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Announcements => Site Announcements => Topic started by: Oldiesmann on July 25, 2018, 03:04:27 AM

Title: FYI: Server Move
Post by: Oldiesmann on July 25, 2018, 03:04:27 AM
Just a heads up to everyone that I will be moving the site to a new server tomorrow night. As with last time I am staying with the same host, but the new server is configured differently such that I'll have access to more up to date software and such.

Also, I need to know who all has access to cPanel besides Pat as I'm using a different control panel on the new server (cPanel doesn't work with the version of Linux I'm using on the new server). The layout is simple and pretty easy to adjust to (I've familiarized myself with it in about a week and a half after using cPanel for 15+ years), but the address has changed so I want to email the appropriate people with that info :)

As usual, the change should take effect within 24 hours of the time I move everything over. Let me know if you have any questions.
Title: Re: FYI: Server Move
Post by: so_P_bubble on July 25, 2018, 10:59:17 AM
c Panel?  Not sure I understand what you are asking.
If it is the list of administrators/moderators, it is visible in the member list.
Title: Re: FYI: Server Move
Post by: jackwv on July 25, 2018, 11:11:21 AM
Oldiesmann, we seldom hear from you but are aware of the work you do to keep us in business.  Thanks for your help, and the heads up.
Title: Re: FYI: Server Move
Post by: CallieOK on July 25, 2018, 11:28:21 AM
Oldiesman,  we "oldies" are so fortunate to have you as our "man" for managing things!  Thank you!

I have no idea what cpanel is.
Title: Re: FYI: Server Move
Post by: Oldiesmann on July 25, 2018, 11:45:54 AM
cPanel is software used for managing the website (setting up email accounts, databases, etc.). If you've never used it then you have nothing to worry about :)
Title: Re: FYI: Server Move
Post by: CallieOK on July 25, 2018, 11:52:26 AM
Quote from: Oldiesmann on July 25, 2018, 11:45:54 AM
cPanel is software used for managing the website (setting up email accounts, databases, etc.). If you've never used it then you have nothing to worry about :)

:thumbup:
Title: Re: FYI: Server Move
Post by: Shirley on July 25, 2018, 12:24:03 PM
Haha, I've been to read the message & sorry to say am no smarter~ :crazy2:~  Another "thank you" for all you do, Oldiesman. Since Bubble is the one that bails me out when I can't get in (whether to blame my computer, server of Microsoft update).... hang on to her!!!
Thanks for the warning, I generally blame my server for everything.
:uglystupid2: 
Title: Re: FYI: Server Move
Post by: Carol on July 25, 2018, 01:37:32 PM
Oldiesman:  Thank you for all of your help! 
Title: Re: FYI: Server Move
Post by: JaneS on July 25, 2018, 03:25:05 PM
OLDIESMAN, please accept my heartfelt thanks for all you do for those of us not smart enough to do it for ourselves.  I would literally be lost without the friends I've made on this website.  And may I add my wishes to Shirley's that KEEP BUBBLE!
Title: Re: FYI: Server Move
Post by: larryhanna on July 26, 2018, 07:39:47 AM
I can access the C-Panel so will appreciate getting the updated information.  Like the others have expressed we are most grateful for your help with this website as it means a lot of us.  Larry
Title: Re: FYI: Server Move
Post by: jane on July 26, 2018, 08:43:48 AM
Incorrect string value: '\x92t kno...' for column 'body' at row 1
File: /var/www/vhosts/seniorsandfriends.org/public_html/Sources/Subs-Post.php
Line: 1830

Note: It appears that your database may require an upgrade. Your forum's files are currently at version SMF 2.0.15, while your database is at version 2.0.11. The above error might possibly go away if you execute the latest version of upgrade.php.


Above came as I attempted, unsuccessfully to post in a discussion.
Title: Re: FYI: Server Move
Post by: Oldiesmann on July 26, 2018, 10:07:16 AM
Thanks for the info Jane. I'll take a look at it when I get home from work this evening. What topic was that in?

Larry - I'll send you the info in a bit :)

Also, for those who have FTP access, the username has changed to "mods_seniorsandf" from "mods@seniorsandfriends.org". The password should be the same.
Title: Re: FYI: Server Move
Post by: Vanilla-Jackie on July 26, 2018, 03:07:53 PM
Oldiesman...

I am having trouble posting in the Village Clubhouse...." Follow that Name " game...this is the message that keeps coming up...I tried to post twice...

Database Error
Please try again. If you come back to this error screen, report the error to an administrator.

