well you could tie into index.php and a mysql_connect if it dies script. That way if it can't connect to the mysql database which means it will die something in index.php displays sorry but forums are down.<br /><br />use something like<br /><br /><?php<br />$link = mysql_connect("localhost", "mysql_user", "mysql_password") or die($cant_connect = 1);<br />mysql_close($link);<br />?> <br /><br />then if $cant_connect == 1 you run error page.. and if it's not then you run ubbthreads

Must be doing the transfers today <img src="http://www.ubbdev.com/forum/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.ubbdev.com/forum/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> <br /> <br />My site was down for a while, then up for about 15 minutes and now is down again. <br /> <br />I can't wait until this is done and over as my phone doesn't stop ringing everytime the site is down <img src="http://www.ubbdev.com/forum/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" />

[]oceanwest said:<br />Thanks but I was hoping for something automatic. that knows when it can't access the SQL databases. Since I never know when it goes down nor when it turns back on. phpadsnew dose this like this... http://ads.fmforums.com [/]<br /><br />Weelll, this is a standard feature in 6.5. Soooo, if you'd just upgrade already.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />:ducksandrunsaway:

Some server preperations going on last week, causing a bit of unstability, but the majority of the sites should be moving over on monday. It's going to be a tremendous change!

I hope you let us know here when the change is done and what the name is of the new server <img src="http://www.ubbdev.com/forum/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> I can hardly wait he he he.

The new server name is "mystic" <img src="http://www.ubbdev.com/forum/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

MySQL is down.

mysql still down...

I see I'm still on zen and it's Tuesday...

The server is still not 100% ready, just waiting for the burn-in process to be complete and accounts will begin moving as soon as that is completed.

What exactly is the "burn-in" process? What does that entail. BTW, when will Josh be officially announced as co owner ( so I can start sending him support tickets <img src="http://www.ubbdev.com/forum/images/graemlins/threaddevil.gif" alt="" /> )?

Josh and I are finalizing the deal this evening most likely. I have to sell him 50% of the shares of stock in the corporation, so it gets a little complex, which is why it has taken a while to get the partnership official.<br /><br />As far as the burn-in process, it is essentially turning the machine on, and letting it run for 24-48 hours, perform various stress tests, and ensure the machine is stable and there are no hardware weaknesses so it can be a production machine <img src="http://www.ubbdev.com/forum/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Oooo when is the stock going public? You gonna be trading on NASDQ? <img src="http://www.ubbdev.com/forum/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

LOL now there's some ROI for sure. <img src="http://www.ubbdev.com/forum/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> <br /> <br />I should be officially onboard soon - I'm mailing my check tomorrow. <img src="http://www.ubbdev.com/forum/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

The mystic server is up and ready to rock and roll. Accounts will begin migrating late this afternoon or evening, as there are just a few tweaks to finish up.

Well, looks like the server received more hardware than planned <img src="http://www.ubbdev.com/forum/images/graemlins/bigshock.gif" alt="" /> I hope you guys are ready for some blazing threads forums <img src="http://www.ubbdev.com/forum/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> I'm putting some final touches on the server tonight to ensure everything is in perfect shape before moving any live accounts.<br /><br />I still may begin tonight, but I just want to ensure the DNS and everything is working properly so that you guys will experience no additional downtime than many of you have recently already suffered.

Define "more hard ware than planned <img src="http://www.ubbdev.com/forum/images/graemlins/bigshock.gif" alt="" /> " please <img src="http://www.ubbdev.com/forum/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.ubbdev.com/forum/images/graemlins/devil.gif" alt="" />

haha, it was a bit of premature exuberation on my part <img src="http://www.ubbdev.com/forum/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> But it does appear they are using faster disks now as opposed to what I'm used to, so that's still a bonus!

Great News and thanks for the follow-up !!<br /><br />Thanks Jeremy <img src="http://www.ubbdev.com/forum/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.ubbdev.com/forum/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

And just another quick update, Josh will officially be part of the administrative and support team tomorrow (thursday) <img src="http://www.ubbdev.com/forum/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />