FluxBB Conversion Status

[tahanson43206]

We have completed another week without incident.

We are starting to think about long deferred improvements.

The first item had been the "like" feature, but now a file hosting capability is on the agenda.

Currently we use Dropbox and Imgur to hold text files and images.

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[tahanson43206]

The new software completed another day without incident.

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[tahanson43206]

The new software for the forum continues to run without incident.

Many thanks (again) to SpaceNut, kbd512 and other members who helped to prepare and test the many changes introduced to the underlying software. It is gratifying that the software is behaving exactly the way it did before (on the surface).

Like swans gliding serenely across the surface of the pond, I assure everyone that little paddles are churning frantically under the surface, to keep up with member requests in real time. And those requests are being handled with support services that are current as of 2024.

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[tahanson43206]

The forum is now working and we are now dealing with securing the database backup that kbd512 created during the conversion procedure.

We saw that RobertDyck logged into the new system.

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[tahanson43206]

As of 19:27 New Hampshire time, kbd512 succeeded in persuading the new software to run using the URL we are used to.

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[tahanson43206]

To my surprise, the conversion is underway.

Please expect it will take several hours.

If all goes well it should be back by evening.

It is now about 14:30 New Hampshire time, so it might be worth checking back at 17:00 New Hampshire time.

it is 19:26 UTC

Best wishes to kbd512 for a smooth transition!

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[tahanson43206]

We'll try again next week....

All team members were not able to schedule time for the conversion today.

Both old and new systems remain open for logins.

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[tahanson43206]

As of 17:00 UTC the waiting room is open and I am standing by for kbd512 to join the meeting.

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[tahanson43206]

As of 13:09 UTC, and 8:09 New Hampshire time, we remain on track to begin conversion at Noon New Hampshire time.

That will be 17:00 UTC ...

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[tahanson43206]

This topic is offered to provide NewMars members with up to date information on the status of the FluxBB upgrade scheduled for Sunday, December 1st, 2024. Logins to the old system and the new system will be disabled at Noon New Hampshire time.

The main work item is to copy the database from the old system to the new one.

After that step is complete, there will be checks performed to be sure everything is working correctly.

kbd512 will then perform some steps needed to swap the links to the two systems. The old one will remain in place for a period of time as a backup.

Our logins will transition to the new system.

This forum on Azure is available to keep everyone informed of our progress.

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