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Title: Getbig is back up - what did you do in your free time?
Post by: MP on August 11, 2011, 07:04:00 AM
Wow, that took a while!
Title: Re: getbig.com back in action
Post by: crownshep on August 11, 2011, 07:04:53 AM
Thought it was just my computer playing up again.
Title: Re: getbig.com back in action
Post by: Soul Crusher on August 11, 2011, 07:05:18 AM
I thought I crashed the system! 
Title: Re: getbig.com back in action
Post by: crownshep on August 11, 2011, 07:07:59 AM
I was blaming the rioters.
Title: Re: getbig.com back in action
Post by: Ron on August 11, 2011, 07:08:27 AM
https://accounts.colo4.com/status/

Shit I have to deal with from datacenters.  Then take hackers, DDOS attacks, and a ton of business at work.




20:39
As of 6:30PM CDT all PDUs are online supplying power to our customers. The UPSs are currently in bypass mode while the batteries charge. During this time we are operating on generator power, as is the best practice. Once the UPS batteries are fully charged, we will migrate the PDUs to the UPSs and then put power back on the utility. This process will be short in duration and begin around 9:00PM CDT. We do not expect any issues or impact to customers tonight while these transitions happen. We also have extra staff that will remain on-site throughout the evening.

We have technicians working with our customers to help bring any equipment online that did not come back on with the power restore. There are also a few customers who tripped breakers while the equipment was powering up, and we are working to reset those devices. We appreciate your patience as we continue to bring this issue to closure. If you encounter any problems with your equipment or access, please open a help ticket so that we may respond in the fastest manner.

We will update customers with an official reason for outage (RFO) once we assess the reports that were generated today.


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18:09
The power has been restored fully and all customers should be up. If you are a customer and have not come online yet, please open a help ticket for us to handle directly.

In addition, we have deployed a team member to walk the data center and look for any cabinets not powered up. We will reach out to you and coordinate getting your equipment live for any that we observe in this process check.

We will provide customers with a more detailed update upon completion of our after-action review for this incident. Our first goal at this time is to ensure everyone is up safely and all connectivity is restored.

Thank you again for your patience.


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17:38
Power has been restored to the distribution gear from the temporary ATS. HVAC units are now all online, and we will be beginning the process of restoring power to UPSs soon, then PDUs, and then customer equipment.

We will update you as the other areas come online. Thank you again for your patience.


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16:46
Our team and electricians are working diligently to get the temporary ATS installed, wired and tested to allow power to be restored. As the ATS involves high-voltage power, we are following the necessary steps to ensure the safety of our personnel and your equipment housed in our facility.

Based on current progress the electricians expect to start powering the equipment on between 6:15 – 7:00pm Central. This is our best estimated time currently. We have thoroughly tested and don’t anticipate any issues in powering up, but there is always the potential for unforeseen issues that could affect the ETA so we will keep you posted as we get progress reports. Our UPS vendor has checked every UPS, and the HVAC has checked every unit and found no issues. Our electrical contractor has also checked everything.

We realize how challenging and frustrating that it has been to not have an ETA for you or your customers, but we wanted to ensure we shared accurate and realistic information. We are working as fast as possible to get our customers back online and to ensure it is done safely and accurately. We will provide an update again within the hour.

While the team is working on the fix, I’ve answered some of the questions or comments that have been raised:

1. ATSs are pieces of equipment and can fail as equipment sometimes does, which is why we do 2N power in the facility in case the worst case scenario happens.

2. There is no problem with the electrical grid in Dallas or the heat in Dallas that caused the issue.

3. Our website and one switch were connected to two PDUs, but ultimately the same service entrance. This was a mistake that has been corrected.

4. Bypassing an ATS is not a simple fix, like putting on jumper cables. It is detailed and hard work. Given the size and power of the ATS, the safety of our people and our contractors must remain the highest priority.

5. Our guys are working hard. While we all prepare for emergencies, it is still quite difficult when one is in effect. We could have done a better job keeping you informed. We know our customers are also stressed.

6. The ATS could be repaired, but we have already made the decision to order a replacement. This is certainly not the cheapest route to take, but is the best solution for the long-term stability.

7. While the solution we have implemented is technically a temporary fix, we are taking great care and wiring as if it were permanent.

8. Colo4 does have A/B power for our routing gear. We identified one switch that was connected to A only which was a mistake. It was quickly corrected earlier today but did affect service for a few customers.

9. Some customers with A/B power had overloaded their circuits, which is a separate and individual versus network issue. (For example, if we offer A/B 20 amp feeds and the customer has 12 amps on each, if one trips, the other will not be able to handle the load.)

As you could imagine, this is the top priority for everyone in our facility. We will provide an update as quickly as possible.



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14:53
Thank you for your patience as we work to address the ATS issue with our #2 service entrance. We apologize for the situation and are working as quickly as possible to restore service.

We have determined that the repairs for the ATS will take more time than anticipated, so we are putting into service a backup ATS that we have on-site as part of our emergency recovery plan. We are working with our power team to safely bring the replacement ATS into operation. We will update you as soon as we have an estimated time that the replacement ATS will be online.

Later, once we have repaired the main ATS, we will schedule an update window to transition from the temporary power solution. We will provide advance notice and timelines to minimize any disruption to your business.

Again, we apologize for the loss of connectivity and impact to your business. We are working diligently to get things back online for our customers. Please expect another update within the hour.


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13:34
It has been determined that the ATS will need repairs that will take time to perform. Fortunately Colo4 has another ATS that is on-site that can be used as a spare. Contractors are working on a solution right now that will allow us to safely bring that ATS in and use it as a spare while that repair is happening.

That plan is being developed now and we should have an update soon as to the time frame to restore temporary power. We will need to schedule another window when the temp ATS is brought offline and replaced by the repaired ATS.




13:05
There has been an issue affecting one of our 6 service entrances. The actual ATS (Automatic Transfer Switch) is having an issue and all vendors are on site. Unfortunately, this is affecting service entrance 2 in the 3000 Irving facility so it is affecting a lot of the customers that have been here the longest.

The other entrance in 3000 is still up and working fine as well as the 4 entrances in 3004. Customers utilizing A/B should have access to their secondary link. It does appear that some customers were affected by a switch that had a failure in 3000. That has been addressed and should be up now.

This is not related to the PDU maintenance we had in 3004 last night. Separate building, service entrance, UPS, PDU, etc.

We will be updating customers as we get information from our vendors so that they know the estimated time for the outage. Once this has been resolved we also distribute a detailed RFO to those affected.

Our electrical contractors, UPS maintenance team and generator contractor are all on-site and working to determine what the best course of action is to get this back up.


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12:40
Colo4 is currently experiencing a power issue.
Title: Re: getbig.com back in action
Post by: Tito24 on August 11, 2011, 07:09:28 AM
thanks great Ron
Title: Re: Getbig.com back in action
Post by: PJim on August 11, 2011, 07:13:19 AM
Inside job for sure.
Title: Re: Getbig.com back in action
Post by: Deicide on August 11, 2011, 07:20:27 AM
Ron Adivan=God of the Internet!
Title: Re: Getbig.com back in action
Post by: JasonH on August 11, 2011, 07:25:55 AM
Heads are going to roll for this.  >:(

I'm sure Ron will see to it personally.
Title: Re: Getbig.com back in action
Post by: musclecenter on August 11, 2011, 07:26:09 AM
Thanks,Ron
Title: Re: Getbig.com back in action
Post by: MORTALCOIL on August 11, 2011, 07:29:14 AM
I was about to suffocate myself to death with a soiled thong.
Title: Re: Getbig.com back in action
Post by: jaejonna on August 11, 2011, 07:34:15 AM
many getbiggers coming down from the ledge as we speak...
Title: Re: Getbig.com back in action
Post by: kiwiol on August 11, 2011, 07:38:13 AM
I was about to suffocate myself to death with a soiled thong.

I was depressed and almost convulsing :(

Had to break out my old FLEX mags and look at some scantily clad behemoths to keep myself together
Title: Re: Getbig.com back in action
Post by: Parker on August 11, 2011, 07:38:32 AM
a list should be compiled of culprits that have been effing with getbig as of late...if this is the thunderdome, then they should be put in the middle of it...
Title: Re: Getbig.com back in action
Post by: PJim on August 11, 2011, 07:40:14 AM
I was depressed and almost convulsing :(

Had to break out my old FLEX mags and look at some scantily clad behemoths to keep myself together

lol
You think that's bad? I had to track down Vince Basile's phone number just so I could ask how he was hanging in there.
Title: Re: Getbig.com back in action
Post by: makaveli25 on August 11, 2011, 07:40:48 AM
Thank god getbig is back!
Title: Re: Getbig.com back in action
Post by: Figo on August 11, 2011, 07:44:06 AM
thanks Ron!
Title: Re: Getbig.com back in action
Post by: Tito24 on August 11, 2011, 07:49:37 AM
Obviously theres a very small group of people who dislike the rulership of our beloved leader Ron (pbuh) and tried to harm the revolution.
I can assure you these despicable villians will be found and hell will be forced upon them.
Title: Re: Getbig.com back in action
Post by: PJim on August 11, 2011, 07:56:17 AM
Obviously theres a very small group of people who dislike the rulership of our beloved leader Ron (pbuh) and tried to harm the revolution.
I can assure you these despicable villians will be found and hell will be forced upon them.

May Allah strike them down with the vengeance of two dozen baby mamas on Maury.
Title: Re: Getbig.com back in action
Post by: Swede! on August 11, 2011, 07:57:27 AM
I was out at the bar last night with triplets so I missed the downtime  ;D
Title: Re: Getbig.com back in action
Post by: jaejonna on August 11, 2011, 08:00:34 AM
I was out at the bar last night with triplets so I missed the downtime  ;D
  ::) ::) ::)
Title: Re: Getbig.com back in action
Post by: Tito24 on August 11, 2011, 08:01:22 AM
I was out at the bar last night with triplets so I missed the downtime  ;D

how come you were not here? you dont like Ron?
Title: Re: Getbig.com back in action
Post by: Swede! on August 11, 2011, 08:02:27 AM
  ::) ::) ::)

haha, actually teh truth. no action though. But I had a good time for once when going out.  One of them is an old friend of mine and I hadn't seen her in a good 5 years.
Title: Re: Getbig.com back in action
Post by: Swede! on August 11, 2011, 08:03:00 AM
how come you were not here? you dont like Ron?

I put my trust in you to keep everything going while I wan gone. And look what happened!
Title: Re: Getbig.com back in action
Post by: MORTALCOIL on August 11, 2011, 08:03:10 AM
I was out at the bar last night with triplets so I missed the downtime  ;D

That's the thing about "downtime", it's that you miss it. Even if you're there.
Title: Re: Getbig.com back in action
Post by: Nails on August 11, 2011, 08:03:31 AM
I had to do actual work yesterday  >:(

Shit, was so bored I even went to BB.com forum And not one single laugh or even a smirk


Thanks Don Ron
Title: Re: Getbig.com back in action
Post by: noc on August 11, 2011, 08:06:15 AM
Getbig riots, a summer of discontent.
Title: Re: Getbig.com back in action
Post by: JasonH on August 11, 2011, 08:07:39 AM
I had to do actual work yesterday  >:(

Shit, was so bored I even went to BB.com forum And not one single laugh or even a smirk


Thanks Don Ron

Same here - I glanced through MD and was bored out of my mind within five minutes.
Title: Re: Getbig.com back in action
Post by: musclecenter on August 11, 2011, 08:12:17 AM
link to London riots ::)
Title: Re: Getbig.com back in action
Post by: kiwiol on August 11, 2011, 08:26:06 AM
lol
You think that's bad? I had to track down Vince Basile's phone number just so I could ask how he was hanging in there.

Hahaha if you tell him about the funeral of someone who's died in the London riots, he'd probably let you call him collect

How's the situation over there? Getting better?
Title: Re: Getbig.com back in action
Post by: OneMoreRep on August 11, 2011, 08:34:18 AM
The downtime must have cost Ron thousands of dollars in revenue from sponsor advertising.

Glad you're back up and running,
"1"
Title: Re: Getbig.com back in action
Post by: Tito24 on August 11, 2011, 08:37:30 AM
butcher those who mock Ron and the getbig revolution
Title: Re: Getbig.com back in action
Post by: kiwiol on August 11, 2011, 08:40:51 AM
butcher those who mock Ron and the getbig revolution

I'll make a list of their names and we'll round up the infidels before long, Mars

They shall be dealt with swiftly and brutally
Title: Re: Getbig.com back in action
Post by: Tito24 on August 11, 2011, 08:43:01 AM
I'll make a list of their names and we'll round up the infidels before long, Mars

They shall be dealt with swiftly and brutally

yes Kiwiol, the night of the long knives will very soon take place.
Title: Re: Getbig.com back in action
Post by: OneMoreRep on August 11, 2011, 08:43:34 AM
I'll make a list of their names and we'll round up the infidels before long, Mars

They shall be dealt with swiftly and brutally

We shall not show them an ounce of leniency.

"1"
Title: Re: Getbig.com back in action
Post by: mass243 on August 11, 2011, 08:43:58 AM
Hhaha, I was sure GB was shut down by US government because of my comments   :D  ;D


Yesterday for me was one of the most boring in months   :-[
Title: Re: Getbig.com back in action
Post by: musclecenter on August 11, 2011, 08:48:47 AM
Hhaha, I was sure GB was shut down by US government because of my comments   :D  ;D


Yesterday for me was one of the most boring in months   :-[
i am afraid of the video i posted days ago ::)http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?topic=390996.125 (http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?topic=390996.125)
Title: Re: Getbig.com back in action
Post by: MORTALCOIL on August 11, 2011, 08:50:06 AM
Could be anyone. Getbig's ennemies are numerous,, sad, dirty, vile insects cowardly hidding in the dark, waiting for the right moment to strike. Philsulina, the Grapefruit Abuser, the Fridge, T-Rex......Getbig has more vilains to face than Batman.
Title: Re: Getbig.com back in action
Post by: Tapeworm on August 11, 2011, 09:07:26 AM
Colon Hosting:

3004 Irving Blvd.
Dallas, TX 75247
214.630.3100
http://www.colo4.com/

"Hit the donkey's testicles and win a free korma."
Title: Re: Getbig.com back in action
Post by: jaejonna on August 11, 2011, 10:02:56 AM
yes Kiwiol, the night of the long knives will very soon take place.
The GETBIG Kristallnacht will shake the tits to their knees if they are not there already hahahahha
Title: Re: Getbig.com back in action
Post by: Tito24 on August 11, 2011, 10:25:46 AM
yes, also those who has been critical in the past about Ron will be questioned and necessary actions will be taken. even those who were passive about the mockery will be identified.
Title: What did you do when Getbig was down? Contingency Plan?
Post by: Stavios on August 11, 2011, 10:33:18 AM
I had a foursome with 3 young bisexual ladies who happens to be millionaire (all 3 of them) and want to sponsor me to help me in my bodybuilding career

what about you fellas
Title: Re: What did you do while Getbig was down
Post by: MORTALCOIL on August 11, 2011, 10:35:58 AM
I had a foursome with 3 young bisexual ladies who happens to be millionaire (all 3 of them) and want to sponsor me to help me in my bodybuilding career

what about you fellas

As you weren't home, I was busy with your "maman".
Title: Re: What did you do while Getbig was down
Post by: Coach is Back! on August 11, 2011, 10:36:09 AM
Re-introduced myself to my wife and son then got caught up on some work.
Title: Re: What did you do while Getbig was down
Post by: Tito24 on August 11, 2011, 10:36:45 AM
Made my special troops bring our beloved leader to a safe bunker.
Title: Re: What did you do while Getbig was down
Post by: Coach is Back! on August 11, 2011, 10:37:02 AM
Oh yeah.....and watched the markets take another shit.
Title: Re: What did you do while Getbig was down
Post by: The_Iron_Disciple on August 11, 2011, 10:37:58 AM
Trolled Professional Muscle. Oh, and did yard work.
Title: Re: What did you do while Getbig was down
Post by: makaveli25 on August 11, 2011, 10:38:11 AM
masterbated furiously
Title: Re: Getbig.com back in action
Post by: Stavios on August 11, 2011, 10:39:59 AM
By the thong of Nasser, that was a long one !!!

I slit my wrist 3 times
Title: Re: What did you do while Getbig was down
Post by: Stavios on August 11, 2011, 10:43:11 AM
masterbated furiously

to what ?

you found enough men in thong pictures even if getbig was down ?

I couldn't find quality material myself
Title: Re: What did you do while Getbig was down
Post by: YngiweRhoads on August 11, 2011, 10:43:43 AM
Hit f5 repeatedly.
Title: Re: What did you do while Getbig was down
Post by: Coach is Back! on August 11, 2011, 10:44:07 AM
to what ?

you found enough men in thong pictures even if getbig was down ?

I couldn't find quality material myself

Hahahahahahaha ;D
Title: Re: What did you do while Getbig was down
Post by: makaveli25 on August 11, 2011, 10:47:07 AM
to what ?

you found enough men in thong pictures even if getbig was down ?

I couldn't find quality material myself

I have an encyclopedia of men in thongs saved on my hard drive. I thought every getbigger did  ???
Title: Re: What did you do while Getbig was down
Post by: Stavios on August 11, 2011, 10:52:04 AM
I have an encyclopedia of men in thongs saved on my hard drive. I thought every getbigger did  ???

When I have them on my hard drive, it isn't exotic enough for me because it's old stuff

I need to see some new fresh meat pictures or else I don't get hard
Title: Re: What did you do while Getbig was down
Post by: Swede! on August 11, 2011, 10:55:13 AM
Re-introduced myself to my wife and son then got caught up on some work.

 ;D ;D
Title: Re: What did you do while Getbig was down
Post by: Swede! on August 11, 2011, 10:57:07 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/ll3ER.gif)
Title: Re: What did you do while Getbig was down
Post by: G_Thang on August 11, 2011, 10:57:30 AM
Get down with your mom.
Title: Contingency Plan
Post by: ManBearPig... on August 11, 2011, 11:04:21 AM
In case of another getbig outage, we need an alternate "meeting place", so this 3 day downtime doesn't happen again.

Where are we all meeting?
Title: Re: Contingency Plan
Post by: makaveli25 on August 11, 2011, 11:05:35 AM
I went over to muscle week to see if there was any news about getbig.
Title: Re: Contingency Plan
Post by: Tito24 on August 11, 2011, 11:07:25 AM
Title: Re: Contingency Plan
Post by: The Showstoppa on August 11, 2011, 11:07:38 AM
ESPN couldn't stop talking about the outage.


Perhaps we should agree to gather at Goodrum's trailer?
Title: Re: What did you do while Getbig was down
Post by: makaveli25 on August 11, 2011, 11:07:54 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/ll3ER.gif)

Ouuch Brutal...
Title: Re: Contingency Plan
Post by: Nails on August 11, 2011, 11:08:02 AM
I went to Getbig Facebook and no updates, no sorry, no mention of this catastrophe

http://www.facebook.com/GETBIG#!/pages/Getbigcom/117818268234291 (http://www.facebook.com/GETBIG#!/pages/Getbigcom/117818268234291)
Title: Re: Contingency Plan
Post by: makaveli25 on August 11, 2011, 11:08:47 AM
ESPN couldn't stop talking about the outage.


Perhaps we should agree to gather at Goodrum's trailer?

Ya I checked the headlines on cnn and fox first nothing about getbig being down.
Title: Re: What did you do while Getbig was down
Post by: The Showstoppa on August 11, 2011, 11:19:58 AM
Ouuch Brutal...

Tora! Tora! Tora!
Title: Re: What did you do while Getbig was down
Post by: dr.chimps on August 11, 2011, 11:25:35 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/ll3ER.gif)
LOL. Who said all Orientals are agile kung fu masters?
Title: Re: What did you do while Getbig was down
Post by: tu_holmes on August 11, 2011, 11:26:09 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/ll3ER.gif)

That's gonna leave a mark.
Title: Re: What did you do while Getbig was down
Post by: OneMoreRep on August 11, 2011, 11:27:41 AM
Quote
What did you do while Getbig was down

Tried to contact Ron at his work phone, but his two secretaries stated that he was out looking for the assholes behind this recent attack.

Ron is a man with anger issues, no doubt about it..

"1"
Title: Re: What did you do while Getbig was down
Post by: nosleep on August 11, 2011, 11:27:47 AM
I GOT BIG.
Title: Re: What did you do while Getbig was down
Post by: _bruce_ on August 11, 2011, 11:28:20 AM
Suicide watch + Prozac.
Title: Re: What did you do while Getbig was down
Post by: The Showstoppa on August 11, 2011, 11:28:49 AM
LOL. Who said all Orientals are agile kung fu masters?

 ;D
Title: Re: What did you do while Getbig was down
Post by: Swede! on August 11, 2011, 11:29:30 AM
LOL. Who said all Orientals are agile kung fu masters?

