Interlude: Server Replacement @ Interxion in 2003

New in version 2003.02.22.

2003-02-22 00:00 — Starting point for a planned server replacement and upgrade.

Server Replacement @ Interxion in 2003

Fig. 72 The main Grissu server is operated in cooperation with Cyberservice [http://www.cyberservice.net] and is located in their server facilitys at the Internet Exchange Point of Interxion Vienna.

Fig. 73 The new SRV0: A Gentoo distro was installed on it and the corresponding services configured. The task now was to transfer the data from the old SRV0 server and to take over the new server in production-use.

Fig. 74 At 01:00 a.m. coffee is a life line.

Fig. 75 During the copying stage we had some time to relax.

Fig. 76 01:19 a.m.: – The show must go on (sidenote: new watch!)

Fig. 77 mailto:Uli@work

Fig. 78 M & M: Michi & Michi

Fig. 79 A halon fire extinguishing system, just in case. Furthermore, UPS, emergency diesel generators and 24/7 security ensure that our services are doing well.

Fig. 80 Our Cisco Catalyst™ 5000 switch provides the necessary connectivity in our server cabinets.

Fig. 81 Michi is tired.

Fig. 82 Uli prefers an ergonomic posture.

Fazit: System up & running.