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kieron
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Posted - 2006.02.15 20:04:00 -
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The moment that all of us have been waiting for, the long awaited Hardware Upgrade is upon us. On Tuesday, 21 February starting at 0800 GMT, the old Tranquility hardware is replaced with 70 new IBM 64-bit AMD dual processor blade servers. This upgrade is expected to be a long and difficult process, so the normal maintenance period will be extended to 24 hours. However, the end result will greatly improve the Eve gaming experience.
We are recommending the training of long duration skills in case the upgrade takes longer than the expected period of time.
kieron
Community Manager,
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kieron
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Posted - 2006.02.15 20:05:00 -
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Oh, and the first person that jinxes the deployment gets hit with the banstick! 
Also, *first!* 
kieron
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Eris Discordia
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Posted - 2006.02.15 20:06:00 -
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 Originally by: kieron
Oh, and the first person that jinxes the deployment gets hit with the banstick!
Also, *first!*
Remember this post and the post after
The ebil mods removed my emo lyrics signature
Capsicum wubs teh pinkz0r - QFT
Kaemonn was here --->X
Vanamonde dances around in Eris' Sig
RAWR!!11 - Imaran
One day I'll spray paint it blue *cackle* -zhuge liang
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James Raven
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Posted - 2006.02.15 20:07:00 -
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Second? Ahem... I can't wait!
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xeom
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Posted - 2006.02.15 20:11:00 -
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ETA on patch notes? More then just the overview that the last blog gave us.Like what ships got balanced and such.
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Kylania
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Posted - 2006.02.15 20:16:00 -
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Originally by: xeom
ETA on patch notes? More then just the overview that the last blog gave us.Like what ships got balanced and such.
I doubt they will do the patch at the same time. Way too many things to go wrong. :) This is just the hardware upgrade, with the patch to follow after things are mostly stable I'm guessing.
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GigaIndy
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Posted - 2006.02.15 20:16:00 -
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They arnt installing a patch. They're installing new hamsters!
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Tiuwaz
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Posted - 2006.02.15 20:18:00 -
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I am pretty sure it will go smooth with no problems. The weatherman says its gonna be a breeze!
Oh damn jinx!  
Originally by: Oveur
****! Lets nerf it!
To the nerfmobile!
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Desiderata Fabian
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Posted - 2006.02.15 20:22:00 -
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How long is long, guesstimate for me...I assume you mean longer than the 24 hours for the upgrade, to give you the time to iron out bugs, week long training perhaps?
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James Raven
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Posted - 2006.02.15 20:24:00 -
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Originally by: Desiderata Fabian
How long is long, guesstimate for me...I assume you mean longer than the 24 hours for the upgrade, to give you the time to iron out bugs, week long training perhaps?
Lvl 5 adv weapon upgrades ftw (26d should be long enough to iron out all the initial problems... I hope..)
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Bon Hedus
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Posted - 2006.02.15 20:25:00 -
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Excellent news. Can I have the "old" stuff? 
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xeom
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Posted - 2006.02.15 20:30:00 -
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Hmm the way oveur said it made me thing they were going to be deployed side-by-side.
Hope we don't have to wait to long for blood.And hopefully patch notes will be soon.
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kieron
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Posted - 2006.02.15 20:47:00 -
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We are targeting deployment of the Bloodlines patch on 28 February. Patch Notes will be available later next week after the Hardware upgrade.
Since this is a hardware upgrade, there is no need for a client-side patch, nor any changes to the Eve server code that will require patch notes. The 'old' stuff will be used by CCP, so you can't have it.
By recommending a long skill, I mean something that won't complete training on Wednesday at 0800 when we are estimating a return to service. Give it a day or three longer than that just to be sure.
kieron
Community Manager,
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Kaldura
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Posted - 2006.02.15 20:56:00 -
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Wow, ..I cant't wait til teh upgrade goes live. If I remember correctly this new "cluster" makes EVE's hardware one of the TOP 500 supercomputers in the.
I am curious about the client side working on Dual CPU processors. I read about the patch for "balancing" with the EVE server cluster. Can anyopne elaborate a little bit on client side theoretical performance if running a Dual CPU. e.g. AMD X2.
