The server is racked up and powered on. I have some configuration to do. I will also request that some ports be opened on the datacenter’s firewall. I’ll compile the list over the weekend and they’ll process it on Monday.
The tracking link says the server is in Austin and is out for delivery. I should hear today that it has arrived. :)
The server went in with UPS on Friday. Track it.
I shut down the server about 24 minutes ago. Happy shipping.
At 10:30am EST, the server will be shut down and deracked. Then it will be shipped to Austin. Donations for shipping are doing well. Thank you. I know the new IP block, the router, and the DNS servers. I have already amended the following files: /etc/rc.conf – ifconfig aliases, defaultrouter /etc/pf.conf – host IP addresses …
The FreshPorts server is moving from San Jose to Austin. The server has been kindly and expertly hosted by Supernews since it arrived there in November 2006. However, Supernews has been bought by Giganews, who have kindly offerred to take over the hosting and sponsorship of FreshPorts. Here’s a map showing the source and destination. …
In case you hadn’t noticed, FreshPorts is now running on the new server. With hardware donated by iXsystems and 3Ware, and colocation/bandwidth provided by SuperNews, the box has been installed for some time. Blame me for the delayed transition. BSDCan, PGCon, moving to Florida for a new job, getting laid off due to outsourcing, and …
The 2U dual opteron server I’ve been writing about has left the building. On Monday, FedEx took control of the box. On Wednesday, it was delivered to an undisclosed location in Elk Grove, California, USA. On Thursday, it will be driven to San Jose California, where it will be installed at the SuperNews bunker. \o/