Jeff Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 We will be transitioning to a new server over the next few weeks. Please grab all of your gallery images for safe keeping. I will most likely migrate the gallery from the current stand alone software to a version native to the forum software. This will allow tighter integration and more options for you and I. Once I have the new stuff running, you will be able to re-upload your images. This will also all come with a forum upgrade. I wanted to wait until I departed Kodiak next year, but unfortunately our host in requiring a server update. Our existing site will not run on the upgraded software. There will be some growing pains, as I am not sure if the Chat server will remain, and a lot of customization we have done with the ticket helpdesk (avatars, donations, etc) will need to be recoded, and there may be some downtime for those system integrations. I may be able to get the gallery to convert, but just in case I can't, I'd like for you to have your images safe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhead Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 Thanks for all you do! Quote Mary with Jumper Jack (2/17/11) and angels Shane (PA's Busta Rime, 12/10/02 - 10/14/16) and Spencer (Dutch Laser, 11/25/00 - 3/29/13). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PhillyPups Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 Jeff, that sounds like a big undertaking for you - thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greybookends Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 Thank you for all the hard work and the heads up. I have saved all my pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greystoked Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 Thank you, Jeff. Positive waves for a smooth transition, may the gremlins be distracted from your efforts. Already got 3 backups of anything in the gallery, but thanks also for the heads up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerlinsMum Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 Gosh, I'm glad I read this. Thanks for the head's up! Quote Kerry with Lupin in beautiful coastal Maine. Missing Pippin, my best friend and sweet little heart-healer 2013-2023 Also missing the best wizard in the world, Merlin, and my sweet 80lb limpet, Sagan, every single day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pippin Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 Let us know if there's anything we can do to help. Do y'all have enough $$ in the kitty for this project? ***heads off to gallery to save pics*** Quote Mary Semper Fi, Dad - I miss you. Remembering Carla Benoist, a Greyhound/Pibble's bestest friend, Princess Zoe Brick-Butt, the little IG with the huge impact on hearts around the world - Miz Foxy - Greyhound Trish - Batman, the Roman-nosed Gentleman - Profile, the Handsome Man - Hunky the Hunkalicious - Jeany the Beautiful Lady- Zema, the most beautiful girl in the world - Jessie, the lovable nuisance - and my 3 Greys: my Angie-girl, my Casey-girl, and The Majestic Pippin, running forever in my heart. (I will always love you and miss you,my friends) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rycezmom Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 A big thank you Jeff and Trudy Quote The more I see of man, the more I like dogs. ~Mme. de Staël Missing my Bridge Angels Ryce, Bo, Jim, Miss Millie, Miss Rose, Gustopher P Jones (Pimpmaster G), Miss Isabella and Miss Star Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted November 8, 2009 Author Share Posted November 8, 2009 Kitty is doing well, thanks to all the supporters We have also have a good influx since the outage, people helping the cause, the more the merrier There should not be much downtime associated with the actual server swap, I have been working the last 2 days getting things set up. I currently have a forum and the helpdesk set up. Both are currently empty, I have not moved any data yet. When we move no data 'should' be lost, but out integrations will take some time to work out. The only downtime you should see is about an hour while I move the forum database (all your postings like this) and then inport it to the new forum. The other downtime really isn't downtime, but the IP address of the server will change, so that means you may not be able to access it right away. I'll update our DNS and depending on how long it takes your ISP to replicate it, you will then be able to access the new server. Basically changing it from a number to a name Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoomDoggy Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 Thanks again for doing what you do. I still love it here. Quote ~Aimee, with Flower, Alan, Queenie, & Spodee Odee! And forever in my heart: Tipper, Sissy, Chancy, Marla, Dazzle, Alimony, and Boo. This list is too damned long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeofNE Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 Well, since my images in the gallery are just copies...I think I will hope for the best, but thanks for the warning! There are going to be a LOT of blank signatures if it doesn't work!! Good luck! Quote Susan, Hamish, Mister Bigglesworth and Nikita Stanislav. Missing Ming, George, and Buck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracey Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 Approximately how much time do we have to get our images copied from the gallery? Quote ...............Chase (FTH Smooth Talker), Morgan (Cata), Reggie (Gable Caney), Rufus (Reward RJ). Fosters check in, but they don't check out. Forever loved -- Cosmo (System Br Mynoel), March 11, 2002 - October 8, 2009.Miss Cosmo was a lady. And a lady always knows when to leave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trudy Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 4 minutes and 28 seconds a couple of weeks, but the sooner the better. So start now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyTzu Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 I'm done. Quote Wendy and The Whole Wherd. American by birth, Southern by choice. "Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup!" ****OxyFresh Vendor ID is 180672239.**** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HopeForHounds Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 I'm done! Quote Casual Bling & Hope for HoundsJanet & the hounds Maggie and Allen Missing my baby girl Peanut, old soul Jake, quirky Jet, Mama Grandy and my old Diva Miz Foxy; my angel, my inspiration. You all brought so much into my light, and taught me so much about the power of love, you are with me always.If you get the chance to sit it out or dance.......... I hope you dance! Missing our littlest girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jester Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 Thanks for the head's up! You can't get rid of chat : Quote Deewith June Bug (June Bash) & Jazzy (Superior Jasmine)Squirrel Wars Blog (http://thesquirrel.is-a-player.com)Missing Lizzie, Maisy Ann & Bella Ann, Chadcek, Lady, Cooper, Tiera, and Sider from Greyt Expectations Greyhounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Do I have to save each picture or can I do it en mass somehow? Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandimom Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 Jeff and Trudy, thank you for everything you do for us. I know we all appreciate it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted November 11, 2009 Author Share Posted November 11, 2009 Do I have to save each picture or can I do it en mass somehow? not that I see at the moment. I'll have to update the gallery before I convert it, so I'll let you know if the update contains a way to bulk download or archive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted November 21, 2009 Author Share Posted November 21, 2009 gallery was updated to the latest version this morning, getting it ready for the conversion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trudy Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 Final reminder to grab your images. We are deleting it all tonight. Too many problems with transferring the existing over and having it work properly with the new gallery. So save your images from your gallery if you want them. Open your image (click on it so you have the full size one, not just the thumbnail) and drag it to your desktop (or where ever you are going to save them for now). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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