Newer OS version is available. Actually, it has been for a while.
The upgrade would erase ALL data! This would necessitate backing up everything and restoring after the update.
Also, the server would be unavailable for a period of time. Could be hours or days.
Downsides? Oh yeah. Murphy tells us that the forum could be forever useless once that is done and we would have to start it up again from scratch. On the other hand, not upgrading could eventually bite us.
So... The options:
1) If it ain't broke, don't fix it.
2) Do the upgrade and hope for the best.
3) If the upgrade breaks the forum.
A) Re-install and start from scratch.
B) It was good while it lasted. See you around.
I say 2 followed by 3A. I appreciate the time and effort, whatever you decide.
2
Whatever you decide, I'm fine with. I'm very grateful that you've provided this space for us.
:panic:
What is this, Monday? >:(
Quote from: Unidentified Flying Urchin on October 29, 2014, 09:11:29 AM
I say 2 followed by 3A. I appreciate the time and effort, whatever you decide.
^ What this brilliant young man says.
Quote from: Unidentified Flying Urchin on October 29, 2014, 09:11:29 AM
I say 2 followed by 3A. I appreciate the time and effort, whatever you decide.
this is my instinct, but I am a luddite
I want to know what GeekMaster's instinct is.
I trust your judgement, GeekMaster.
Quote from: Unidentified Flying Urchin on October 29, 2014, 09:11:29 AM
I say 2 followed by 3A. I appreciate the time and effort, whatever you decide.
1
Quote from: Unidentified Flying Urchin on October 29, 2014, 09:11:29 AM
I say 2 followed by 3A. I appreciate the time and effort, whatever you decide.
1!
I'm with the 2, 3A crowd.
I think Mr. Party agrees with the quoted statement. I also agree.:D
Quote from: Gingerbread on October 29, 2014, 08:04:29 PM
I think Mr. Party agrees with the quoted statement. I also agree.:D
I'm with the Gingery one.
Ginger high five!!(it's better 'cause it's soulless)
I say 2
If it all goes away and we have to start back from scratch.....it was probably God's will!! :lambie:
Depends on the magnitude of 'eventually bite us.'
At any rate - 3B! >:(
Is the member map broken?
Do the needful.
3B.
I haven't had any interest in Yammering for years and my participation in Running has waned as well.
Thanks for all your efforts. Having run several on-line communities in the past, I fully understand how much effort goes into it and how excruciating a process it is when making the decision about whether to continue or not.
3A
Quote from: Unidentified Flying Urchin on October 29, 2014, 09:11:29 AM
I say 2 followed by 3A. I appreciate the time and effort, whatever you decide.
This one.
2 or 3A please. :bouquet:
If it turns into 3B, can I move in with you and Sue?
The announcement has been made that the upgrade will commence this Friday evening (erroneously saying 10/14 instead of 11/14).
Tentative upgrade plan:
1. Place CH in maintenance mode.
2. Backup Database
3. Backup all other CH data and pages. This is a complete copy of the forum directories.
4. Request OS upgrade from web server provider.
5. Wait...
6. Wait...
7. Restore the forum directories.
8. Restore database.
9. Test. :fingers:
10. Place forum back on-line.
Quote from: GeekMaster on November 12, 2014, 10:08:17 AM
The announcement has been made that the upgrade will commence this Friday evening (erroneously saying 10/14 instead of 11/14).
Tentative upgrade plan:
1. Place CH in maintenance mode.
2. Backup Database
3. Backup all other CH data and pages. This is a complete copy of the forum directories.
4. Request OS upgrade from web server provider.
5. Wait...
6. Wait...
7. Restore the forum directories.
8. Restore database.
9. Test. :fingers:
10. Place forum back on-line.
:fingers:
thank you for shepherding us!
I'd be willing to host if 3B were the plan, but I don't know how anyone would find it (or I, them).
we're back!
thank you, GeekMaster :heartbeat: