ATT: site updates

Paul

Paul

RecipeSwap.org host
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The data center where I have the server is that runs this site, surprised me with a 5 day notice that A) they were moving (physically) and smileys/cool.gif that this would mean that there would be a 12 hour period of overnight down time. This is ridiculous and unprofessional. A datacenter physically moving is a very rare thing and they should be giving clients way more lead time to prepare for something like this so that said, I am going to take this as a warning and take the opportunity to move this site to another data center provider.

There should be little to no actual downtime, however because things are changing on the backend (like the IP address of the server) you may need to refresh the cache in your browser and/or your DSL or Cable modem/router.

I already have the new server setup and ready to go. It is just a matter of transitioning the site but I wanted to give you all a notice in case you try to come to the site and there is a problem. In that case be prepared with what I have said.

This is only in case you do have a problem and most likely you will not. It may be as simple as a hard reload of your browser. Depending upon what browser and operating system you are using this is normally achieved by holding down the shift key as you click the reload or refresh button on your browser. If you continue to have problems then your first option would be to power off your cable or dsl router or modem. Wait about 30 seconds and this should flush your DNS cache. If you have problems beyond that, it may be that your ISP is lazy about their DNS cache and you will have to try your luck with requesting that they do so. If you need further assistance you can contact me by email.

A better option and one that I suggest to my family, friends and professional clients is to use OpenDNS in place of your ISP's dns. There is a free version and I have used it for years and everyone who has taken my advice has given me very positive feedback. Here is a summary and direct link below:

OpenDNS summary

http://zapy.com/1qf077K

 
Funny, I have absolutely no idea what Paul just said, yet I feel very relaxed knowing we are in good

hands. Otherwise, I would freak out, not getting into our site! : )

Thanks Paul!!

 
If I understand correctly, basically, when you visit a website, your computer takes a

"picture" of it and stores it so the next time you visit the site, it will load much faster. But there's a small chance with moving servers, the "pictures" may not line up. Your computer is searching for an old version and since it's no longer there, fails. So, you clear the old "picture" to create a new "picture" for it to remember.

I do this from time to time by "clearing the cache." This is especially helpful, as I understand it, for things that fluctuate a lot--like the stock market or airfare. (I learned that from a brokerage firm where I used to work.)

 
so this is done. Those of you seeing this of course, don't have DNS issues

site was already fast but this new server is optimized much better and should also be faster for people on the east coast of North America and for Europe.

 
I've been up all night debating whether to have a coffee now... 4 am PST

thanks AngAK

 
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