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05-27-2012, 04:53 AM #1Web Hosting Master
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dc closing down
My dc is closing down. I can't find any post about it here and that's strange. Anyways, I'm buffled by the short notice I have been given, and I've been paying monthly sice 6-7 years now...
Does anyone have any experience with dc's closing down?
I really don't want to be forced to re-install everything (or anything), but they don't colocate..
I'm not anyway near the place or I would go there and try to buy that old server and co-locate somewhere else...
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05-27-2012, 04:55 AM #2Poooooonnyyy :*
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05-27-2012, 04:58 AM #3Web Hosting Master
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it's a very big one actually, they have 2 centers in Houston, and they are closing Houston 1 down. i don't understand why they can't move it to houston 2. I don't know if I should tell their name now. I'm still waiting for them to send me a solution to this. desparate situation here..
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05-27-2012, 05:18 AM #4Temporarily Suspended
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Are you going through a reseller or direct with the dc? If it is a reseller; are you sure the reseller might not just be closing down there business or a section of there business?
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So you are running a 6-7 years old server and don't want to be bothered with reinstalling? I'd say get a new server NOW before the old one dies.
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05-27-2012, 05:22 AM #6Web Hosting Master
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ftn-kevin, believe me, they are not a reseller. I originally had the server with another company, they were bought out by a bigger one, and then the bigger one was bought by this one. when I asked for co-location, their answer was they actually don't bother co-locate for me, they said they only do that for bigger solutions > $5k/month
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05-27-2012, 05:25 AM #7Web Hosting Master
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rds100, that's what backups are for.. re-installing with new plesk will break sites, lots of time and headache I don't really long for right now..
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05-27-2012, 05:30 AM #8Temporarily Suspended
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Does the server have RAID? If not you should definately move out ASAP, as hard drives have a life span of about 3-5 years being actively used.
In any case I suggest you find a new host ASAP and migrate. I would recommend contacting QuadraNet, Limestone Networks, or Ionity to see who can meet your budget and provide you with a solution tailored to your needs.
Wishing you the best in success.
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05-27-2012, 12:51 PM #9Web Hosting Master
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I must say I do agree you probably ought to replace the server now, rather than wait till it dies and then have to do it with a bunch of irate customers on your back. However, it's your business and they are your customers. Have you asked if they will sell you the server? I'd be surprised if they say no as 6 year old servers have very low resale value and it sounds like they are about to have a whole bunch of them on their hands!
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05-27-2012, 12:55 PM #10Owner of the net for a day
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This sounds like rackshack/the planet/softlayer. A topic does exist:
http://www.webhostingtalk.com/showth...1136036&page=5
and I agree with others, jump on this NOW get moving you ancient server is liable to die any moment.
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05-27-2012, 01:05 PM #11Web Hosting Master
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They are not going to close until June 30th.
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To accommodate customers who have asked for more time to migrate, we've extended the migration deadline through the end of June.
Please note that this is the final extension we are able to offer. Your server migration must be completed by June 30, 2012.
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05-27-2012, 01:18 PM #12Web Hosting Master
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05-27-2012, 03:16 PM #13WHT Addict
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so it is closing but you never once mentioned the name of it...
and ask for information...
so, some company somewhere in the world is closing soon....
we will get right on that.
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05-27-2012, 03:28 PM #15Web Hosting Master
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Maybe the DC doesn't want to take such an old server in the new DC since it could be a fire hazard ;-) Not to mention how terribly power inefficient it is, compared to modern hardware.
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05-28-2012, 02:16 PM #17Web Hosting Master
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The thought has crossed my mind. But since I can't be in Houston anytime soon, I don't know how to move the server. I would need a colocation facility to move it for me...
This sounds like rackshack/the planet/softlayer. A topic does exist:
http://www.webhostingtalk.com/showth...1136036&page=5
That is the case hence they were offering deals to all existing customers on new hardware.
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05-28-2012, 02:58 PM #18Web Hosting Master
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If they were to sell it to you, they would no doubt be happy to pack and send it to your new location also - at a cost of course. And your new location would undoubtedly be happy to rack it up and connect it for you. All data centres do these things all the time, for themselves or for customers.
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05-30-2012, 05:55 PM #19Web Hosting Master
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they said it's a tower computer and not rack mounted. second that they won't sell. in other words colocation plans on ice
Brian, thanks for the info
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05-30-2012, 06:07 PM #20Web Hosting Master
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Oh well, worth a try. Maybe they have a recon dealer lined up already for the whole lot - or maybe they just want to keep as many rental customers as possible and don't want to lose a few to colo in the process.
Looking on the silver lining, at least it'll get you to move onto a more modern server and avoid some potential issues up ahead.Advania Thor Data Centre Iceland - www.thordc.com
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05-30-2012, 06:12 PM #21Junior Guru Wannabe
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I am reading your posts for the last day or so and I don't understand why you try to stick with your old server and outdated plesk installation?
Just rent a server from somewhere , according to your budget and needs.
If you like plesk that much, make your new provider install whatever current version they offer.
Go find a management firm who offers data migration.
And tell them exactly what you want.
Pay them. let them migrate your data and check and find whatever problems you may have with your data.
Done.
It will only take a day or two...http://www.youripaddy.com/
What is your IP Address? Do you use proxy?
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05-30-2012, 06:25 PM #22Web Hosting Evangelist
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Get in contact with the Sales team over at Hostdime. Their off the self prices are a lot better then their advertised prices. They will even assist you in your move and make sure everything works out for you.
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