Site Upgrade Happening Soon

JCtheBuilder · 11-04-2008, 10:34 AM

I would like to apologize for the frequent slowness and downtimes from the past few weeks. It appears UOGuide is becoming a victim of its own success. So many people are using the site now that the server is running out of memory. There are two options to handle this problem. The first being to try and re-code Mediawiki to use less memory. While it is something I would like to tackle, that just isn't possible.

The second is moving to a server with more resources, including memory. This should happen within the next few days. Unfortunatly more also costs more. It is a good thing that all the new support methods were setup because they are certainly going to be needed. There are a variety of ways to support UOGuide now from items sales to direct donations to even UOAM hosting. Please check out the new Item Shoppe and help keep this great UO service running.

UOGuide:Shoppe - UOGuide

Your continued patience is appreciated while we try and tackle this new challenge.

**merth** · 11-04-2008, 10:38 AM

Whew finally! Just kidding but Im glad for you its a great info site!

**kitiara** · 11-04-2008, 10:43 AM

Thanks! We appreciate your efforts!

JCtheBuilder · 11-04-2008, 02:16 PM

I have temporarily removed most addons, such as the poll. Hopefully this will have some effect in speeding things up until the server move. There is also a new version released for Mediawiki, I'll try and get the upgrade done this weekend. It should continue some speed improvements.

**Adam** · 11-04-2008, 02:28 PM

Shame ya didn't take up my offer, you could've saved yourself extra expense.

**merth** · 11-04-2008, 02:47 PM

whoop whoop whoop (windmill sound)!

JCtheBuilder · 11-04-2008, 02:48 PM

I think it is important that UOGuide remains autonomous as possible. There is a good relationship with the messageboard hosting here and perhaps some other collaborations can happen. But sharing the same host would not be beneficial at this time.

JCtheBuilder · 17-04-2008, 10:49 AM

Either the off-lining of the addons improved memory usage or some server-side issues cleared up. In any case, the move will still happen but it will take place in a week or two. I think the current speed of the site is acceptable until that happens.

**kitiara** · 19-04-2008, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JCtheBuilder

I think it is important that UOGuide remains autonomous as possible.

Oy I'm suffering problems with the site that currently hosts me. I may be seeking autonomy shortly. At any rate, good luck with the move!!

**Adam** · 19-04-2008, 02:28 PM

No problemo JC, just thought I'd throw the offer out there again.

I hear you (and Kit) regarding autonomy, as some of you may remember, there were periods where UOF was down for extended periods because we shared a server with others

Even with a VPS, which was supposed to be better than a shared platform, there was no guarantee that one of the others hosted on that server, didn't use up all the resources and make other sites run slowly, or not at all, so I opted for the dedicated solution.

Which, so far *crosses fingers* has been the best solution, albeit more expensive than I'd like.

**kitiara** · 19-04-2008, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adam

Which, so far *crosses fingers* has been the best solution, albeit more expensive than I'd like.

As good as it gets

And we thank you for it!

Dare I say, I don't think it's possible for UOCraft to generate enough traffic to require dedicated hosting... even the best cu farmer could only hit the server once every couple minutes! LOL

(I'd better go knock on wood...)

11-04-2008, 10:34 AM	#1 (permalink)
JCtheBuilder Join Date: May 2005 Shard: Atlantic Posts: 398 Thanks: 0 Thanked 11 Times in 4 Posts	Site Upgrade Happening Soon I would like to apologize for the frequent slowness and downtimes from the past few weeks. It appears UOGuide is becoming a victim of its own success. So many people are using the site now that the server is running out of memory. There are two options to handle this problem. The first being to try and re-code Mediawiki to use less memory. While it is something I would like to tackle, that just isn't possible. The second is moving to a server with more resources, including memory. This should happen within the next few days. Unfortunatly more also costs more. It is a good thing that all the new support methods were setup because they are certainly going to be needed. There are a variety of ways to support UOGuide now from items sales to direct donations to even UOAM hosting. Please check out the new Item Shoppe and help keep this great UO service running. UOGuide:Shoppe - UOGuide Your continued patience is appreciated while we try and tackle this new challenge. __________________ UOGuide -- The fastest growing encyclopedia for Ultima Online Last edited by JCtheBuilder; 11-04-2008 at 11:01 AM.