Just tried again, this message came up...only it still hasn't posted... ???

You already submitted this post! You might have accidentally double clicked or tried to refresh the page.
Title: Re: FYI: Server Move
Post by: angelface555 on July 26, 2018, 04:31:34 PM
Jackie and Michael,

I received the same message in the "new" recipes forum.

It is a revolving set of error messages.
Title: Re: FYI: Server Move
Post by: Oldiesmann on July 26, 2018, 10:13:00 PM
Weird. I'm honestly not sure what's going on there... The forum's error log isn't showing any database errors at all and I was able to post in the "Follow that name" topic just fine.
Title: Re: FYI: Server Move
Post by: so_P_bubble on July 27, 2018, 02:45:24 AM
Also on all the subscriptions mail I get in my inbox, there is the mention

'Seniors & Friends <patzscott@gmail.com>
12:24 AM (9 hours ago)
This message was not sent to Spam because of a filter you created. Edit Filters'
  with a question mark.

Is there no way to stop that annoying line?
Title: Re: FYI: Server Move
Post by: JaneS on July 27, 2018, 06:31:48 AM
For what it's worth, I have not had any error messages or anything odd on any of the places I go.  Maybe that's because I'M so ODD, myself!
Title: Re: FYI: Server Move
Post by: Oldiesmann on July 27, 2018, 10:10:58 AM
Quote from: so_P_bubble on July 27, 2018, 02:45:24 AM
Also on all the subscriptions mail I get in my inbox, there is the mention

'Seniors & Friends <patzscott@gmail.com>
12:24 AM (9 hours ago)
This message was not sent to Spam because of a filter you created. Edit Filters'
  with a question mark.

Is there no way to stop that annoying line?


That's on your end and has nothing to do with S&F.
Title: Re: FYI: Server Move
Post by: Marilyne on July 27, 2018, 02:07:57 PM
oldiesmann - I've been unable to post a message in Library Bookshelf, today.  I tried a couple of times this morning, and again just now.  Both time this message comes up:

Database Error
Please try again. If you come back to this error screen, report the error to an administrator.
Title: Re: FYI: Server Move
Post by: Vanilla-Jackie on July 27, 2018, 02:28:06 PM
Marilyne...
...frustrating isn't it? same for me in village clubhouse, haven't checked if its anywhere else...
Title: Re: FYI: Server Move
Post by: Oldiesmann on July 27, 2018, 03:10:06 PM
It's weird because it isn't actually logging the error anywhere and it works for me. I have to leave for work in 20 minutes but will hack things up later tonight to make it display the actual error message to you so I can figure out what's going on.
Title: Re: FYI: Server Move
Post by: angelface555 on July 27, 2018, 04:16:30 PM
Michael, it doesn't always show up and when it does it's arbitrary. I found it in Photos then and now once as well as the recipes discussion.
Title: Re: FYI: Server Move
Post by: Sasha on July 27, 2018, 07:09:05 PM
Ditto for me in Bait & Tackle.
Title: Re: FYI: Server Move
Post by: RAMMEL on July 27, 2018, 10:07:08 PM
I've had no problems viewing, but FWIW, could our computer cookies and/or temp files be messing things up?  It wouldn't do any harm if we did a power cycle. Could help, but wouldn't hurt.
Title: Re: FYI: Server Move
Post by: angelface555 on July 27, 2018, 10:13:37 PM
Rick, I have mine set to do that each time I close down. However, I don't see how that would affect multiple users on a forum site with the exact same error messages. It has to be something with the simple machines programming format.
Title: Re: FYI: Server Move
Post by: Oldiesmann on July 27, 2018, 11:04:30 PM
I've modified the code to show the database error to everyone (instead of the default of showing it only to admins), so hopefully that will help me track down the problem.
Title: Re: FYI: Server Move
Post by: RAMMEL on July 27, 2018, 11:10:02 PM
Quote from: angelface555 on July 27, 2018, 10:13:37 PM
Rick, I have mine set to do that each time I close down. However, I don't see how that would affect multiple users on a forum site with the exact same error messages. It has to be something with the simple machines programming format.
I do agree with that. But I have seen strange things happen computer wise and a full power cycling has, at times, made a difference.  And, as I said, it can't hurt.  I'm of the opinion that many don't bother to shut down. Without a shutdown and other actions memory doesn't clear nor temp and cookie files.
    I also have no idea of how this software works (program wise).
Title: Re: FYI: Server Move
Post by: Vanilla-Jackie on July 28, 2018, 01:25:22 AM
Oldiesmann...
...whatever it is you have done it has worked, well it has worked for me...I can now post in Village Clubhouse...thank you...Hope it has improved for everyone one...
Title: Re: FYI: Server Move
Post by: jane on July 28, 2018, 09:15:35 AM
Others have posted in Bosom Buddies in Medical area, but I get this