Is it safe to assume that they client will be "more" in sync with the server since it runs 64 bit as well?
I would appreceate it if someone from CCP could elaborate on this.
yes...we are all "hardware junkie..z" 
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ParMizaN
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Posted - 2006.02.15 20:56:00 -
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All hail CCP!
Seriously guys, good luck wih both the server and the patch deployment :D
Phenomena of ironies, cast the litany aside
How intelligible, blessed be the forgetful
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Sirial Soulfly
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Posted - 2006.02.15 21:05:00 -
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Out of curiosity, what do 70 new IBM 64-bit AMD dual processor blade servers cost ?
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Grimpak
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Posted - 2006.02.15 21:10:00 -
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Originally by: kieron
The moment that all of us have been waiting for, the long awaited Hardware Upgrade is upon us. On Tuesday, 21 February starting at 0800 GMT, the old Tranquility hardware is replaced with 70 new IBM 64-bit AMD dual processor blade servers. This upgrade is expected to be a long and difficult process, so the normal maintenance period will be extended to 24 hours. However, the end result will greatly improve the Eve gaming experience.
We are recommending the training of long duration skills in case the upgrade takes longer than the expected period of time.
not fair cuz I beaten you by like 7 hours
anyways YARR and stuff.
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Shoot him ingame if you don't like this person. If you do like him, go mine veldspar with him.
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Grant Smith
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Posted - 2006.02.15 21:13:00 -
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HOORAAH  Congrats!
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ShadowOne
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Posted - 2006.02.15 21:27:00 -
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some pictures of the cluster when it¦s all set up would be cool. |
shadyfox99
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Posted - 2006.02.15 21:44:00 -
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Edited by: shadyfox99 on 15/02/2006 21:44:30
Originally by: kieron
The moment that all of us have been waiting for, the long awaited Hardware Upgrade is upon us. On Tuesday, 21 February starting at 0800 GMT, the old Tranquility hardware is replaced with 70 new IBM 64-bit AMD dual processor blade servers. This upgrade is expected to be a long and difficult process, so the normal maintenance period will be extended to 24 hours. However, the end result will greatly improve the Eve gaming experience.
We are recommending the training of long duration skills in case the upgrade takes longer than the expected period of time.
And the heavens opened up, and CCP said "It shall be". And the eve player base rejoiced, and said "Halleluejah!"
good luck guys.
Originally by: HostageTaker
Use your brain and use your main! OMFG I just rhymed!
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Jenny Spitfire
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Posted - 2006.02.15 22:11:00 -
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Originally by: kieron
Oh, and the first person that jinxes the deployment gets hit with the banstick!
Also, *first!*
Good luck with the deployment.
Anyway, I dont think the deployment will be very smooth. First time, bad luck. Second time, getting there. Third time always lucky.
/me hopes she doesnt get ban-stick. 
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Turiya Flesharrower
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Posted - 2006.02.15 22:21:00 -
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Do you have any specific plans for the old hardware? I can't imagine it'd be wasted on a forum upgrade...
My bet is a new SISI based on the old servers perhaps
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voodoo
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Posted - 2006.02.15 22:22:00 -
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w00t w00t w00t for CCP
gg gg gg gg gg gg gg gg gg gg
w00t w00t w00t
gg CCP
just had to get in on this most wonderful thread.
voodoo 4tw
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Adonis 4174
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Posted - 2006.02.15 22:31:00 -
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Figures.
I work long shifts with one half day per week. Care to guess when my half day is next week?
Guess I need a life.
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Jinx Barker
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Posted - 2006.02.15 22:58:00 -
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Originally by: kieron
Oh, and the first person that jinxes the deployment gets hit with the banstick!
Also, *first!*
I promise to behave... really. I want it to go smoothly. But, if I can obtain some of Valar's original Jove DNA I promise to sing a specail tribal song and do a an anti-jinx tribal dance.
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Cool dude
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Posted - 2006.02.15 23:17:00 -
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Edited by: Cool dude on 15/02/2006 23:18:39
At the risk of sounding cynical here (beleive me I was never a cynic till I started playing EVE), Lets assume the worse and that the upgrade goes over schedule and that we cannot connect for 3 or 4 days. before you all start shouting at me, tell me 1 patch, upgrade that has been done over the last 3 years that has gone to schedule!
