Server Upload Tests September 16, 2009
Posted by ismywebsite in general.Tags: 100MB, addora, felweb, highlayer, nixism, node 2, node 3, node 5, node 6, node 7, oshs, results, server, smokyhosts, speed, test, upload
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Server upload speed test results are in. All servers were tested with a download task of 4 100mb files at random times to find the average download speed. The results are listed below in order from fastest servers to slowest.
1) Node 2 – Felweb Test 1: 1,001KB/s | Test 2: 1,110KB/s | Test 3: 1,000KB/s | Test 4: 1,030KB/s Overall Average: 1,035KB/s
2) Node 7 – HighLayer Test 1: 716KB/s | Test 2: 867KB/s | Test 3: 1,040KB/s | Test 4: 846KB/s Overall Average: 867KB/s
3) Node 6 – Nixism Test 1: 764KB/s | Test 2: 846KB/s | Test 3: 758KB/s | Test 4: 948KB/s Overall Average: 829KB/s
4) Node 1 – SmokeyHosts Test 1: 706KB/s | Test 2: 758KB/s | Test 3: 691KB/s | Test 4: 812KB/s Overall Average: 741KB/s
5) Node 5 – Addora Test 1: 839KB/s | Test 2: 812KB/s | Test 3: 731KB/s | Test 4: 541KB/s Overall Average: 730KB/s
6) Node 3 – OSHS Test 1: 489KB/s | Test 2: 522KB/s | Test 3: 480Kb/s | Test 4: 541KB/s Overall Average: 508KB/s
Tests were conducted at 11PM EST, 9AM EST, 3PM EST, and 6PM EST respectively. Hope this helps in your decision of which server to pick for your hosting.
Hosting Status Update February 28, 2009
Posted by ismywebsite in general.Tags: access, accounts, address, asap, computer, control, core, cpanel, databases, dns, emails, felweb, ft, functional, hostname, hour, ip, isp, online, open, opendns, password, porpagation, records, server, subdomains, system, troubles, zones
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I have received recent word from Felweb:
The password core has been restored so you can now access your accounts. If you changed the password just try with both password and one of them will work. This applies also for emails, ftp accounts and databases.
So, at this time, your cPanel and FTP account access should be fully functional. Remember to connect to the new IP address, 69.162.119.146, if you are connecting via IP. As your subdomain is not working yet, you will need to use this. For cPanel:
For FTP, enter 69.162.119.146 as your hostname. Check to make sure your files are restored correctly on the server, and let me know if there are any problems.
If you have a domain, your website should be fully functional at this time.
Unfortunately, those with subdomains have a small wait. This is nothing to do with Felweb. It’s related to the way our DNS is set up. The current system does not allow changes to existing ‘zones’, meaning we can’t change the subdomains to point to the new server. For the past month, I’ve been working on a new system, which should come online within the next hour or so. (I spent 8 hours on it yesterday alone. DNS is such a pain…)
Your websites, however, will take up to 2 days to be fully visible through propagation, just as they would if you were to change where an individual domain pointed. If you want to view your website ASAP, I recommend setting up Open DNS, which is free. Basically, it tells your computer where to find the server, instead of waiting for your ISP to update their records.
After this period, your DNS will respond more reliably than before, meaning your website will be visible to more people, more often. I know many users have reported troubles in this area. In addition, you will have control over your own subdomains. This has been tested to fully work. See for yourself our test page:
While writing this post, I have just received a successful run of my DNS updating script, so we should be online again very very soon.
Reserve Your Seat Today July 7, 2008
Posted by ismywebsite in features, innovation, insane, uptime.Tags: 2.5 Ghz, 3323, addition, antony, bad, bandwidth, cgi, clients, company, continue, core2quad, cpanel, crissic, cron jobs, dedicated, delivery, dell, discount, enterprise, fantastico, features, finished\building, future, good, highest, hosting, improving, income, incredible, instructions, intel, ismywebs, long-term, mysql, news, node 8, offerings, perl, php, powerful, private, profits, quadcore, rails, relationship, reputable, review, ruby, ruby on rails, rv site builder, server, servers, skylar, solid, solutions, storage, top-notch, upgrade, virtual, vps, xeon
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I’ve just talked to Skylar from Crissic Solutions, and I’ve got some good news and some bad news. First, the bad news:
“We cannot get your Core2Quad from Dell.”
Now, the good news:
“That means we upgrade you free to a Quadcore Xeon.”
Quadcore Xeons are exactly the same high-end servers originally promised to us by Antony. Of course, we only have one of them instead of 5, but this one is offered to us by a reputable company, with a solid delivery date of 2 weeks.
Here are all the features our server comes with:
Intel Xeon Quadcore 3323 (2.5Ghz)
4GB DDR2 RAM
500GB SATA II Hard Drive
2000GB Bandwidth on a 100MBPS full duplex line
4 IP addresses
If you look at the dedicated server offerings for Crissic Solutions, you’ll see the highest server as ‘Intel Enterprise’. This is a server not even typically offered by them. Just to give an impression of how powerful this server is, Skylar typically runs 20 VPSs (Virtual Private Servers) with just one of these servers. Skylar has mentioned that this server could run all, or nearly all, of our current accounts.