Tjing!  ;D
Title: Re: What did you do while Getbig was down
Post by: BiGHer on August 11, 2011, 11:31:41 AM
Tried to figure out where gh15 would post now that Getbig was gone lol
Title: Re: What did you do while Getbig was down
Post by: Stavios on August 11, 2011, 11:33:08 AM
Tried to contact Ron at his work phone, but his two secretaries stated that he was out looking for the assholes behind this recent attack.

Ron is a man with anger issues, no doubt about it..

"1"


Maybe MD pay people to bring Ron down

But Ron is not gonna let this stand


he already sent an undercover shmoe to collect infos at the MD headquarters
Title: Re: What did you do while Getbig was down
Post by: el numero uno on August 11, 2011, 11:34:12 AM
I went to the gym
Title: Re: What did you do while Getbig was down
Post by: OneMoreRep on August 11, 2011, 11:35:50 AM

Maybe MD pay people to bring Ron down

But Ron is not gonna let this stand


he already sent an undercover shmoe to collect infos at the MD headquarters

I wouldn't be surprised if Blechman has tried to buy out GetBig from Ron.  Could you imagine the amount of members that would bring to his site, translating into potential sales via his advertisers?

Blechman's clitoris would harden the way it hasn't in years..
"1"
Title: Re: What did you do while Getbig was down
Post by: Stavios on August 11, 2011, 11:38:34 AM
I wouldn't be surprised if Blechman has tried to buy out GetBig from Ron.  Could you imagine the amount of members that would bring to his site, translating into potential sales via his advertisers?

Blechman's clitoris would harden the way it hasn't in years..
"1"

I know, they already took Sean from us.

Maybe Bobby is the next one to go :(

Liar Priest was the first but we don't want him here anyway


Dear god I hope Bleachman would leave us alone, we were a nice family before he broke it into pieces with his dirty money

THERE'S BLOOD ON YOUR HAND BLEACHMAN !!!!!!!!
THERE'S BLOOD ON YOUR HAND AND IT'S NOT COMMING FOM YOUR MANGINA !!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Contingency Plan
Post by: G_Thang on August 11, 2011, 11:39:47 AM
go over to bbing.com's boards, contact the mods after 24 hrs to see how many people got banned.
Title: Re: Contingency Plan
Post by: ChopperRider on August 11, 2011, 11:42:15 AM
In case of another getbig outage, we need an alternate "meeting place", so this 3 day downtime doesn't happen again.

Where are we all meeting?

Basement of the Tribune building, hit up the Billy Goat Tavern, bring your thong/oil/lotion/chicken/rice.

Title: Re: Contingency Plan
Post by: OneMoreRep on August 11, 2011, 11:43:22 AM
In case of another getbig outage, we need an alternate "meeting place", so this 3 day downtime doesn't happen again.

Where are we all meeting?

That's a good point.

Someone mentioned Vince's trailer, but what about his forum, can we gather there?

I tried to read the MD forum, but after a quick glance, there was absolutely nothing funny there.  Folks there are too serious.

"1"
Title: Re: Contingency Plan
Post by: Stavios on August 11, 2011, 11:44:28 AM
That's a good point.

Someone mentioned Vince's trailer
, but what about his forum, can we gather there?

I tried to read the MD forum, but after a quick glance, there was absolutely nothing funny there.  Folks there are too serious.

"1"

 ;D lmao
Title: Re: What did you do while Getbig was down
Post by: Shockwave on August 11, 2011, 11:48:24 AM
I perused the MD forums, 1st time Ive ever been on there.
Place was epic fail.

However, the Dorian QnA was pretty cool.

But there was a lot of pretty gay ass kissing going on over there.
Title: Re: Contingency Plan
Post by: Nails on August 11, 2011, 11:49:20 AM
i bet alex wished he got the traffic on his site, by the way is that still up and running?
Title: Re: Contingency Plan
Post by: Mr Nobody on August 11, 2011, 11:51:53 AM
ESPN couldn't stop talking about the outage.


Perhaps we should agree to gather at Goodrum's trailer?
Is Basile going to be there things could get nasty.
Title: Re: What did you do while Getbig was down
Post by: liberty on August 11, 2011, 11:52:27 AM
Played chess at  chess.com
I f'n love that site !
Title: Re: Contingency Plan
Post by: Shockwave on August 11, 2011, 12:00:26 PM
Everyone should meet up at the MD boards and bring Getbig to MD.

Pretty sure we would tear that place apart, and we would all get banned for our trouble, but itd be worth it.
Title: Re: Contingency Plan
Post by: mass 04 on August 11, 2011, 12:02:16 PM
Perhaps we should agree to gather at Goodrum's trailer?
Remember the last time we tried that? Mars slipped on anal lube and stray cats and was out of the gym for a month.
Title: Re: What did you do while Getbig was down
Post by: kiwiol on August 11, 2011, 12:02:57 PM
Played Prince of Persia and KOTOR

However, the Dorian QnA was pretty cool.

Does Dorian post in that forum?

Title: Re: What did you do while Getbig was down
Post by: Stavios on August 11, 2011, 12:04:26 PM
Played Prince of Persia and KOTOR

Does Dorian post in that forum?



yeah he did once
Title: Re: Contingency Plan
Post by: RJ DRIVER on August 11, 2011, 12:05:11 PM
We should meet at Muscleworldorder, the homo's Vince's site.
Title: Re: What did you do while Getbig was down
Post by: Shockwave on August 11, 2011, 12:05:33 PM
Played Prince of Persia and KOTOR

Does Dorian post in that forum?


