Just a quick note. The new database server is in the rack and running. Liljim and I will be working to migrate the cluster to it tomorrow morning as previously planned. We'll keep you updated if anything changes. For now, here are a few responses to comments posted yesterday.
Sir_Snark: I can't wait to see Tim get another post.
I aim to please.
rats66: good luck with the servers!
Why thank you, thank you very much.
Fyndir: Can I have the old server?
Hmm, how about no. Sorry, but we've got plans for the old one.
papercut5000: What does the new server have that the this server doesn't?
Short Answer: It's more better.
Long answer:
Old Server:
Penguin Computing Relion 240
2 x 2.8ghz Xeon's
6GB PC2100 DDR memory
64mb Raid Adapter
3 x 73gb 15k drives in Raid 5
Standard i386 compiled binaries
New Server:
HP DL385
2 x 2.2ghz dual-core Opteron's (effectively 4 cpu's)
9GB PC3200 DDR Memory
Smart 6402 Raid Controller with 128mb cache
6 x 36gb 15k drives in Raid 10 plus one hot spare
64bit Linux with native amd64 compiled binaries
Back_Door_Baron: New servers always means one of two things-- great post-upgrade performance, or horrible problems.
I'd like to think that our track record has been good as of late.
NazelbikAuthor: A new database server? Will it be able to give me the love I need?
Seek professional help..... now j/k ;)
BrianPeppers: Will the PM system be ready by then?
No, however, the new server is a big step on the way to PM, hang in there ;)
_Leon_: What am i gonna do for til it comes back up..
Talk amongst yourselves..I'll give you a topic: Rhode Island, it's not a road, nor an island...discuss