Anyway assuming that this is the case are CCP still going to charge us for a full month?
If not then it is a little like paying for a full season ticket for your football club only to be told that there are some matches that you cannot go to even though you have paid in advance for them
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Sokudo
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Posted - 2006.02.15 23:18:00 -
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Originally by: Eris Discordia
Originally by: kieron
Oh, and the first person that jinxes the deployment gets hit with the banstick!
Also, *first!*
Remember this post and the post after
I think we're all going to hold him to that, don't you worry.
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Lyra VX
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Posted - 2006.02.15 23:32:00 -
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<3
Any chance of a direct comparison chart (or something equally geeky) of the two clusters? |
NATMav
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Posted - 2006.02.15 23:39:00 -
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Too bad they just cant leave empire on the old stuff and move all of 0.0 to the Blades.
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Scorpyn
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Posted - 2006.02.15 23:42:00 -
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Good Luck
(btw are you planning to keep the servers online for a bit longer than officially planned this time aswell just to be able to bet on how long time it takes for another "close down the servers" thread to appear? )
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Skaz
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Posted - 2006.02.15 23:45:00 -
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Originally by: kieron
We are targeting deployment of the Bloodlines patch on 28 February. Patch Notes will be available later next week after the Hardware upgrade.
Since this is a hardware upgrade, there is no need for a client-side patch, nor any changes to the Eve server code that will require patch notes. The 'old' stuff will be used by CCP, so you can't have it.
By recommending a long skill, I mean something that won't complete training on Wednesday at 0800 when we are estimating a return to service. Give it a day or three longer than that just to be sure.
Talk about a stressful week, I want to see pictures from the after-party when you all go nuts and release stress in various weird ways ;)
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Skaz
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Posted - 2006.02.15 23:46:00 -
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Edited by: Skaz on 15/02/2006 23:47:54
dbl post
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Lunaticdie04
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Posted - 2006.02.15 23:54:00 -
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Originally by: Skaz
Originally by: kieron
We are targeting deployment of the Bloodlines patch on 28 February. Patch Notes will be available later next week after the Hardware upgrade.
Since this is a hardware upgrade, there is no need for a client-side patch, nor any changes to the Eve server code that will require patch notes. The 'old' stuff will be used by CCP, so you can't have it.
By recommending a long skill, I mean something that won't complete training on Wednesday at 0800 when we are estimating a return to service. Give it a day or three longer than that just to be sure.
Talk about a stressful week, I want to see pictures from the after-party when you all go nuts and release stress in various weird ways ;)
Rumour has it they'll be sacrificing the old hamsters, to the hardware gods, for a long, prosperous and lag free cluster.
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The Snowman
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Posted - 2006.02.15 23:59:00 -
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70 dual core Blades.. thats 140 processors..
so on a sunday thats...mm...
one 64bit processor per 178 people! :O woohoo...
But by my count you Oursaerlag will need at least 3! =p or 1.5 Blades ;)
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kieron
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Posted - 2006.02.15 23:59:00 -
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Originally by: Lunaticdie04
Rumour has it they'll be sacrificing the old hamsters, to the hardware gods, for a long, prosperous and lag free cluster.
Oveur mentioned in a previous forum post (I can't find it right now) that the old hamsters would be retired to a cozy nest, watch gladiator movies all day and be used as an escort service from time to time.
In any case, they have served us long and faithfully. I think they deserve better than to be sacrificed.
kieron
Community Manager,
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Cabadrin
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Posted - 2006.02.16 00:34:00 -
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If you ever need more storage space for the old hamsters, you've got my address.
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Grekken
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Posted - 2006.02.16 00:39:00 -
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........Just think 200+ pilot fleet battles with all efects on and no lag ........... oh hell yeah
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MdKharaa
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Posted - 2006.02.16 01:12:00 -
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Can't wait. Just don't forget about the server hardware pics.
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Wrayeth
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Posted - 2006.02.16 02:01:00 -
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Best of luck with the server upgrade. Hope it goes well and kicks EVE's lag right in the ass.
