Hi. The database(s) behind forum.o.o need to be changed and moved to a new fast central sql server.
In order to test the changes without disturbing anyone, I have created a forum "test" where all needed changes will be done during the coming days. Thursday 22/10 at 1500 UTC, we will begin moving the each single forum database into the EN database (with separate tables for each forum), and convert FULLTEXT tables back to myIsam. This process means 10-30 minutes downtime for each forum. At 1800 UTC, we will stop all forums for about 2hours while moving the db to the central sql. We will try to keep the downtime as small as possible. It is appreciated, if admins test their forums after 2000 UTC. I will be available on #asfinfra and on mail, to help with any problems. Please advice forum users. Taking the experience from translate.a.o and wiki.o.o a better performance and higher stability can be expected. on behalf of infra jan I.