Database Error
Incorrect string value: '\x92s won...' for column 'body' at row 1
File: /var/www/vhosts/seniorsandfriends.org/public_html/Sources/Subs-Post.php
Line: 1830

Note: It appears that your database may require an upgrade. Your forum's files are currently at version SMF 2.0.15, while your database is at version 2.0.11. The above error might possibly go away if you execute the latest version of upgrade.php.
Title: Re: FYI: Server Move
Post by: jane on July 28, 2018, 09:19:58 AM
I got one post in, went back to Modify to add some info to the BBS, and got that same database error.


Odd I can post here...but not in Bosom Buddies.
Title: Re: FYI: Server Move
Post by: Sasha on July 28, 2018, 10:05:17 AM
From Bait & Tackle this morning:
Title: Re: FYI: Server Move
Post by: Sasha on July 28, 2018, 10:08:24 AM
When I used the Back button there to try again, the screen rolled back to my post, but the Post button was frozen.
Title: Re: FYI: Server Move
Post by: Oldiesmann on July 28, 2018, 10:46:22 AM
The "\x92" character is a character that isn't supported by the current database encoding. Make sure you're using a regular apostrophe instead. I can convert the database to support that later, but it will take a bit of time.
Title: Re: FYI: Server Move
Post by: Sasha on July 28, 2018, 12:02:03 PM
Thx. I will go try it.

...with best wishes from the iPhone that caused it.
Title: Re: FYI: Server Move
Post by: JeanneP on July 28, 2018, 02:03:37 PM
As usual i am  a little confused  as to what you are changing but so far all is working the same It is great that we have you taking care if S and F  thanks.
Title: Re: FYI: Server Move
Post by: Vanilla-Jackie on July 29, 2018, 11:43:05 AM
Oldiesmann..
...now I am back where I started...it wont allow me to post again in Follow That Name...It did when I tried yesterday but not now...same message is coming up as before...
Title: Re: FYI: Server Move
Post by: angelface555 on July 29, 2018, 02:30:14 PM
Jackie that's what I meant when I said the error messages were arbitrary. Sometimes it works and then it doesn't

I'm hoping Michael is able to replicate the error and fix it.
Title: Re: FYI: Server Move
Post by: Vanilla-Jackie on July 29, 2018, 03:37:28 PM
Oh what has happened to my personal signature? what are those strange letters - at the start of " you are amazing " and  " I surround myself? and before " anon? " they are not there when I go into my profile, nor have I altered anything...so where did they spring from?  ???

AngelFace...
...I am beginning to think you maybe right....strange things seem to be happening...its becoming a hit or miss..
Title: Re: FYI: Server Move
Post by: Marilyne on July 29, 2018, 06:00:00 PM
Jackie - I've been wondering about that strange looking cryptic code, that comes before your signature! :D ;D
Title: Re: FYI: Server Move
Post by: RAMMEL on July 29, 2018, 08:23:40 PM
Jackie,

What should we see before - you are amazing ?
Title: Re: FYI: Server Move
Post by: Oldiesmann on July 29, 2018, 11:43:06 PM
Quote from: Vanilla-Jackie on July 29, 2018, 03:37:28 PM
Oh what has happened to my personal signature? what are those strange letters - at the start of " you are amazing " and  " I surround myself? and before " anon? " they are not there when I go into my profile, nor have I altered anything...so where did they spring from?  ???

AngelFace...
...I am beginning to think you maybe right....strange things seem to be happening...its becoming a hit or miss..


Something must have gotten messed up in the transfer. You can fix it by going into your profile and editing your signature.

Also I'm going to be out of town tomorrow (Monday) and most of Tuesday but will try to check in from my phone from time to time.
Title: Re: FYI: Server Move
Post by: Vanilla-Jackie on July 30, 2018, 01:03:24 AM
Oh it wont even let me come back to modify my above post...message comes up it has already been posted...How strange, it would allow me to modify this post but not the above post....

Rammel...we should be seeing just quote signs, "  " before and after each sentence...

Oldiesmann...this is strange, just one of the strange signs is now showing up in my profile signature but not the other two , weren't before...I am now going to attempt to get rid of it in my profile...