As a side note, will you be sacrificing any attractive female interns to the Great God Murphy to ensure success of the cluster swap? And will you be taking pics?
-Wrayeth
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BillyBong2
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Posted - 2006.02.16 02:37:00 -
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Good Luck! 30 day skill training away :o)
Siggy by Esturary |
Testy McServer
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Posted - 2006.02.16 02:48:00 -
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Originally by: Cool dude
Edited by: Cool dude on 15/02/2006 23:18:39
At the risk of sounding cynical here (beleive me I was never a cynic till I started playing EVE), Lets assume the worse and that the upgrade goes over schedule and that we cannot connect for 3 or 4 days. before you all start shouting at me, tell me 1 patch, upgrade that has been done over the last 3 years that has gone to schedule!
Anyway assuming that this is the case are CCP still going to charge us for a full month?
If not then it is a little like paying for a full season ticket for your football club only to be told that there are some matches that you cannot go to even though you have paid in advance for them
No its more like paying for full season tickets 5 or 6 seasons ago and getting to use them year after year with the occasional delayed game here and there. Seriously, free upgrade to improve our gameplay and then another free patch a week later.
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Dalekplunger Slick
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Posted - 2006.02.16 04:28:00 -
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I just want to wish you guys good luck. You do a kick-butt job and we're all rooting for ya.
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JamesTalon
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Posted - 2006.02.16 06:52:00 -
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I got a few months of training to do packed into maybe 3-5 skills, so its not like I don't have anything to train
I volunteer my basement as storage for the old hardware. Its big down here, and I need more warmth 
Caldari Navy Surplus
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GoleanT'Ar
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Posted - 2006.02.16 08:36:00 -
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Originally by: Kaldura
Wow, ..I cant't wait til the upgrade goes live. If I remember correctly this new "cluster" makes EVE's hardware one of the TOP 500 supercomputers in the world.
Yeah pretty cool for just a MMORPG!!
Originally by: Kaldura
I am curious about the client side working on Dual CPU processors. I read about the patch for "balancing" with the EVE server cluster downloadable from the CPU OEM's.
What happens when the CPU balances loads with the EVE server in simple terms?
Nuthing. This is client side patch for people experiencing problems with Dual core processors. To make EvE run properly it load balances between both cores, instead of maxing 1 Processor. P.S. If windows detects you have more than 1 Processor (core) dont worry about it.
Originally by: Kaldura
Can anyone elaborate a little bit on client sides theoretical performance if running a Dual CPU. e.g. AMD X2.
Ummm..... Fast?
Originally by: Kaldura
Is it safe to assume that they client will be "more" in sync with the server since it runs 64 bit as well?
Nope. No 64bit client as yet. Hopefully this will change. But all data is transfered to & from server in simple coding anyway. No 64bit transfers in networks yet.
Anyways... Good luck on the hardware upgrades guys!!
Not noticed much lag where I am. Just hope you fix the client a bit.
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ThunderBolt
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Posted - 2006.02.16 08:53:00 -
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Edited by: ThunderBolt on 16/02/2006 08:53:24
Originally by: Sirial Soulfly
Out of curiosity, what do 70 new IBM 64-bit AMD dual processor blade servers cost ?
Here AMD Opteron LS20 for IBM BladeCenter you can configure 1 blade on your own and check the Price
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Ruby LeFonte
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Posted - 2006.02.16 09:00:00 -
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Edited by: Ruby LeFonte on 16/02/2006 09:00:29
Hope it all goes well tho'.
shudders
I remember some upgrades from the past.
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Burlock Ironfist
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Posted - 2006.02.16 10:01:00 -
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Originally by: ThunderBolt
Edited by: ThunderBolt on 16/02/2006 08:53:24
Originally by: Sirial Soulfly
Out of curiosity, what do 70 new IBM 64-bit AMD dual processor blade servers cost ?
Here AMD Opteron LS20 for IBM BladeCenter you can configure 1 blade on your own and check the Price
 HOLY **** that be expensive kit specialy when you X 70 and all the other bit and bobs that go along...
if i started saving now i could possibly buy that cluser in say 200 years!!!
Anyways CCP good luck and dont let the doom sayers and forum moaners get you down 99.9% of people who play eve just want the new hardwear in, take your time and make sure everythign is good with it!!!
