<VV> Server upgrade time

[Dave Keillor]

Why not use a third party service?


Dave Keillor

On Mon, Aug 31, 2015 at 7:41 AM, Bryan Blackwell via VirtualVairs <
virtualvairs at corvair.org> wrote:

> Hi folks,
>
> Some of you may recall our last CORSA server upgrade, which was generously
> funded by VV donations.  That box turned out well, it's been in operation
> since 2004, of course with a few replacement parts here and there (mostly
> disk drives and more RAM, as you'd expect).
>
> But ten plus years is a pretty good run for a server, and as before I'd
> like to not just build a replacement, but take advantage of some newer gear
> that's available - most significantly use solid state drives for the boot
> and database volumes.  I also want to have more space available for chapter
> newsletters, a number of chapters keep their archives here.  This will also
> give me the opportunity to upgrade the OS, there are a few projects cooking
> that could use the latest and greatest there too.
>
> So, as with last time, it would be great to get some donations to help get
> us to that nicer box.  I can cover the basics (CORSA pays a yearly fee),
> but I have a some options to get to the "Fitch Sprint" config taking shape
> that should work for a long time that will cost a little more.  Glancing at
> parts, it looks like the total will be around $1000, so a few $10 or $20
> donations will make a big difference.
>
> If you have any questions, please drop me a note off the list.  If you
> want to send money via PayPal, gift it (no fees that way) to
> bryan at skiblack.com.  If you want to send a check, I am:
>
> Bryan Blackwell
> 6329 Hillside Rd.
> Springfield, Va. 22152
>
>
> Bryan Blackwell | Springfield, Va. | bryan at skiblack.com |
> http://autoxer.skiblack.com/
> CORSA Eastern Div Director
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>
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