Because of our long-term relationship with their company, we are being offered an incredible discount for the server, however this is still a greater cost than our income. As most of you know, since I’m sure I’ve said this so many times, our earnings could be an estimated 9 times as high if everyone placed valid ads on their site. (We could afford 3 of these servers with that.) I think it’s only fair to provide our top-notch server to those clients who are doing their part to make sure we can continue hosting long into the future.
The conditions are not at all tough:
- Have finished building your website.
- Have placed proper valid ads on your website.
- Have submitted your website for review on our forums.
In addition, if you do the above, your account will be on the Improving stage with lots of extra features, 5 times the storage and bandwidth, Ruby on Rails*, and even more on top of what you already have.
Check your account’s ‘Hosting’ section for a new ‘Upgrade’ page. Websites on the Improving stage or higher will be moved ot the new server when it comes online.
What is happening to Node 8?
Node 8 will be moved to be hosted on the server, however it will still use the domain ismywebs.com. No new accounts will be allowed onto Node 8 in the future.
What do I do to upgrade?
You can just go to the ‘Hosting’ section of your account and click the ‘Upgrade’ button. Follow the instructions there.
How do I transfer to the new server?
Transfer will happen automatically once the new server is online. You earned it.
What happens to people not on the server?
Nothing at all. Your account will still have the same relative reliabiliy, and be subject to whatever company manages your node. With the server from Crissic, we will have more control over how it is set up and your accounts.
What will my domain of the new server be?
This server will use the domain ismywebsite.com. For those who use their node’s domain when advertising their site, it is good to get back into the practice of using yoursite.ismywebsite.com. This domain will almost always work to access the site.
What happens to new accounts registered now?
New accounts will still be created on one of the nodes. Once they meet the above requirements, they will move onto the big server. Empty accounts will be removed after 30 days, and accounts with content after 150. (I should think 5 months is more than enough time to complete the above.) Once you are on the new server, there will be no account removal unless requested by the client.
Does the new server have cPanel, Ruby on Rails, PHP, MySQL, Fantastico, RV Site Builder, CGI, Perl, Cron Jobs, or any other feature?
It should have all of those except for RV Site Builder, which will be available once we are making a profit exceeding $30/mo again.
Should I still back up my site files on the new server?
We have a back up system in place, but the answer is still yes. Always have a backup, even if you’re hosted with a reliable company like Crissic Solutions in a datacenter guaranteeing 99.999% uptime.
How many accounts will the server fit?
More than enough for everyone who wants to meet the above requirements.
*Ruby on Rails is not available on all nodes. If you require it, you can request to be transfered to another node.
Leave Antony Alone Please June 4, 2008
Posted by ismywebsite in conflict, general.Tags: 6, advocate, alone, antony, attacks, brother, clients, dedicated, dramatic, dx5, everyone, evidence, executed, hardware, hope, informed, leave, loop, meetings, months, msn, occasions, older, panel, please, ploy, problems, recently, server, servers, skeptical, solution, srtuggle, time, valuable, verbal, website, whm, younger
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For those not in the loop, a number of months ago Antony was behind a false promise of 5 high-end dedicated servers which would, in effect, solve all our hardware-related problems. This promise continued, shifting the focus of 2 months of valuable time that could have been used to find a different solution that was at least decent to meet our needs.
The ploy was expertly executed, with ongoing relentless stories of the struggle to configure and set up the servers. I was even sent links to a WHM panel on 3 occasions, and initally shown a website which proved to be his (on a fast-loading server, I might add). A part of me was skeptical, another hoped for the best, and yet another was looking at all the evidence presented in his story. Still, I vowed not to let this slip until I knew it was true. As time went on however, and the server problems worsened, I had to give hope to my clients. I invited Antony to announce the server at one of our meetings.
Works at ESET… I wish!
One day he staged to be an older brother and informed me that his younger brother Antony was very good at coming up with creative stories such as this one. When I found a few holes in this new story, he came forth with what I believe may be the final truth. He had, in the beginning a dream to find these servers and offer them to us. He thought he could, but they were too expensive to afford in the end. He kept up the story hoping against hope he could finish it with a happy ending. But he couldn’t.
Most recently, I have just been informed there were attacks taking place against his server and verbal attacks through MSN. I would just like to request that these stop, since I don’t consider him an enemy nor advocate retaliation of this kind. Thanks everyone.
He keeps asking repeatedly how he can fix this, but there really isn’t much. He did offer us free SSL certificates a while ago, which I might consider. If you can think of anything better he can do, do let me know.
