require more downtime to ensure it's working.
>
> I'll try to schedule that when I can.
>
> For now, I'm going to try to get some rest.
>
> Happy GnuCashing!
>
> -derek
>
> On Sat, February 1, 2020 4:58 pm, Derek Atkins wrote:
> > Hi,
> > This maintenance is about to begin.
> > -derek
> >
> > On Fri, January 31, 2020 9:52 pm, Derek Atkins wrote:
> >> Hi,
> >> Just a reminder that this is scheduled for tomorrow.
> >> I am expecting the work to start around 4pm US/ET (2100 UTC).
> >> I will send one more email before I start to turn down servers, and will
> >> be on
> >> IRC as much as I can during the work.
> >> Thanks,
> >> -derek
> >>
> >> "Derek Atkins" <derek at ihtfp.com> writes:
> >>
> >>> Hi,
> >>>
> >>> TL;DR: I plan to move the hardware that runs code.gnucash.org on the
> >>> afternoon/evening of February 1, 2020, which will involve some
> >>> significant
> >>> downtime as the machine is physically moved and then racked.  Expect
> >>> anywhere from 4-12 hours of downtime for email, wiki, archives, gncbot,
> >>> and git master.  Exact time TBD; real-time updates will go to #gnucash
> >>> on
> >>> IRC.
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Long version:  On the afternoon of February 1, 2020 I plan to relocate
> >>> my
> >>> hardware to its more permanent location.  This will involve significant
> >>> downtime because I have toL
> >>> 1) shut down the systems
> >>> 2) reconfigure the local network at the old location
> >>> 3) reroute the IPv4 tunnel to the new location (which requires
> >>> coordination with another entity)
> >>> 4) physically move the machines from the old location to new location
> >>> 5) install the new machines in the racks at the new location
> >>> 6) reconfigure the local network for the tunnel
> >>> 7) turn on an test
> >>>
> >>> I expect this whole process will take at least 4 hours, but probably
> >>> much
> >>> longer depending on many variables.  However, once it is complete the
> >>> system will be (back) on a 1Gb fiber with a good-sized UPS for
> >>> short-to-medium length power outages (which we've had none in the past
> >>> 2
> >>> years).
> >>>
> >>> I will send an email about 30 minutes before I begin, and again after
> >>> the
> >>> project is complete.  I'll remain on IRC in the interim for more
> >>> real-time
> >>> updates.
> >>>
> >>> During this outage, most gnucash services will be unavailable.  This
> >>> includes:  email lists and archives, wiki, git master, IRC gncbot,
> >>> build
> >>> services, etc.  The web site, www.gnucash.org, will remain available
> >>> and
> >>> I
> >>> will post a news article about the maintenance.
> >>>
> >>> DEVS:  Please let me know ASAP if there are specific time frames that
> >>> would adversely affect you.  I do have some flexibility in doing this
> >>> work.
> >>>
> >>> Please let me know if you have any questions, comments, or concerns
> >>> prior
> >>> to this work.
> >>>
> >>> Thanks,
> >>>
> >>> -derek
> >>
> >> --
> >>        Derek Atkins                 617-623-3745
> >>        derek at ihtfp.com             www.ihtfp.com
> >>        Computer and Internet Security Consultant
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> >>
> >
> >
> > --
> >        Derek Atkins                 617-623-3745
> >        derek at ihtfp.com             www.ihtfp.com
> >        Computer and Internet Security Consultant
> >
> >
>
>
> --
>        Derek Atkins                 617-623-3745
>        derek at ihtfp.com             www.ihtfp.com
>        Computer and Internet Security Consultant
>
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