11-04-2008, 10:38 AM	#2 (permalink)
merth "Can Set Custom Title" Join Date: Nov 2006 Shard: lake austin/BWR and Tranquility Posts: 1,624 Thanks: 9 Thanked 22 Times in 14 Posts	Re: Site Upgrade Happening Soon Whew finally! Just kidding but Im glad for you its a great info site!

11-04-2008, 10:43 AM	#3 (permalink)
kitiara Polar Bear Queen Join Date: Nov 2006 Shard: Atlantic & Lake Austin Posts: 4,103 Thanks: 4 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Site Upgrade Happening Soon Thanks! We appreciate your efforts! __________________ [UOCraft.com] - [Photography: Blog - Photo Gallery - Flickr] - [Other Blogs: Bird Blog - Geek Blog]

11-04-2008, 02:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
JCtheBuilder Join Date: May 2005 Shard: Atlantic Posts: 398 Thanks: 0 Thanked 11 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Site Upgrade Happening Soon I have temporarily removed most addons, such as the poll. Hopefully this will have some effect in speeding things up until the server move. There is also a new version released for Mediawiki, I'll try and get the upgrade done this weekend. It should continue some speed improvements. __________________ UOGuide -- The fastest growing encyclopedia for Ultima Online Last edited by JCtheBuilder; 11-04-2008 at 02:18 PM.

11-04-2008, 02:28 PM	#5 (permalink)
Adam Owner Join Date: Oct 1990 Posts: 5,623 Thanks: 10 Thanked 78 Times in 30 Posts	Re: Site Upgrade Happening Soon Shame ya didn't take up my offer, you could've saved yourself extra expense. __________________ Question: If you can't say anything nice should you really say nothing at all? Answer: If you weren't asked for your opinion then keep a lid on it. But if asked, be tactful as possible but be honest.

11-04-2008, 02:47 PM	#6 (permalink)
merth "Can Set Custom Title" Join Date: Nov 2006 Shard: lake austin/BWR and Tranquility Posts: 1,624 Thanks: 9 Thanked 22 Times in 14 Posts	Re: Site Upgrade Happening Soon whoop whoop whoop (windmill sound)!

11-04-2008, 02:48 PM	#7 (permalink)
JCtheBuilder Join Date: May 2005 Shard: Atlantic Posts: 398 Thanks: 0 Thanked 11 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Site Upgrade Happening Soon I think it is important that UOGuide remains autonomous as possible. There is a good relationship with the messageboard hosting here and perhaps some other collaborations can happen. But sharing the same host would not be beneficial at this time. __________________ UOGuide -- The fastest growing encyclopedia for Ultima Online

17-04-2008, 10:49 AM	#8 (permalink)
JCtheBuilder Join Date: May 2005 Shard: Atlantic Posts: 398 Thanks: 0 Thanked 11 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Site Upgrade Happening Soon Either the off-lining of the addons improved memory usage or some server-side issues cleared up. In any case, the move will still happen but it will take place in a week or two. I think the current speed of the site is acceptable until that happens. __________________ UOGuide -- The fastest growing encyclopedia for Ultima Online

19-04-2008, 02:28 PM	#10 (permalink)
Adam Owner Join Date: Oct 1990 Posts: 5,623 Thanks: 10 Thanked 78 Times in 30 Posts	Re: Site Upgrade Happening Soon No problemo JC, just thought I'd throw the offer out there again. I hear you (and Kit) regarding autonomy, as some of you may remember, there were periods where UOF was down for extended periods because we shared a server with others Even with a VPS, which was supposed to be better than a shared platform, there was no guarantee that one of the others hosted on that server, didn't use up all the resources and make other sites run slowly, or not at all, so I opted for the dedicated solution. Which, so far crosses fingers has been the best solution, albeit more expensive than I'd like. __________________ Question: If you can't say anything nice should you really say nothing at all? Answer: If you weren't asked for your opinion then keep a lid on it. But if asked, be tactful as possible but be honest.

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