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[Server] Upgrade Notice


Arthmoor

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Linode is making a switch in their backend virtualization software from Xen to KVM. The free upgrade is now listed in our panel so we'll be scheduling time to transition the site on Sunday, some time shortly after 7PM PDT.
 
They claim the actual upgrade will take about 15 minutes, but this is the tech world. If the site is down for an hour or two on Sunday night, don't be overly surprised.
 
why they think this is of benefit:

  • 300% improvement in UnixBench score, with a KVM Linode vs a Xen Linode
  • 28% faster at compiling a Linux kernel with a KVM Linode vs a Xen Linode
  • Boot and shutdown times are greatly improved

We don't particularly need to worry about #2, but the others are worth it.

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I believe that means GMT -8. London is 8 hours ahead of us, so you'd be 10 hours ahead. Which would be... about 5am your time on Monday morning if I calculated that right.

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Thanks for the clarification Arthmoor.

 

I haven't seen PDT before hence my question, but it sounds good for me since I'll won't be awake until 7-8 AM in my timezone.

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well it's nice to see they are updating something, instead of their awfully buggy software :troll:

 

seriously though, hope it all goes well.

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Well, ok, that was fast. We're back. Keep an eye out for any oddities, but I don't think there will be any.

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