Yeah he has/had his own little subforum where he answered questions. But I dont know if he still posts or not. He posted some good shit.
Title: Re: What did you do while Getbig was down
Post by: tu_holmes on August 11, 2011, 12:08:12 PM
Played Prince of Persia and KOTOR

Does Dorian post in that forum?



Are you an MMO guy? Will you be playing Star Wars: The Old Republic when it comes out?
Title: Re: Contingency Plan
Post by: chaos on August 11, 2011, 12:09:07 PM
Next time I'll just leave your moms bedroom and meet you in the basement.
Title: Re: Contingency Plan
Post by: Stavios on August 11, 2011, 12:11:52 PM
Everyone should meet up at the MD boards and bring Getbig to MD.

Pretty sure we would tear that place apart, and we would all get banned for our trouble, but itd be worth it.


lmao it would be awesome

next time it happens, we create a thread: "WELCOME TO THE NEW THUNDERDOME, BITCH!"

and we destroy every non getbigger ;D
Title: Re: What did you do while Getbig was down
Post by: Papper on August 11, 2011, 12:12:46 PM
On my way to work i noticed the site wouldnt load, tried several times thinking it was the subway tunnels fault. eventually i was forced to enter bodybuilding dot com for my daily forum fix.

I went in a popular thread where they asked: who in bodybuilding is the most gentically gifted. followed did fours or five posters who posted B&W pics of flex wheeler. i closed the browser and sighed,
wondering how long until Ron noticed that his site is down.
Title: Re: What did you do while Getbig was down
Post by: Parker on August 11, 2011, 12:15:45 PM
I actually drove a Ferrari...too bad the owner wanted it back and had called the police...
I knew something was up when he left the keys in the ignition----at the gas station.
Title: Re: What did you do while Getbig was down
Post by: kiwiol on August 11, 2011, 12:20:37 PM
yeah he did once

Can he post here or is he under some kind of "Getbig exclusion" thing with MD like Shawn?

Shockwave says he's answered questions, so he must've posted more than once, no?

Are you an MMO guy? Will you be playing Star Wars: The Old Republic when it comes out?

I've never played online, I play the Xbox. Just the campaigns, solo.

I got back into it after a 3 year break, so just playing all of my old games again.
Title: Re: What did you do while Getbig was down
Post by: mass243 on August 11, 2011, 12:21:30 PM
Not much.... basically just tried to find new pics to make fun of Americano ....

Same ole' same ole'


(http://i51.tinypic.com/m8nx8h.jpg)
Title: Re: What did you do while Getbig was down
Post by: kiwiol on August 11, 2011, 12:23:03 PM
He posted some good shit.

About?
Title: Re: What did you do while Getbig was down
Post by: Shockwave on August 11, 2011, 12:26:45 PM
About?
Answered some peoples questions about training and diet, of course no response to the cycle questions, BUT, unlike the other pro's, he doesnt deny usage or tiptoe around it, he admits bodybuilders use large quantities of Hormones, but when asked directly about what he used, he just ignores the question. Lol.

heres his QnA thread.
http://forums.musculardevelopment.com/showthread.php/75970-Q-and-A-with-6-time-Mr.-Olympia-Dorian-Yates
Title: Re: What did you do while Getbig was down
Post by: Nails on August 11, 2011, 12:29:14 PM
Nothing really just built the Largest Jenga Structure

Title: Re: What did you do while Getbig was down
Post by: kiwiol on August 11, 2011, 12:29:37 PM
Answered some peoples questions about training and diet, of course no response to the cycle questions, BUT, unlike the other pro's, he doesnt deny usage or tiptoe around it, he admits bodybuilders use large quantities of Hormones, but when asked directly about what he used, he just ignores the question. Lol.

heres his QnA thread.
http://forums.musculardevelopment.com/showthread.php/75970-Q-and-A-with-6-time-Mr.-Olympia-Dorian-Yates

You need to be a member to see it. I'll check it out later, thanks.

Title: Re: Contingency Plan
Post by: Papper on August 11, 2011, 12:34:28 PM
swede! has a chat which he's tried to tell you guys about
Title: Re: What did you do while Getbig was down
Post by: kiwiol on August 11, 2011, 12:35:59 PM
I wouldn't be surprised if Blechman has tried to buy out GetBig from Ron.  Could you imagine the amount of members that would bring to his site, translating into potential sales via his advertisers?

Blechman's clitoris would harden the way it hasn't in years..
"1"

This place would die if Blechman took it over and they started enforcing strict moderation. Fortunately, Ron has said before that he isn't interested in selling Getbig.
Title: Re: What did you do while Getbig was down
Post by: Stavios on August 11, 2011, 01:13:08 PM
This place would die if Blechman took it over and they started enforcing strict moderation. Fortunately, Ron has said before that he isn't interested in selling Getbig.

I could buy Getbig for 2 Bigmacs and a Large fries if I could run into Ron when he is hungry (30 minutes after any meal)
Title: Re: Getbig.com back in action
Post by: JasonH on August 11, 2011, 01:23:09 PM
Could be anyone. Getbig's ennemies are numerous,, sad, dirty, vile insects cowardly hidding in the dark, waiting for the right moment to strike. Philsulina, the Grapefruit Abuser, the Fridge, T-Rex......Getbig has more vilains to face than Batman.

