ATTENTION: Changes to be aware of!

Ibrahim · Feb 6, 2004

Hello Everyone,

I just made changes to our DNS Records, and over the next 24 hours we should have a seamless switch to a new IP address. This is NOT our new server. This is just a new IP address. This will make the actual server switch MUCH faster and smoother.

I do not anticipate problems. BUT... problems may arise. If you experience problems, do post to this thread.

The nature of DNS is that it may take at least 24 hours, as many as 72 (or sometimes more) hours for changes to take place. I have set our server up so this won't matter. But it might. If it does, you will be unable to access TBN.

To find out if you are accessing the new IP or the Old IP you have to open a Command Prompt (Also called a dos box. Start>Run>"cmd" enter) And then type: ping tractorbynet.com

If the IP Address (series of 4 numbers separated by .) is 209.61.158.216 then you are on the old IP if it's 66.216.78.243 then you are on the new IP. If you can still access TBN and you're on the new IP, that means everything went great and there is no problem. If you see the new IP and you can't access it, then you'll have to take a break from TBN while I work it out.

As I said before, I don't anticipate a problem. And we will be testing so we get access to the new IP quickly and test it ourselves.

But I thought a heads up was in order while we work through all this. This is a lot like the road crews who are building a new highway. It's a real pain when you're trying to drive through all the construction, but isn't it real nice once it's done?

-Ibrahim

frank_f15 · Feb 6, 2004

THANKS FOR THE HEADS UP! don't know what all that computer speak means, but know u will do a fine job. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Bird · Feb 6, 2004

Thanks for the information, and hope all goes smoothly for you.

Ibrahim · Feb 6, 2004

Well!

As you all saw, we had a bit of a hiccup! Sorry about that. But I'm glad I learned that problem now rather than later. But all is well, and TBN should be in working order.

-Ibrahim

Ibrahim · Feb 7, 2004

I spoke a little too soon last night, and we had a bit of a hiccup while I was asleep. Some of you ended up on another site we host, Attar Bazaar, but all is fixed now, again. And it should be smooth sailing from now on.

-Ibrahim

rbarker · Feb 7, 2004

( I spoke a little too soon last night, and we had a bit of a hiccup while I was asleep. Some of you ended up on another site we host, Attar Bazaar, but all is fixed now, again. And it should be smooth sailing from now on.

-Ibrahim )

MAN! I thought I was in bizzaro world there for a while! /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif

Bird · Feb 7, 2004

Everything is working fine, but I still show to be on the old IP if I "Ping" per your instructions. However, if I just go to the new IP, I still get to TBN. /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif And of course, it doesn't take much to confuse me where computers are concerned. /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

Ibrahim · Feb 7, 2004

It'll take time for you to get the new IP.

But it all goes to the same server right now.

-Ibrahim

Harv · Feb 7, 2004

( type: ping tractorbynet.com)

FWIW - Same command works dandy on UNIX. My server finds your new IP address jes' fine. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

For old Macintosh users who are not blessed with DOS, there's a dandy freeware utility you can use: OTTool.

Since I'm still living in the dark ages and can't afford to step up to OS X yet, I can't help ya there. /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif

Like Ibrahim sez, though, all this geek stuff isn't really necessary. Just keep on doin' whatcha been doin' and all that address lookup stuff will fix itself in a day or two. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

I know, I know -- who asked me, anyway? /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif

nomad · Feb 7, 2004

Ping-ed Tractorbynet.com and worked - New IP.
Also,
Smell-ed AttarBazaar.com odors and it too worked - Old IP.

No confusion/problem on this site.
FYI.

lamarbur · Feb 7, 2004

I find the pages are really slow to open up. I've tried many other sites and there is no problem with them.. It is common to open TBN, wait 50 to 70 seconds, then it opens. Click on discussion, same thing, any forum, same thing. I checked and am on the new 66. number group.

rockyridgefarm · Feb 7, 2004

Seems a little fishy - week before Valentines, our regular progamming switches to "purdy smells"

think I'll go rub on some Diesel.

Is Diesel an Attar or just Essential Oil?

/forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

BTW hat AttarBazaar is a cool site, think I'll try some...

Muhammad · Feb 7, 2004

I find the pages are really slow to open up. I've tried many other sites and there is no problem with them.. It is common to open TBN, wait 50 to 70 seconds, then it opens. Click on discussion, same thing, any forum, same thing. I checked and am on the new 66. number group. 

Yep. That's why we're getting new servers. /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif The change hasn't happened yet.

powerstroke2000 · Feb 8, 2004

Anyone still having problems getting on TBN. I did the ping and is shows the new ip and still have trouble. Sometimes it goes right through and other times I have to try 2 - 3 times

Inspector507 · Feb 8, 2004

The new IP isn't what makes the difference. The new IP is for the impending move to the new servers, which will make a difference.

Copied from post above:
 I find the pages are really slow to open up. I've tried many other sites and there is no problem with them.. It is common to open TBN, wait 50 to 70 seconds, then it opens. Click on discussion, same thing, any forum, same thing. I checked and am on the new 66. number group.

 Yep. That's why we're getting new servers. The change hasn't happened yet.

PineRidge · Feb 8, 2004

I am on the new IP 66.216.78.243 However just today the page load times are the slowest that I have ever experienced. Sorry, thought you may want to know. /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif

Guess I should have read about the server switch. opps!

Inspector507 · Feb 8, 2004

PineRidge,
Page load times here have been LONG today to say the least.

powerstroke2000 · Feb 8, 2004

Inspector507
I read that about changing servers but I am having problems just getting to the site. Once I get here things go the same as before. I get sent to another site or perfectnav

Bird · Feb 8, 2004

Well, I'm on broadband cable, so maybe that makes a difference, but it's running pretty fast for me. Occasionally takes 5 or 10 seconds, but more often fractions of a second.