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fredlewin · 11-24-2010, 06:47 AM

A big big Thhhhhhhhhhhhank from cold Switzerland.

hoanpham · 11-24-2010, 06:55 AM

Thanks, but the site seems still having a problem with the database. I cannot delete photos/update.

Update: Photos can be deleted, but still gives error message.

**rjohnst3** · 11-24-2010, 07:15 AM

Great work getting things back up 100%. I work for a large (HUGE) company and hey, those types of problems are unavoidable...kudos to your IT folks...Ron J.

**grey goat** · 11-24-2010, 07:17 AM

Glad to have the forum back.

The fact the forum wasn't functioning when I signed in yesterday was bothersome, but given the fact that I'd just watched Apollo 13 with my son . . . well, I decided I wouldn't worry overmuch about it. And I had faith it'd be back.

And here it is.

Thanks, Adam. (And don't be too hard on that IT guy!)

jolepp · 11-24-2010, 07:30 AM

Quote:

...
A server technician deleted core system files while ...

A misunderstanding about getting rid of the "core" files? ;-)

EyeSpy · 11-24-2010, 08:11 AM

No more withdrawal. I can give up smoking again.

Big Dawg · 11-24-2010, 08:16 AM

Thanks. Life's ups and downs...no more no less. Glad you worked it out. Thanks again.

eva2000 · 11-24-2010, 08:17 AM

Woah that server technician must of had a minor heart attack

Luckily it wasn't

Code:

rm -ef *

Originally posted by Adam

Yeah, I've been thinking of running multiple servers. A managed solution would probably work wonders in the long run.

for that definitely need to setup a NTFS share for css, attachments, photo gallery (any user end initiated upload, update, removable files) so load balanced web servers can access the data.

For backup/restorations might want to look into R1Soft CDP Linux Server Backup Software - Enterprise Edition from R1Soft - Disk to Disk Backup

fotaki · 11-24-2010, 10:03 AM

Thanks for staying with it and getting it sorted.

I assume the IT Tech. is currently minus a few 'dangly bits'.

elle.e · 11-24-2010, 11:12 AM

Great the forum is back!

Adam · 11-24-2010, 12:27 PM

Originally posted by eva2000

For backup/restorations might want to look into R1Soft CDP Linux Server Backup Software - Enterprise Edition from R1Soft - Disk to Disk Backup

Softlayer has something called e-vault, which I'm configuring at this time for automated backups.

The technician ran "yum uninstall pcre" ... bad bad bad!

**Ash** · 11-24-2010, 01:56 PM

Well Adam all this hard work you put in is very much appreciated.
Glad to have you as the webmaster.

secateurs · 11-24-2010, 04:18 PM

Originally posted by eva2000

rm -ef *

Hey! Don't give them any ideas!

praxxis · 11-24-2010, 06:26 PM

Thanks for having the site up and running again!

eva2000 · 11-24-2010, 09:02 PM

Originally posted by Adam

Softlayer has something called e-vault, which I'm configuring at this time for automated backups.

The technician ran "yum uninstall pcre" ... bad bad bad!

so yum install pcre not enough to get it back ?

Anyway glad site is back up

11-24-2010, 06:55 AM	#32
hoanpham Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Strand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,366	Thanks, but the site seems still having a problem with the database. I cannot delete photos/update. Update: Photos can be deleted, but still gives error message. Last edited by hoanpham; 11-24-2010 at 07:01 AM.

11-24-2010, 08:17 AM	#38
eva2000 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Brisbane, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 239	Woah that server technician must of had a minor heart attack Luckily it wasn't *Code:* rm -ef * Originally posted by Adam Yeah, I've been thinking of running multiple servers. A managed solution would probably work wonders in the long run. for that definitely need to setup a NTFS share for css, attachments, photo gallery (any user end initiated upload, update, removable files) so load balanced web servers can access the data. For backup/restorations might want to look into R1Soft CDP Linux Server Backup Software - Enterprise Edition from R1Soft - Disk to Disk Backup

11-24-2010, 10:03 AM	#39
fotaki Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Greece and UK Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 309	Thanks for staying with it and getting it sorted. I assume the IT Tech. is currently minus a few 'dangly bits'. Last edited by fotaki; 11-24-2010 at 02:07 PM.

11-24-2010, 12:27 PM	#41
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595 Original Poster	Originally posted by eva2000 For backup/restorations might want to look into R1Soft CDP Linux Server Backup Software - Enterprise Edition from R1Soft - Disk to Disk Backup Softlayer has something called e-vault, which I'm configuring at this time for automated backups. The technician ran "yum uninstall pcre" ... bad bad bad! Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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grey goat Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Spring Green, WI Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 926	Glad to have the forum back. The fact the forum wasn't functioning when I signed in yesterday was bothersome, but given the fact that I'd just watched Apollo 13 with my son . . . well, I decided I wouldn't worry overmuch about it. And I had faith it'd be back. And here it is. Thanks, Adam. (And don't be too hard on that IT guy!)

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jolepp Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Finland Photos: Albums Posts: 3,196	Quote: ... A server technician deleted core system files while ... A misunderstanding about getting rid of the "core" files? ;-)

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Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	Well Adam all this hard work you put in is very much appreciated. Glad to have you as the webmaster.

11-24-2010, 04:18 PM	#43
secateurs Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Adelaide, Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 250	Originally posted by eva2000 rm -ef * Hey! Don't give them any ideas!

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11-24-2010, 09:02 PM	#45
eva2000 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Brisbane, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 239	Originally posted by Adam Softlayer has something called e-vault, which I'm configuring at this time for automated backups. The technician ran "yum uninstall pcre" ... bad bad bad! so yum install pcre not enough to get it back ? Anyway glad site is back up