Lol - those sound like they could be genuine Batman villians!  ;D
Title: Re: Getbig.com back in action
Post by: Stavios on August 11, 2011, 01:26:52 PM
Could be anyone. Getbig's ennemies are numerous,, sad, dirty, vile insects cowardly hidding in the dark, waiting for the right moment to strike. Philsulina, the Grapefruit Abuser, the Fridge, T-Rex......Getbig has more vilains to face than Batman.
  ;D

classic !

Title: Re: What did you do while Getbig was down
Post by: Meso_z on August 11, 2011, 01:27:42 PM
Suicide watch + Prozac.
;D
Title: Re: Getbig.com back in action
Post by: Parker on August 11, 2011, 01:28:15 PM
Lol - those sound like they could be genuine Batman villians!  ;D
"Sigh" (facepalm)

It's Rogue's Gallery...how about getting in touch with your inner geek for once...
Title: Re: getbig.com back in action
Post by: HUGEPECS on August 11, 2011, 01:33:15 PM
https://accounts.colo4.com/status/

Shit I have to deal with from datacenters.  Then take hackers, DDOS attacks, and a ton of business at work.




20:39
As of 6:30PM CDT all PDUs are online supplying power to our customers. The UPSs are currently in bypass mode while the batteries charge. During this time we are operating on generator power, as is the best practice. Once the UPS batteries are fully charged, we will migrate the PDUs to the UPSs and then put power back on the utility. This process will be short in duration and begin around 9:00PM CDT. We do not expect any issues or impact to customers tonight while these transitions happen. We also have extra staff that will remain on-site throughout the evening.

We have technicians working with our customers to help bring any equipment online that did not come back on with the power restore. There are also a few customers who tripped breakers while the equipment was powering up, and we are working to reset those devices. We appreciate your patience as we continue to bring this issue to closure. If you encounter any problems with your equipment or access, please open a help ticket so that we may respond in the fastest manner.

We will update customers with an official reason for outage (RFO) once we assess the reports that were generated today.


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18:09
The power has been restored fully and all customers should be up. If you are a customer and have not come online yet, please open a help ticket for us to handle directly.

In addition, we have deployed a team member to walk the data center and look for any cabinets not powered up. We will reach out to you and coordinate getting your equipment live for any that we observe in this process check.

We will provide customers with a more detailed update upon completion of our after-action review for this incident. Our first goal at this time is to ensure everyone is up safely and all connectivity is restored.

Thank you again for your patience.


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17:38
Power has been restored to the distribution gear from the temporary ATS. HVAC units are now all online, and we will be beginning the process of restoring power to UPSs soon, then PDUs, and then customer equipment.

We will update you as the other areas come online. Thank you again for your patience.


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16:46
Our team and electricians are working diligently to get the temporary ATS installed, wired and tested to allow power to be restored. As the ATS involves high-voltage power, we are following the necessary steps to ensure the safety of our personnel and your equipment housed in our facility.

Based on current progress the electricians expect to start powering the equipment on between 6:15 – 7:00pm Central. This is our best estimated time currently. We have thoroughly tested and don’t anticipate any issues in powering up, but there is always the potential for unforeseen issues that could affect the ETA so we will keep you posted as we get progress reports. Our UPS vendor has checked every UPS, and the HVAC has checked every unit and found no issues. Our electrical contractor has also checked everything.

We realize how challenging and frustrating that it has been to not have an ETA for you or your customers, but we wanted to ensure we shared accurate and realistic information. We are working as fast as possible to get our customers back online and to ensure it is done safely and accurately. We will provide an update again within the hour.

While the team is working on the fix, I’ve answered some of the questions or comments that have been raised:

1. ATSs are pieces of equipment and can fail as equipment sometimes does, which is why we do 2N power in the facility in case the worst case scenario happens.

2. There is no problem with the electrical grid in Dallas or the heat in Dallas that caused the issue.

3. Our website and one switch were connected to two PDUs, but ultimately the same service entrance. This was a mistake that has been corrected.

4. Bypassing an ATS is not a simple fix, like putting on jumper cables. It is detailed and hard work. Given the size and power of the ATS, the safety of our people and our contractors must remain the highest priority.

5. Our guys are working hard. While we all prepare for emergencies, it is still quite difficult when one is in effect. We could have done a better job keeping you informed. We know our customers are also stressed.

6. The ATS could be repaired, but we have already made the decision to order a replacement. This is certainly not the cheapest route to take, but is the best solution for the long-term stability.

7. While the solution we have implemented is technically a temporary fix, we are taking great care and wiring as if it were permanent.

8. Colo4 does have A/B power for our routing gear. We identified one switch that was connected to A only which was a mistake. It was quickly corrected earlier today but did affect service for a few customers.

9. Some customers with A/B power had overloaded their circuits, which is a separate and individual versus network issue. (For example, if we offer A/B 20 amp feeds and the customer has 12 amps on each, if one trips, the other will not be able to handle the load.)

As you could imagine, this is the top priority for everyone in our facility. We will provide an update as quickly as possible.



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14:53
Thank you for your patience as we work to address the ATS issue with our #2 service entrance. We apologize for the situation and are working as quickly as possible to restore service.

