Dietrich
May 1st, 2007, 04:32 AM
After speaking to Alex earlier, I think it is within reach to come up with a set of solutions that would allow him to repair a problem like the one we had last week within about three hours, maximum.
As I see it, there needs to be three main solutions:
A solution to the problem of DNS
Pointing the ".com" where we need it, as smoothly and rapidly as possible
A robust solution to the problem of data
such as auto-scheduled backups that encrypt and store the backup in three redundant locations. Also includes having storage hosts lined up, such as my webspace that can be used temporarily, or OTPTT, who is likewise open to the idea. Others can throw their hat in the ring here if they have some webspace, mysql, and a little extra bandwidth for a week or so maximum should all hell break loose with two or three of us simultaneously.
A solution to the problem of restoration
This will mostly come from Alex, and he wants to learn more than he already knows on this. One way he could be helped is that we can make ourselves available. I've made this offer already and gave him my phone #. I'm going to step him through a few basic things next time we speak.
I've met tons of guys who are gurus in all sorts of areas over the years, and that is one valuable resource. I think we all can and should at least throw our hats into the ring and say "I can do this, this, and this." Perhaps the best way is to email me at theseusship@gmail.com and give me a general idea of your area of expertise and I can pass that along when it's necessary? I would say to put it here, but we're dealing with times when the board may be unavailable. So, if you're a photoshop, a php or a vBulletin whale (and I know you're out there), and you would be up for helping Alex out of a very occasional bind, make yourself known. Competent and solid Whites only, please.
There is no money, and little glory offered except that in helping maintain, embolden, and improve the last bastion of unafraid and unashamed free speech on planet Earth.
As I see it, there needs to be three main solutions:
A solution to the problem of DNS
Pointing the ".com" where we need it, as smoothly and rapidly as possible
A robust solution to the problem of data
such as auto-scheduled backups that encrypt and store the backup in three redundant locations. Also includes having storage hosts lined up, such as my webspace that can be used temporarily, or OTPTT, who is likewise open to the idea. Others can throw their hat in the ring here if they have some webspace, mysql, and a little extra bandwidth for a week or so maximum should all hell break loose with two or three of us simultaneously.
A solution to the problem of restoration
This will mostly come from Alex, and he wants to learn more than he already knows on this. One way he could be helped is that we can make ourselves available. I've made this offer already and gave him my phone #. I'm going to step him through a few basic things next time we speak.
I've met tons of guys who are gurus in all sorts of areas over the years, and that is one valuable resource. I think we all can and should at least throw our hats into the ring and say "I can do this, this, and this." Perhaps the best way is to email me at theseusship@gmail.com and give me a general idea of your area of expertise and I can pass that along when it's necessary? I would say to put it here, but we're dealing with times when the board may be unavailable. So, if you're a photoshop, a php or a vBulletin whale (and I know you're out there), and you would be up for helping Alex out of a very occasional bind, make yourself known. Competent and solid Whites only, please.
There is no money, and little glory offered except that in helping maintain, embolden, and improve the last bastion of unafraid and unashamed free speech on planet Earth.