Edited: yes that one has gone but the other two aren't showing so I cant delete them until they show up....hope you are all following this? as even I cant make much sense of it either...seems everything has taken on a mind of its own...a kindof, will it or wont it...or quoting Angelface " revolving "
Title: Re: FYI: Server Move
Post by: so_P_bubble on July 30, 2018, 04:17:41 AM
Vanilla, I managed to change the " at the beginning of your second quote but the end " would not bulge!

Michael for that last strange symbol, it said:


Incorrect string value: '\x9D ~ An...' for column 'signature' at row 1
File: /var/www/vhosts/seniorsandfriends.org/public_html/Sources/Subs.php
Line: 546

Note: It appears that your database may require an upgrade. Your forum's files are currently at version SMF 2.0.15, while your database is at version 2.0.11. The above error might possibly go away if you execute the latest version of upgrade.php.


Title: Re: FYI: Server Move
Post by: Vanilla-Jackie on July 30, 2018, 05:58:27 AM
Bubble, thank you...two down with just one to go... :thumbup:
Title: Re: FYI: Server Move
Post by: so_P_bubble on August 01, 2018, 01:52:22 AM
I had the most awful time trying to post in the new Soda Shoppe page.

Database Error
Incorrect string value: '\x93I hav...' for column 'body' at row 1
File: /var/www/vhosts/seniorsandfriends.org/public_html/Sources/Subs-Post.php
Line: 1830

Note: It appears that your database may require an upgrade. Your forum's files are currently at version SMF 2.0.15, while your database is at version 2.0.11. The above error might possibly go away if you execute the latest version of upgrade.php.


This message kept appearing and even after erasing my post and trying something else it kept saying: you already posted!  Maddening - especially early in the wee hours of morning.

Michael, can you find and fix???  I know it is puzzling...  Thanks!

Sorry Shoppers, only one joke this time as it would not accept any of the others I tried.
Title: Re: FYI: Server Move
Post by: Vanilla-Jackie on August 01, 2018, 02:15:44 AM
Bubble...
...yes this is becoming a hit or miss for me also...the other day it allowed me to post in " Follow that Name " when I attempted to post in there soon after, it wouldn't allow me, again same previous message came up... 
Title: Re: FYI: Server Move
Post by: jane on August 01, 2018, 07:37:56 AM

Incorrect string value: '\x93terri...' for column 'body' at row 1
File: /var/www/vhosts/seniorsandfriends.org/public_html/Sources/Subs-Post.php
Line: 1830

Note: It appears that your database may require an upgrade. Your forum's files are currently at version SMF 2.0.15, while your database is at version 2.0.11. The above error might possibly go away if you execute the latest version of upgrade.php.



Above even with no apostrophes.  I did have quotation marks but took them out and it still would not in Bosom Buddies.  I tried here, and then took those punctuation marks out and I will see if it posts here.
Title: Re: FYI: Server Move
Post by: Oldiesmann on August 02, 2018, 01:06:59 AM
I did some work on the database and I think it's fixed now, but I still have no idea what the problem was. I re-imported all the old messages from the other server and I still got an error when trying to do something with the database, so I'm not sure where the problem was. I had to hack things up a bit to get past that point but it should be working now without any errors.
Title: Re: FYI: Server Move
Post by: jane on August 02, 2018, 09:43:58 AM
Thanks, Michael!!
Title: Re: FYI: Server Move
Post by: so_P_bubble on August 02, 2018, 01:17:50 PM
Keeping my fingers crossed.   Bravo Michael, you did a great job :)
Title: Re: FYI: Server Move
Post by: angelface555 on August 21, 2018, 03:16:20 PM
I have had a problem twice today. I posted a comment, went to correct it and wasn't allowed to. It gave me a red message posting the message area was blank! If I canceled, it went back to the previous unedited post. The only way to correct was to copy the corrected message, use the remove message feature, then open a new reply box and post the corrected message there!
Title: Re: FYI: Server Move
Post by: so_P_bubble on August 22, 2018, 03:03:40 AM
Is that when you clicked the go back arrow instead of the modify button?
Title: Re: FYI: Server Move
Post by: angelface555 on August 22, 2018, 01:38:25 PM
I don't remember, however, probable as I generally only use modify when I'm coding.
Title: Re: FYI: Server Move
Post by: angelface555 on August 25, 2018, 06:38:58 PM
That same issue happened just now when I was using modify in a B&T post so I do not believe it matters.
Title: Re: FYI: Server Move
Post by: Oldiesmann on August 27, 2018, 11:43:38 PM
Next time it happens copy or take a screenshot of the error message you get so I can see what's going on