GOOD LUCK
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Grimpak
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Posted - 2006.02.16 10:37:00 -
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Originally by: Ruby LeFonte
Edited by: Ruby LeFonte on 16/02/2006 09:00:29
Hope it all goes well tho'.
shudders
I remember some upgrades from the past.
/me remembers when they upgraded the servers with new hardware a year and so back
*shivers*
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Shoot him ingame if you don't like this person. If you do like him, go mine veldspar with him.
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Corp Scammer
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Posted - 2006.02.16 11:05:00 -
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i thought it was said the old server equipment would supplement the RAMDAN to run the database requiremetns ie market - cargo holds all the database requests that would help improve performance there to - so can we look forward to some new systems or jove systems opening up perhaps.
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Jinx Jethro
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Posted - 2006.02.16 11:19:00 -
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Originally by: kieron
Oh, and the first person that jinxes the deployment gets hit with the banstick!
Also, *first!*
pokes finger into yarrdware
Ooooh, what does this doohickey dooo?
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1. A person or thing that is believed to bring bad luck
2. A condition or period of bad luck that appears to have been caused by a specific person or thing |
Rabid Shot
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Posted - 2006.02.16 12:43:00 -
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24 hours I NEEED EVE
These hamsters better be worth it
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Eight Ace
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Posted - 2006.02.16 13:25:00 -
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Congratulations to CCP. Being a flagship installation for IBM running a MMORPG is a serious win. This kit wouldnt be out of place in a large multinational.
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Magunus
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Posted - 2006.02.16 13:33:00 -
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And what are *you* going to do when the servers come back up?
I'm going to Disneyland! (ie, Jita)
Just to check the lag.
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Himo Amasacia
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Posted - 2006.02.16 13:45:00 -
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Originally by: NATMav
Too bad they just cant leave empire on the old stuff and move all of 0.0 to the Blades.
Frankly they would do better to shove all of 0.0 into the old stuff and run empire from the blades, concidering the amount of people and server load that exists in empire. And empire is soo much prettier..
Good luch with it CCP!
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Balazs Simon
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Posted - 2006.02.16 14:57:00 -
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\o/ for the yarrdware 
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Kilosher Silgen
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Posted - 2006.02.16 15:11:00 -
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The moment the server is back up I can see all 100K subscribers logging in to see the cool new lag-free Eve! And everyone will think to themselves - "Let's go to Jita and see if it's better now"
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Lunaticdie04
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Posted - 2006.02.16 15:19:00 -
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Originally by: Kilosher Silgen
The moment the server is back up I can see all 100K subscribers logging in to see the cool new lag-free Eve! And everyone will think to themselves - "Let's go to Jita and see if it's better now"
So true.
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GouldFish
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Posted - 2006.02.16 15:22:00 -
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I know its still a few days away but good luck!
Oh and will the forums be up during this or will be have another 1/2 up 1/2 down thing again? Or am I going to have to do soem work at work that day to keep time ticking away.
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GouldFish
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Posted - 2006.02.16 15:22:00 -
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I know its still a few days away but good luck!
Oh and will the forums be up during this or will be have another 1/2 up 1/2 down thing again? Or am I going to have to do soem work at work that day to keep time ticking away.
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croxis
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Posted - 2006.02.16 15:47:00 -
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Are they going to set up webcams so we can watch them install the server?
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Wrangler - Saving the drunks by drinking their beer since 1992
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croxis
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Posted - 2006.02.16 15:47:00 -
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Are they going to set up webcams so we can watch them install the server?
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David - Proud to be saving the universe since 1984
Wrangler - Saving the drunks by drinking their beer since 1992
Saving the breweries by sending their produce to Wrangler since 2005 - Imaran |
Kaldura
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Posted - 2006.02.16 16:33:00 -
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Curious to see if a 64 bit client will follow
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Skooney
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Posted - 2006.02.16 17:49:00 -
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Oh sure! My wife leaves for a holiday, and leaves me in "command" of the house to play hours apon hours of endless Eve and you guys have to do a hardware upgrade in the middle of my planned Eve marathon! Where is Murphy when I need to kick him! lol
Good luck CCP! Can't wait to see the difference!
