Changed where website hosted

Michael · 06-05-2007, 08:33 AM

We have changed where the website has been hosted. Previously it has been on a shared server along with many other websites.

If any one of those websites used up too much computer memory, or server resources, it would make this site slow down.
If any one of the websites sent spam, or was reported to be sending spam, then all the websites were effected. We have had difficulties in the past with sending emails to AOL and Yahoo. Once we get our new IP address white listed with them, we should have a lot fewer emailing difficulties.
If our part of the server goes down, the other websites are not effected and vice versa.

We are now on what is called a VPS - Virtual Private Server. Our own segmented piece of a server. We have dedicated memory, and server resources and others that share the server have the same. We have a relatively small site, so I have kept the dedicated resources small, but there should be a noticeable improvement on the website.

However, with any change, there are bound to be teething problems. One issue has been that one person has reported finding it hard to sign in. So please use the contact us form linked at the bottom of the page if there are any issues.

All the best, and happy posting!

DianeB · 06-05-2007, 09:03 AM

Michael, a big Thank-you, to you and to all the unsung heroes, and you all know who you are, for making this great website work !! You have all been such a big part of our lives whether you realize it or not--thanks for helping us communicate with each other. The bugs will work themselves out, thanks to people like you all.

fr1endly2 · 06-05-2007, 09:13 AM

SOUNDS like behind the scenes postive things!
I find the board very slow.....thanks for working
these things out once again!!!

Michael · 06-05-2007, 10:18 AM

Some depends on the number of users at that exact moment, others depends on your own internet connection. At the moment its the weeeeeee hours of the morning for me (3:20am) and the speed is rather fast. Not many up this unearthly time of the morning in New Zealand.

I have been pushing the refresh on the server utilisation a few times. I noted that it got up to 100% at one moment, but generally its fluxing between 0-50%.

Michael · 06-05-2007, 10:21 AM

There were a few users missing in the new database, so I reimported them and some user details that had just been updated may have been reverted back to the old system.

So just be aware of things

DocSanae · 06-05-2007, 12:40 PM

Will do.
I hope you can get some much needed sleep now.
Thank you for all you do.
And yup, I'm back up and running, thanks to you.

Exhorter · 06-07-2007, 08:44 PM

Well I am so glad that you are here. I need this!!!

MsVickie · 06-08-2007, 07:27 PM

Thank you Michael. I can tell a big difference from the first day. Its faster. And thank you for keeping this place up and running.

06-05-2007, 08:33 AM	#1 (permalink)
Michael Administrator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Auckland Posts: 375 Blog Entries: 2 Weight Statistics 5' 11" Height: 198 lb Start Weight: 198 lb Current Weight: 176 lb Goal Weight: 22 lb Lb Left to Lose: Body Mass Index 27.6123784963 BMI Start: 27.6123784963 BMI Current: 24.5443364412 BMI Goal: Weight Loss Method Controlled Eating & Exercise	Changed where website hosted We have changed where the website has been hosted. Previously it has been on a shared server along with many other websites. If any one of those websites used up too much computer memory, or server resources, it would make this site slow down. If any one of the websites sent spam, or was reported to be sending spam, then all the websites were effected. We have had difficulties in the past with sending emails to AOL and Yahoo. Once we get our new IP address white listed with them, we should have a lot fewer emailing difficulties. If our part of the server goes down, the other websites are not effected and vice versa. We are now on what is called a VPS - Virtual Private Server. Our own segmented piece of a server. We have dedicated memory, and server resources and others that share the server have the same. We have a relatively small site, so I have kept the dedicated resources small, but there should be a noticeable improvement on the website. However, with any change, there are bound to be teething problems. One issue has been that one person has reported finding it hard to sign in. So please use the contact us form linked at the bottom of the page if there are any issues. All the best, and happy posting! __________________ Michael Brandon your friendly Admin, RenewedReflections.com Search Engine Optimisation Consultant -Taking you to the top

