New Host Working
So, I've spent the last week or so moving things over the the new host. I increased the memory allotment for our VPS, with a separate allotment for the database. We have almost three times as much now. It's working out pretty well. I am also working on eliminating some of the security issues we were having that were causing so much downtime (spammers maxing things out).
The set-up fees for the new server and the monthly hosting bill will be due Friday, and on the 27th of each month. I don't get paid again until the 2nd, so I am hoping that a few people will help out.
If you come across anything broken/ not working right, drop me a line. Thx.
New Server
When I started working on the site last week, I found out how bad things were going with the server and downtime, and it was down most of the week for me. So, I went shopping for new host for a Virtual Private Server, because the demand on memory and resources outstrips anything a shared hosting company will let us use.
I have been moving things over all weekend, but I was also waiting for the new nameservers to propogate throughout the net. Now, I am fixing permissions and references, so that everything will be working again. Most of the site should be up at this point, but there will be some issues where things point to the wrong place, that I hope to get fixed by the weekend.
I didn't realize how bad things had gotten, and I am just glad that I am able to work on getting them fixed and upgrading as I go. I'll post an update about my progress this weekend.
Temporary Interruption of Services
I haven't been around much lately, but this is the last week of classes and finals before graduation, and I have been finishing up those and my clinical rotations, and have barely had time to sleep, let alone answer e-mails.
I am also in the process of moving (next week) and starting a new job (tomorrow). So, I am doing my best to keep up, and have been trying to answer any urgent inquiries, but I don't currently have internet at home, only at the college (see: moving).
However, there is a problem with my paypal account as a result of a chargeback a few months ago, and I won't be able to make the hosting payment for the server this week (Friday). However, I get my first paycheck at my new job next week, and will get it all sorted then, even if I have to change providers. Everything will be backed up, so I expect minimal loss.
This is just a heads up, so you guys won't be too worried if we go dark for a week or so.
Happy Holidays, everyone. I hope you are all well.
