Hi.
On 22 October 2013 16:09, janI <j...@apache.org> wrote: > Hi. > > The database(s) behind forum.o.o need to be changed and moved to a new > fast central sql server. > > In order to test the changes without disturbing anyone, I have created a > forum "test" where all needed changes will be done during the coming days. > > Thursday 22/10 at 1500 UTC, we will begin moving the each single forum > database into the EN database (with separate tables for each forum), and > convert FULLTEXT tables back to myIsam. > Typo sorry for the confusion, I mean Thursday 24/10. We do want to give plenty of warning this time :-) thx marcus for catching it. rgds jan I. > This process means 10-30 minutes downtime for each forum. > > At 1800 UTC, we will stop all forums for about 2hours while moving the db > to the central sql. We will try to keep the downtime as small as possible. > > It is appreciated, if admins test their forums after 2000 UTC. I will be > available on #asfinfra and on mail, to help with any problems. > > Please advice forum users. > > Taking the experience from translate.a.o and wiki.o.o a better performance > and higher stability can be expected. > > on behalf of infra > jan I. > >
