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That's probably because it's being migrated to a different server.

DaveTheCoder wrote: ↑Fri Jul 21, 2023 3:44 pm That's probably because it's being migrated to a different server.

How long does this migration usually last and what is the chance of success?

Database size and server performance. Big Database, maybe slower server. But also configuration issues might result in the error numbers. Could also be that the domain hasn't been transferred yet.

There are also human factors. The person doing the migration might get delayed by unimportant matters, such as sleeping or having a day job.

But the probability of success is very high, if the same forum software is used.

Juan a.k.a reduz explains this situation

https://mastodon.social/@unfa/110759780733852581

megalomaniak wrote: ↑Sat Jul 22, 2023 1:15 pm Database size and server performance. Big Database, maybe slower server. But also configuration issues might result in the error numbers. Could also be that the domain hasn't been transferred yet.

If I knew the software used, I could better gauge. Some software has builtin migration, while others may take more manual efforts (like manually updating URLs in the DB). There shouldn't be an issue in moving it though.

Since it's being moved, as others have said...having that DB available to others in the community would be a good idea as a protection for the data.

stayathomedev wrote: ↑Sun Jul 23, 2023 12:28 pm
If I knew the software used, I could better gauge.

Flarum. Previously vanilla, simple machines before that, and unless I'm forgetting one from in between, openproject back when it was hosted on godotengine.org. Database might be a bit of a mess with all the migrations over the years. Also I don't think anything remains of the posts from openproject days.

Since it's being moved, as others have said...having that DB available to others in the community would be a good idea as a protection for the data.

The raw database includes information that shouldn't be public, such as member email addresses and passwords, private messages, and posts that were moved out of public view because of inappropriate content.

DaveTheCoder wrote: ↑Sun Jul 23, 2023 5:10 pm

Since it's being moved, as others have said...having that DB available to others in the community would be a good idea as a protection for the data.

The raw database includes information that shouldn't be public, such as member email addresses and passwords, private messages, and posts that were moved out of public view because of inappropriate content.

Very true. You could grab the post table and work with that alone but I see your point in how tricky that can be.

The migration is making progress. I received a bunch of email notifications from old posts this morning (about 1145 GMT). The forum appears normal, but it looks like a temporary domain name, so I won't post it yet.