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We’re Back – Sort of
May 3rd
We have relaunched The Viper Files using some old databased however it’s a bit of a mess at the moment and will take a while for everything to be sorted out. As we’re using an old database we have to install lots of modifications and graphics. During this rebuild you’ll probably come across some errors and possible downtime. We ask everyone to be patient during this rebuild period and expect everything to be back to normal in a few days. I’ll make a proper post on The Viper Files soon explaining everything. Only when everything is back to normal will the VIP accounts be reactivated and start again as for security we can’t activate them until we’ve them tested fully. Sorry for the inconveniences and thanks again for your continued support.
The Viper Files Staff
Almost there….. I promise!
Apr 20th
Well we’re slowly getting there. We have the server and the OS is installed. cPannel which allows you to upload, edit and control stuff is about to be installed. Then we follow the steps below. The good news is from here on Dr Mac has more control over the next bit so it should be faster as we won’t be waiting on outside companies to do their job. That’s the main thing which has taken so long.
- Configure Server
- install bunch of programs
- Rebuild Apache
- Add Users
- Upload Database
- Cross Fingers
- Site’s Online
I’ll try and update the blog as stages are finished but remember to check out http://twitter.com/drmacinyasha for more updates.
All VIP’s will have their accounts extended for all the downtime so you won’t lose out.
Again thanks to everyone for your support and patients
We’re getting there!
Apr 16th
Right, just though I’d update everyone on the progress. We’ve selected a server and paid the first month and the setup fee. Got confirmation back and their currently making our server. As soon as it’s made, which will be sometime tomorrow afternoon, Mac can start installing the necessary programs and then upload the database. All going well with no problems we’ll be back online around this time tomorrow.
All the staff want to thank everyone for being so patient during the last two days and a reminder that all VIP’s will have their accounts extended for the full duration of the downtime.
Latest News
Apr 14th
Ok, after visiting about a thousand sites looking for the best deals we’ve found a slightly cheaper server so we don’t need the phone activation I was on about earlier for this one. Mac’s in the process of working out the finer points with the supplier but it will still be a while before all this is complete and the site is back up and running.
All VIP’s will have their accounts extended for the complete duration of the downtime so please don’t worry.
We’re still not fully sure if we will have lost the last 15 hour or so of the site being up. We’re dealing with the ”Data Retrieval Management” on trying to get that back. If we’re unsuccessful all post’s made along with any new accounts created in this time will be lost so we’re really hoping we get that back.
I’ll keep updating as major things happen.
So we’re moving Servers
Apr 14th
Sorry for not updating the blog but unfourtionately we’re having trouble confirming the transfer to a new host server. We’re trying to get a server in either Russia, Netherlands, China, or France as copyright laws in these countries are a lot more relaxed. We’ve found a really good cheap one in the Netherlands but they are requiring Phone Activation via sms which we’re having trouble with as none of us are in the Netherlands. If someone reading this has a SMS-capable Belgium or Netherlands (+316 or +324 country code) phone, please reply or send an email to drmacinyasha -at- cia -dot- com!
Latest Downtime and Major Changes
Apr 14th
I’m going to try and update this every hour or so and keep you informed of the progress.
The hosting company we owed money to did a check on our site and found it was warez which they don’t allow. I’m guessing as we owed them money they decided to check the site. This is really annoying as we don’t even store files on the server. All the copyrighted material is stored on Rapidshare, Megaupload, Netload etc.
”I am sorry but distribution of pirated content or facilitating pirated content distribution/download is not compliant with our DMCA even if the files are not directly hosted on the server.”
Mac, Ace and myself are working as fast as we can to find and set up a new server to have The Viper Files back up and running as soon as possible however this will take a while.
Potential Problems:
We make a back-up of the site every 24 hours but as it is about 15 hours since the last back-up all that information, new members and posts may be lost. We’re working on trying to get access to make a back-up.
Well this is definatley not going to help our current money problems as we’ll have to pay the old outstanding bill and now this new one also.
Potential Benefits:
One of the benefits of this is we can now use this opturnity to move to a better more relaxed country such as France, Netherlands or Russia where copyright laws are not as strong. We’ve being planning this for some time but havn’t got around to doing it.
Updates:
I’ll keep you informed as best we can of the stages we’re at by updating the blog. For more detailed step by step updates you can follow Dr Macinyasha on twitter
Site’s down
Mar 22nd
Well as you can see the site is down. To be honest I’m not sure why but I’m sent a message to Dr Mac’s phone informing him of the problem so hopefully it will be sorted soon enough.
This is just to let you know we’re aware of the problem and working on it.
More bad news I’m afraid!
Mar 16th
We’re still having problems with the server and unfortunately it was decided to do a complete reinstall of the server. Having tried everything else we were hoping not to have to do this but we have little alternative.
What does this mean. In noob terms it means doing a full backup of the site as it is. Clearing everything off the server and reinstalling everything from scratch. Then uploading the saved backup of the site. This will probably take a while so we will keep you informed of the different stages were at.
Currently were at stage one which is backing up the existing site.
Once again we’d like to thank you for your patients and sticking with us through this period. All VIP’s will have their accounts extended for the duration of this rebuild.
I’d also like to thank Dr Mac for all his hard work he has done and is doing in trying to fix this problem. I can’t imagine the headache it’s causing him.
Anyone with any problems can leave a comment and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
Still Having Problems
Mar 16th
Unfortunately we’re still having problems. You may find some of the pages aren’t loading properly. We’re doing our best to fix this and have the site up and running as soon as possible. By ”we” I mean Dr Mac of course. He’ll give a more detailed account and update soon so check back here for regular updates.
Sorry about this and thanks for your continued support.
