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Server migration
This announcement is applicable to the server called White and it's recent periods of high load during peak times. These times of high load a largely due to the server being of lower power than most of our other servers with just 2 GB RAM and a dual core CPU.

In response to this we are migrating all data to a new, much more powerful blade machine.

We have been syncing data during today seamlessly and without affecting service. Later tonight we will be switching the IP addresses so the new machine is live and handles all traffic for domains on the server after one final sync to make sure all data is current and up to date.

The switch is scheduled for 11pm this evening (7th Feb 2012) and should not involve more than 10 minutes downtime and should be much quicker. No domain, nameserver or any other settings need to be changed by clients.

This work was planned for next week with a longer notice period but due to increased instability during today and yesterday we have brought it forward to minimise downtime and/or slowness to all clients on this server during peak times.

This announcement will be updated before and after the work.
Updated by Chris James on 7th Feb 2012 @ 20:05pm
Server migration
The final sync is being done now and the IP switch will follow soon after.
Updated by Chris James on 7th Feb 2012 @ 23:00pm
Server migration
The ip's are now being switched and reboots taking place.
Updated by Chris James on 7th Feb 2012 @ 23:36pm
Server migration
The reboot is complete and the new machine is live. All is looking fine with all sites being served while we take care of a few minor finishing touches.
Updated by Chris James on 7th Feb 2012 @ 23:48pm
Server migration
All work for this migration is complete and all sites and services are being served from the new, much more powerful machine. If anyone notices any issues please open a support ticket.
Updated by Chris James on 8th Feb 2012 @ 00:18am