Gismo
28th June 2012, 03:45 AM
As some folk might have known, I was keen to enable the Face Book Connection on NMS, however, it wasn't possible on the current server package, so, i did some research and made some inquiries with the host in how to solve it.
After a lengthy attempt to rectify the problem, the advice was to switch servers to one that allowed certain functions to work etc etc.
Turns out, the hosting package, which is due for renewal in September, would result in having to change anyway due to being a legacy from the previous host, Supanames, and them not supporting that server any more, so, i decided to upgrade the package to one that supports the latest technology now.
AndyP, you might want to check with them as well if you are still with 123 :thumbs up:
One good thing for me is that the new server can support multiple domains, so, i can move my other forums there as well.
So, result is, the NMS Forums will be closed down around 3am Monday 2nd July (UK Time) for approx 3 or 4 days for the backing up process, migration and move to the nice shiny new server.
If anyone has any queries or needs further info regarding the move then ask away, you can contact any of the mods and admins but ultimately they will have to contact me anyway.
I'll be in contact with them on a daily basis so hopefully it should be a smooth migration.
You can contact me via e-mail on alan@newminiscotland.co.uk, i will reply but allow for the time difference to the USA (UK minus 6 hours)
I'll also be posting updates on the NMS Face Book page
The end result should see faster browsing, a more secure server with much better security from outside hackers and hopefully should see NMS safe for the foreseeable future.
I can only apologise for the downtime and hope that when we return the forums will enjoy the benefits of much better social connectivity.
After a lengthy attempt to rectify the problem, the advice was to switch servers to one that allowed certain functions to work etc etc.
Turns out, the hosting package, which is due for renewal in September, would result in having to change anyway due to being a legacy from the previous host, Supanames, and them not supporting that server any more, so, i decided to upgrade the package to one that supports the latest technology now.
AndyP, you might want to check with them as well if you are still with 123 :thumbs up:
One good thing for me is that the new server can support multiple domains, so, i can move my other forums there as well.
So, result is, the NMS Forums will be closed down around 3am Monday 2nd July (UK Time) for approx 3 or 4 days for the backing up process, migration and move to the nice shiny new server.
If anyone has any queries or needs further info regarding the move then ask away, you can contact any of the mods and admins but ultimately they will have to contact me anyway.
I'll be in contact with them on a daily basis so hopefully it should be a smooth migration.
You can contact me via e-mail on alan@newminiscotland.co.uk, i will reply but allow for the time difference to the USA (UK minus 6 hours)
I'll also be posting updates on the NMS Face Book page
The end result should see faster browsing, a more secure server with much better security from outside hackers and hopefully should see NMS safe for the foreseeable future.
I can only apologise for the downtime and hope that when we return the forums will enjoy the benefits of much better social connectivity.