Another Node Status Report May 31, 2008
Posted by ismywebsite in features, uptime.Tags: access, companies, cpanel, created, crissic, department, domain, donation, expansion, fantastico, file, hosting, installatron, ismyhost, ismyhost.net, ismyhs, ismyht, ismyse, ismysi, ismyst, ismywall, ismywb, ismywe, ismywebs, ismywi, ismyws, ismywt, isnumberone, mike, nixism, node, php, reseller, server, skylar, smokyhosts, solutions, superbhost, technical, url, vps
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Work continues on virtually all nodes.
Node 1 – SmokyHosts
Still preparing to send a mass email regarding the transfer, and possible upgrade the ‘Hosting’ section to also display this (as a button to the ‘Old cPanel’). I’m hoping the button and email can be finished tonight, perhaps sent through the virtually unused SmokyHosts server.
Node 2 – IsMyHost.com
We’re giving away hosting for 2 more days on the top node, which you can just reply to get. We have just installed Installatron, so you can do some installing of your favourite scripts. (It’s like Fantastico.) Also upgraded all accounts to the top stage yesterday, since with the recent trouble I thought everyone deserved it.
Node 3 – IsMyWs.com
Not much to say. Still working well.
Node 4 – IsNumberOne.org
We will be switching to another hosting company here for sure. All accounts in queue for creation on this node are being moved to our new Node 9. All accounts already created will be transfered to the new server when we move. Due to the restrictions in place on this node, we cannot enable extra features of any kind, but it is possible to switch to a new node once all the old accounts are successfully created.
Node 5 – IsMyWe.com
Nothing’s changed… Still great, working node.
Node 6 – IsMyWb.com
We are running into the same trouble with PHP URL file access. Except now, Nixism wants me to send it to their technical department. It’s already been a whole month’s worth of hosting down the drain. Should I switch or continue pursuing this?
Node 7 – SuperbHost.us
Starting to feel a strain. I’ve also received word that Mike wants to get a VPS in place of his reseller with the domain ismyhost.net, which will be great. So given those two factors, all remaining accounts are being created on Node 9 for now.
Node 8 – IsMyWebs.com
Remember the company that originally hosted us on a VPS for a short period earlier and was also originally going to host IsMyHost.com. Well, now they’re back to hosting a reseller for us. Everybody welcome Crissic Solutions, run by Skylar.
Node 9 – IsMyWall.com
I’m reusing the domain name of our donation page simply because it’s already registered. I thought it fit the part fairly well, and it might attract more donations if it’s used for something. Anyways, this domain is going to host the remainder of accounts from IsNumberOne.org and SuperbHost.us.
Node 10 – IsMyHs.com
Just registered 7 new domains, this being the first one, with plans to build 7 new domains. I have found a small company to host this one, which is new to reseller hosting but confident in their ability. (The plan is to host a low number of accounts here to start.)
Node 11 – IsMyHt.com
Another domain seeking a server.
Node 12 – IsMySe.com
Node 13 – IsMySi.com
Node 14 – IsMySt.com
Node 15 – IsMyWi.com
Node 16 – IsMyWt.com
All seeking a reseller. I have a number of companies in mind, that I will be utilizing as we need them for future expansion. (Could be you who hosts them if you want to.)
So just a few hundred accounts left to build, and they are actively being created throughout the day.
Working “Perfectly”, Says SmokyHosts May 15, 2008
Posted by ismywebsite in downtime.Tags: accounts, administration, blog, connection, corexhosting, cpanel, development, dns, host-tracker, hosting, nodes, point, redirect, schedule, server, subdomain, thanks, time, tools, whatever, wildcard
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It was cPanel before, and now it’s the entire site! According to Host-Tracker, the connection is being refused everywhere. In other words, the server is not answering requests deliberately.
Hi,
Yes sir, i am able to perfectly access [cPanel URL] at my end!Regards,
Smokyhosts Support Team
Regardless of how that turns out, I am now getting hosting with Wildcard DNS enabled from CorexHosting, so instead of creating the thousands of subdomains they can automatically exist! They are remarkably fast at setting up my account, so I will have the site back online shortly, originally as a redirect to this blog.
As far as development goes, I’m on schedule to complete the administration tools that will enable me to effectively manage the multi-node setup. This is the first critical step in creating and fixing everyone’s accounts. There are lots of offers to create nodes now, so I have plenty to fit everyone.
Thanks to those who have stayed with me up to this point, and most definitely you will be able to get whatever hosting you need in the end. It’s just a matter of time, since I’m not giving up.
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Special Surprise May 19, 2008
Posted by ismywebsite in uptime.Tags: 2 days, active, administration, ahead, backend, comment, complete, core, downtime, exclusive, features, online, others, reply, restoration, server, stage, visitors, website
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I’ve now completed the first stage of restoration – building the core features of the administrative backend to handle it. The next 4 days will be dedicated to creating and fixing all accounts (many of which are already created as of this writing).
Those of you who are patient and dedicated can get my special surprise – hosting on an exclusive server. The criteria to get signed up:
We can also look at getting your site online ahead of the others.