Universal Agencies
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Bedrock
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Posted - 2006.02.16 17:55:00 -
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I wish you the BEST OF LUCK in this deployment, seriously I do, my 2 account subscriptions depend on it.
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Harisdrop
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Posted - 2006.02.16 19:17:00 -
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Three things that happen after a long down time:
1) people complain
2) people loose ships
3) people will be amazed that someone from Iceland can actually do what they say.
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keepiru
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Posted - 2006.02.16 19:27:00 -
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Originally by: Kaldura
Curious to see if a 64 bit client will follow
The client on SISI has some pretty major changes that allow it to have 32/64 clients. Its mentioned somewhere in the testing section. Expect a native 64 client on or slightly after, only makes sense since theyre shifting the server codebase to 64 as well.
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Consider your house breached and your cAke and bree stolen - Wrangler
We have the colours, resistence is futile. Now where did I have those flower signatures -Eris |
J'inn
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Posted - 2006.02.16 20:38:00 -
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I'm a computer idiot. And fairly proud of it. So please consider that in this question . . .
Is this set up something that is very cutting edge? If so, is IBM, or any other company(ies), following it closely in order to see how things go?
Just curious.
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Ominus Decre
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Posted - 2006.02.16 20:44:00 -
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One of the initial blogs on the Yarrrrdware had made comment that the target was to break onto the top 100 list for the fastest computers on Earth.
Any projections on the sure computing power or how close this new system will be?
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kieron
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Posted - 2006.02.16 22:16:00 -
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J'inn, yes the hardware we are installing is very cutting edge and IBM is *very* interested in how things turn out. The same with Texas Memory Systems, the company that provided us with the solid-state memory system.
Ominus, it is the Top 500 that we are shooting for. It would take a lot more equipment than what we are installing to make it to the Top 100 list.
kieron
Community Manager,
EVE Online |
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Max Tesla
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Posted - 2006.02.16 22:37:00 -
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I have killed millions of people, and still they attack me.
I butcher them in the millions and still they wont stop comeing.
Never has a pirate said "hey you have killed a million of us would a deal be out of the question?"
Never do they retreat or make tactical withdrawals.
How many patches and upgrades and how many years must pass before the pirates start showing an ounce of intelligence and self preservation?
Also I was reading the story Crielere
http://www.eve-online.com/races/crielere/
And I was wondering if an event or 4 could be made that a station is built somewhere step by step by Faction and player founding and by Faction and player logistical support ie players and Factions transport materieals to build the Station and ofcurse these convoys would be able to be attacked and require protection and so on and so forth.
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Dakath
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Posted - 2006.02.16 23:46:00 -
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So, are the new hamsters on steroids, mutants or both?
I, for one, welcome our new Jovian Overlords! |
Tal Decius
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Posted - 2006.02.16 23:49:00 -
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Quick question... will the forums, etc. still be online while the upgrade takes place?
Looking forward to the new hardware!
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Serendipity007
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Posted - 2006.02.17 00:38:00 -
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After 24 hours of painstaking installation and hard work, the CCP tech guys finally reach the moment we all have been waiting for...
CCP Tech 1: *phew* its finally done. I've checked everything and everything checks out. Time to turn the thing on and see if it works.
CCP Techs: *much cheering*
CCP Tech 1: Here goes nothing! *throws rediculously huge elecrical switch*
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*nothing happens*
CCP Tech 2: Umm, shouldn't it have turned on by now?
CCP Tech 1: Shut up Leeroy, obviously you screwed it up. Knowing you you put "tab a" into "slot b" again.
CCP Tech 2: But I did everything you told me...Oh here's the problem its...
CCP Tech 1: Just shut up! I'll check it again.
*24 hours passes*
CCP Tech 1: Argh! I've gone over my list three times already! I just don't understand it.
CCP Tech 2: But I've been trying to tell you...
CCP Tech 1: Just just up Mr. Jenkins, I'm so angry I could cry....
CCP Tech 2: *sigh*
*Leeroy walks over to the power cord and plugs the machine into the wall*
CCP Tech 2: C'mon boss, just try it one more time.
CCP Tech 1: Fine, I don't see what good it will do...