06-05-2007, 09:03 AM	#2 (permalink)
DianeB WLS Master Guru Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ct Posts: 751 Weight Statistics 03/29/07 Surgery Date: 5' 7" Height: 257 lb Start Weight: 142 lb Current Weight: 150 lb Goal Weight: 115 lb Weight Loss: -8 lb Lb Left to Lose: 44.7470817121 % % Lost: Body Mass Index 40.2474938739 BMI Start: 22.2379149031 BMI Current: 23.4907551793 BMI Goal: Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass	Michael, a big Thank-you, to you and to all the unsung heroes, and you all know who you are, for making this great website work !! You have all been such a big part of our lives whether you realize it or not--thanks for helping us communicate with each other. The bugs will work themselves out, thanks to people like you all. __________________

06-05-2007, 09:13 AM	#3 (permalink)
fr1endly2 Seasoned Veteran Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: SOMEPLACE LONG ISLAND, NY Posts: 6,755 Weight Statistics June 1, 2005 Start Date: Please Enter Height: 310 lb Start Weight: 167 lb Current Weight: 159 lb Goal Weight: 143 lb Weight Loss: 8 lb Lb Left to Lose: 46.1290322581 % % Lost: Body Mass Index 51 BMI Start: 27 BMI Current: Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass	SOUNDS like behind the scenes postive things! I find the board very slow.....thanks for working these things out once again!!! __________________ LISA http://w5.photobucket.com/widgets/dy...164/fr1endly2/ LAP RNY Gastric Bypass

06-05-2007, 10:18 AM	#4 (permalink)
Michael Administrator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Auckland Posts: 375 Blog Entries: 2 Weight Statistics 5' 11" Height: 198 lb Start Weight: 198 lb Current Weight: 176 lb Goal Weight: 22 lb Lb Left to Lose: Body Mass Index 27.6123784963 BMI Start: 27.6123784963 BMI Current: 24.5443364412 BMI Goal: Weight Loss Method Controlled Eating & Exercise	I am hopeful for faster Some depends on the number of users at that exact moment, others depends on your own internet connection. At the moment its the weeeeeee hours of the morning for me (3:20am) and the speed is rather fast. Not many up this unearthly time of the morning in New Zealand. I have been pushing the refresh on the server utilisation a few times. I noted that it got up to 100% at one moment, but generally its fluxing between 0-50%. __________________ Michael Brandon your friendly Admin, RenewedReflections.com Search Engine Optimisation Consultant -Taking you to the top

06-05-2007, 10:21 AM	#5 (permalink)
Michael Administrator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Auckland Posts: 375 Blog Entries: 2 Weight Statistics 5' 11" Height: 198 lb Start Weight: 198 lb Current Weight: 176 lb Goal Weight: 22 lb Lb Left to Lose: Body Mass Index 27.6123784963 BMI Start: 27.6123784963 BMI Current: 24.5443364412 BMI Goal: Weight Loss Method Controlled Eating & Exercise	Some user data issues There were a few users missing in the new database, so I reimported them and some user details that had just been updated may have been reverted back to the old system. So just be aware of things __________________ Michael Brandon your friendly Admin, RenewedReflections.com Search Engine Optimisation Consultant -Taking you to the top



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DocSanae Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tokyo, Japan Posts: 8,018 Blog Entries: 2 5' 5" Height:	Will do. I hope you can get some much needed sleep now. Thank you for all you do. And yup, I'm back up and running, thanks to you. __________________ "In every job that must be done, there is an element of fun."

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06-08-2007, 07:27 PM	#8 (permalink)
MsVickie Seasoned Veteran Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Floyd County Virginia Posts: 3,021 Blog Entries: 1 Weight Statistics September 19th 2007 Start Date: September 19th 2007 Surgery Date: 5' 10" Height: 363 lb Start Weight: 221 lb Current Weight: 165 lb Goal Weight: 142 lb Weight Loss: 56 lb Lb Left to Lose: 39.1184573003 % % Lost: 12/31/09 Goal Date: Body Mass Index 52.0793877551 BMI Start: 31.7067346939 BMI Current: 23.6724489796 BMI Goal: Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass	Thank you Michael. I can tell a big difference from the first day. Its faster. And thank you for keeping this place up and running. __________________ REMEMBER.. Tough times never last Tough people do. This ribbon is for our Lady Lisa and all the beautiful women that fight this ugly disease.

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