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  10. Nottstalgia Forum server migration.

    in Questions about use of Forums?

    Posted

    We currently run Community Forum Software by IP.Board, Version 3.4.7, there is now a totally new version,

    New Version Available: 4.1.13.2 A new version of IP.Board is available now. Click here for more information.

    Our current hosting will not allow us to update to the latest forum software version due to their PhP version being too early

    TEST CURRENT SERVER

    The new server will support the new version of our forum

    TEST NEW SERVER

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  12. Nottstalgia Forum server migration.

    in Questions about use of Forums?

    Posted

    Our current batch of hosting expires October 2016.

    I have now purchased a new batch of hosting with https://www.forthhosting.co.uk.

    I am in the process of transferring files between servers, this will not effect the general operation of the site.

    The main problem is transferring and installing the database, which in the region of 880Mb.

    It is crashing out at around 300mb

    I am currently experimenting on the database backup dated 25/7/16, and once I am happy with operations will temporarily

    close the site, to prevent new registrations and topic replies. Then download an up to date backup, restoring it on the new server.

    Once this is done the domain can then be pointed at the new server. At this time there will be two Nottstalgias, one closed site

    and the new site.

    You will continue to see the offline notice until the new IP address propagates.

    This process could take up to 24 hours, but is usually much quicker. Two other domains recently repointed to the new hosting,

    were instant.

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