*throws rediculously large electrical switch again*
*as the whole continent of Icland dims under the strain, the machines whir to life*
CCP Tech 1: ITS ALIVE!! ITS ALIVE!!! I HAVE DONE IT!!! See Jenkins, all it takes is hard work and following my flawless instructions...
CCP Tech 2: 
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Dakath
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Posted - 2006.02.17 03:34:00 -
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My little joke about mutant hamsters on steroids aside...
Will this new server cluster be expandable?
As more and more people join up with EVE can extra blades be added to counteract lag?
Needed, a serious geek to come and say yes or no in plain english.
I commend CCP for spending real-life money to try and fix the lag problem.
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MolRob
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Posted - 2006.02.17 07:29:00 -
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do we get that one day with maxed skills, lot of money and no concord?
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g0pher
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Posted - 2006.02.17 08:02:00 -
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The devs should update the blog article as well to remind people to stock up on POS FUEL. Incase the downtime does extend to 48 hours.
Many people rely too much on Devs timeline. Would be a shame to see some dreads flying just after downtime killing offline pos
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Angoleus
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Posted - 2006.02.17 10:27:00 -
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I wish u all the best, and a smooth upgrade
Looking forward to see many pages of Lag Complaints on Wednesday.
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Harisdrop
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Posted - 2006.02.17 13:44:00 -
[78]
Originally by: MolRob
do we get that one day with maxed skills, lot of money and no concord?
Yes you still can play EVE I bet the test server will be running. If not we better make sure someone knows.
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Nakamo Akati
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Posted - 2006.02.17 16:16:00 -
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Do the blades contain
1) 2 single core processors
2) 1 dual core processor
3) 2 dual core processors
I assume the first based on what I've read. If so, why haven't you used dual core processors? Is it because there is no need or because of diminishing returns because dual core processors are memory bandwidth constrained for this application?
Regards
Andreas
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J'inn
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Posted - 2006.02.17 16:53:00 -
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Originally by: kieron
J'inn, yes the hardware we are installing is very cutting edge and IBM is *very* interested in how things turn out. The same with Texas Memory Systems, the company that provided us with the solid-state memory system.
Ominus, it is the Top 500 that we are shooting for. It would take a lot more equipment than what we are installing to make it to the Top 100 list.
Translation: CCP will get far far far better tech support help fromt he manufacturers than I will ever get.
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CCP: Hello we have a question.
Tech Support: Yes sir!! Right away sir!!!
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J'inn: Hello I have a question.
Tech Support: It's a Microsoft issue.
J'inn: But . . .
Tech Support: Call Bill Gates.
J'inn: But . . . .
Tech Support: Are you still on the line!!!?? Here listen to some fine ABBA tunes for a while..
J'inn: GRRRRRRRRRRRrrrrrrrrrr
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Good luck with the new stuff CCP!!!
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kieron
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Posted - 2006.02.17 18:59:00 -
[81]
Dakath, yes we will be able to expand the cluster by adding new Bladecenter chassis and blades to the existing hardware as needed.
Nakamo, #3 is correct. The new blades are dual-core, cual CPU Opterons. Oveur mentioned this in this Dev Blog from last month.
kieron
Community Manager,
EVE Online |
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RaZZZZia
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Posted - 2006.02.18 00:54:00 -
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Originally by: Magunus
And what are *you* going to do when the servers come back up?
I'm going to Disneyland! (ie, Jita)
Just to check the lag.
Well, lets all meet in Jita on Wednesday....either just for a burn-in or the first blobb-caused-reboot :D
Assumption is the mother of all ****ups. |
Arte
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Posted - 2006.02.18 04:22:00 -
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For the love of God, I hope we don't see the usual whine fest if things aren't running smoothly straight away.
Can't even play the game from where I am, till may at least and I'm excitedly watching the forums to see how it all goes. Reading whinges won't be nice. Can't wait to read how "smooth it all" is instead.
Best of luck guys. See you flip side...
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Max Tesla
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Posted - 2006.02.18 08:32:00 -
[84]
Fix the drones
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Captain Burgers
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Posted - 2006.02.18 15:56:00 -
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Thanks CCP!!!
not just for the patch, but this is the first extended downtime that does not happen on one of my days off... If you move it to monday I'll podkill a noob...
