Dual proc
1G memory

It's go IDE drives though, I've got some more probing to do as well but right now I'm trying to get the db up to date before I worry about the OS at this point.

 

I didn't notice much of a difference, but that's probably because I'm now using Mozilla. I was on IE and switched to Mozilla and this site became a lot quicker (before you guys changed anything). Also, isn't 50,000 images about 30gb? Is 30gb a lot for a server to handle???

 

Nah,

We can address it, there are sites with a 1000+ users on vb. We just have to be aware of our size and make good decisions on how to design the site to scale..

 

I noticed that there is now an option on quick reply for email notification, I LOVE IT! Keep up the good work.

 

Site has definitely been faster...

 

Yeap, I put that in last week. I'm trying to figure out a way to default it to your settings in the User CP.

 

Great job guys, keep it up Forum flows smoothly... even the waysiders will be back...

 

Awesome speed now.

 

It does appear to be much faster. And we have our avatars and sig pics back! Thank you for coming to the rescue!

 

John (silvrhand) I am just north of you in Hermitage, PA. (near Sharon)

 

I could probably help here in regards to the hardware. If you guys want to talk about some ways to improve performance, and mostly without over concerning yourselves with the OS feel free to PM me and we'll see what we can do.

On the lower end of things, we need to get to ATA/133/7200/raid controller.

Next step up is SATA/150/10,000RPM/raid, the only thing I don't like bout this is the only SATA drives at 10K are western digital. I dislike WD due to all the failures i have encountered, theoretically they are a good drive company.

I would actually go with SATA/150/7200RPM from Seagate for reliability, but the extra 3krpm would make a difference/be tempting.

better options would be SCSI-II/160/10K-RPM/RAID

and of course best would be SCSI-III/320/15K-RPM/RAID.

Talk to you guys later,

joe

 

Much faster and much appreciated. A few users have bailed to other 350Z forums but I'm sure they will be back once they find out things are up and running again.

 

The site is flying now, good work guys.

 

Server speed is a million times better. I dont have to walk away and get a cup of coffee anymore between page loads.

I knew something had to give before anything would be done. I'm very thankful you guys are upgrading the server.

Jeff

 

Step 1: Don't use PHP

 

I'm sure this is followed up by a sensible solution that is stable, open source, free, and doesn't requirem me to take a mortgage on my house to finance..

Otherwise you'll be considered a troll

 

So when can we attach pics again?

 

Thanks guys....It's faster.....Appreciate your work & time!

 

The factt hat I don't get database errors every other day is a marked improvement. Thanks for the effort.

--wes