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Filan
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Posted - 2006.02.19 21:17:00 -
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will the forums go down like they did with the RMR deployment?
Please resize image to a maximum of 400 x 120, not exceeding 24000 bps, ty - Cortes |
Captain Burgers
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Posted - 2006.02.19 21:44:00 -
[87]
Originally by: Filan
will the forums go down like they did with the RMR deployment?
yep...
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Daryl Xero
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Posted - 2006.02.20 06:06:00 -
[88]
Originally by: kieron
Oh, and the first person that jinxes the deployment gets hit with the banstick!
Also, *first!*
What could possibly go wrong?
*ducks*
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Ashzell
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Posted - 2006.02.20 10:24:00 -
[89]
Originally by: Turiya Flesharrower
Do you have any specific plans for the old hardware? I can't imagine it'd be wasted on a forum upgrade...
My bet is a new SISI based on the old servers perhaps
I suppose they'll use it for the first new servers in China ...
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Plague Black
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Posted - 2006.02.20 10:53:00 -
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Good luck ccp, nothing else to say.
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LukeSky
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Posted - 2006.02.20 12:24:00 -
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Good luck with the deployment guys
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XiZ0r
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Posted - 2006.02.20 12:53:00 -
[92]
GL guys!! Looking forward to some huge lag free battles
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Admiral IceBlock
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Posted - 2006.02.20 13:54:00 -
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the old tranq should be used for like "dynamic processing relay" or something...
"We brake for nobody"
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Wulfstan
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Posted - 2006.02.20 14:12:00 -
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Break a leg guys!
... and no, not Kieron.
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ZegTheBrick
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Posted - 2006.02.20 14:17:00 -
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My song of the moment (the one thats been looping on winamp for many hours already):
R.E.M. - It's The End Of The World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine)
Feels kinda right for the situation.
Good luck CCP and good luck forum mods for the locking of many threads no doubt.
What am I going to call Ourslag now...
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Jacques Archambault
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Posted - 2006.02.20 17:20:00 -
[96]
w00t! Can't wait for everything to be online'd =) see you on the other side!
Member of the official Eris Discordia Fanclub
Fastest sig nerfer south of EVE Information Center
FACT - you can't find a piece of brocolli in a glass of milk
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Aristrad Mantrus
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Posted - 2006.02.20 17:51:00 -
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Originally by: kieron
Dakath, yes we will be able to expand the cluster by adding new Bladecenter chassis and blades to the existing hardware as needed.
Nakamo, #3 is correct. The new blades are dual-core, cual CPU Opterons. Oveur mentioned this in this Dev Blog from last month.
Oh, I see. It's those new fangled hamsters with the eight legs. Twice the work out of the same unit! Yeah but can they calculate the damage on a two-handed bastard sword aimed at Pickle's head?
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Aristrad Mantrus
"No one person's opinions could be said to be 'truer' than another's. For each is the sole judge of his or her own experience." |
Go Team
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Posted - 2006.02.20 19:16:00 -
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good luck.....
Won't tell you what I found in my basement, if I had one :( - Cortes
My other sig?? GIMME!!! -GT |
Max Flame
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Posted - 2006.02.20 19:19:00 -
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GL guys... have a good day... for me... i will sitting in front of my pc waiting for eve to go up
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I like to kill people
Krom recruitment |
Soulita
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Posted - 2006.02.20 19:21:00 -
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GL on putting the new cluster to work. I am sure its all shiny and stuff, cant wait to see it in action .
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9854365
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Posted - 2006.02.20 21:35:00 -
[101]
Me holds breath and rubs lots of lucky rabbit feet..
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V2GBR
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Posted - 2006.02.20 23:31:00 -
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Goodluck to all involved :)
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V2GBR
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Posted - 2006.02.20 23:33:00 -
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Edited by: V2GBR on 20/02/2006 23:33:35
oops double post.
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Active1313
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Posted - 2006.02.21 00:24:00 -
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Seeing as this will bemy last chance to post before the DT...If I'm at home in front of the PC EVE is up...Good luck guys and thanks for your hard work
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