We have determined that the repairs for the ATS will take more time than anticipated, so we are putting into service a backup ATS that we have on-site as part of our emergency recovery plan. We are working with our power team to safely bring the replacement ATS into operation. We will update you as soon as we have an estimated time that the replacement ATS will be online.

Later, once we have repaired the main ATS, we will schedule an update window to transition from the temporary power solution. We will provide advance notice and timelines to minimize any disruption to your business.

Again, we apologize for the loss of connectivity and impact to your business. We are working diligently to get things back online for our customers. Please expect another update within the hour.


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13:34
It has been determined that the ATS will need repairs that will take time to perform. Fortunately Colo4 has another ATS that is on-site that can be used as a spare. Contractors are working on a solution right now that will allow us to safely bring that ATS in and use it as a spare while that repair is happening.

That plan is being developed now and we should have an update soon as to the time frame to restore temporary power. We will need to schedule another window when the temp ATS is brought offline and replaced by the repaired ATS.




13:05
There has been an issue affecting one of our 6 service entrances. The actual ATS (Automatic Transfer Switch) is having an issue and all vendors are on site. Unfortunately, this is affecting service entrance 2 in the 3000 Irving facility so it is affecting a lot of the customers that have been here the longest.

The other entrance in 3000 is still up and working fine as well as the 4 entrances in 3004. Customers utilizing A/B should have access to their secondary link. It does appear that some customers were affected by a switch that had a failure in 3000. That has been addressed and should be up now.

This is not related to the PDU maintenance we had in 3004 last night. Separate building, service entrance, UPS, PDU, etc.

We will be updating customers as we get information from our vendors so that they know the estimated time for the outage. Once this has been resolved we also distribute a detailed RFO to those affected.

Our electrical contractors, UPS maintenance team and generator contractor are all on-site and working to determine what the best course of action is to get this back up.


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12:40
Colo4 is currently experiencing a power issue.


IRon, when Getbig is down, I'm emmotionally drained......lol.......a t least we're back in business......blame the server team
Title: Re: Getbig.com back in action
Post by: Mr Nobody on August 11, 2011, 01:33:47 PM
Played slots lost money.
Title: Re: What did you do while Getbig was down
Post by: kiwiol on August 11, 2011, 01:34:00 PM
I could buy Getbig for 2 Bigmacs and a Large fries if I could run into Ron when he is hungry (30 minutes after any meal)

Fair enough, for that I'd sell you Bluto's mom
Title: Re: Getbig.com back in action
Post by: HUGEPECS on August 11, 2011, 01:34:47 PM
I was depressed and almost convulsing :(

Had to break out my old FLEX mags and look at some scantily clad behemoths to keep myself together



lol......I had to refer to BB.com to keep my sanity
Title: Re: Getbig.com back in action
Post by: Nails on August 11, 2011, 01:37:40 PM
Ron is the  meat in the bodybuilding sandwich


(http://www.getbig.com/headlines/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/weider05.jpg)
Title: Re: Getbig.com back in action
Post by: Andy Griffin on August 11, 2011, 01:38:16 PM
I was out at the bar last night with triplets so I missed the downtime  ;D

Larry, Darryl, and Darryl?

(http://caulkischeap.files.wordpress.com/2008/08/larry-darryl-and-darryl.jpg)
Title: Re: What did you do while Getbig was down
Post by: ManBearPig... on August 11, 2011, 01:39:55 PM
Played chess at  chess.com
I f'n love that site !

any hot chicks at that site?
Title: Re: Getbig.com back in action
Post by: HUGEPECS on August 11, 2011, 01:40:18 PM
Could be anyone. Getbig's ennemies are numerous,, sad, dirty, vile insects cowardly hidding in the dark, waiting for the right moment to strike. Philsulina, the Grapefruit Abuser, the Fridge, T-Rex......Getbig has more vilains to face than Batman.



hahhaahahahhaha.......oh shit, you left out the Prince from Persia......
Title: Re: What did you do while Getbig was down
Post by: HUGEPECS on August 11, 2011, 01:43:58 PM
shit, seriously, I was at another computer at my job and I thought our security software had something to do with it, but again, the error message said nothing about getbig being blocked and then I tried another browser other than IE and I had the same message, so I realized it was Getbig's own problem......I had to torture myself with BB.com for awhile.....hahahahahhaha haha
Title: Re: What did you do while Getbig was down
Post by: kiwiol on August 11, 2011, 01:46:47 PM
shit, seriously, I was at another computer at my job and I thought our security software had something to do with it, but again, the error message said nothing about getbig being blocked and then I tried another browser other than IE and I had the same message, so I realized it was Getbig's own problem......I had to torture myself with BB.com for awhile.....hahahahahhaha haha

If this happens again, you can check here

http://www.downornot.com/
Title: Re: What did you do while Getbig was down
Post by: HUGEPECS on August 11, 2011, 02:19:37 PM
If this happens again, you can check here

http://www.downornot.com/

that's cool. good to know
Title: Re: What did you do while Getbig was down
Post by: tu_holmes on August 11, 2011, 02:24:24 PM
any hot chicks at that site?

Are there any hot chicks on get big?
Title: Re: Contingency Plan
Post by: deadz on August 11, 2011, 03:45:10 PM
I went over to muscle week to see if there was any news about getbig.
x2, that place is dead.
Title: Re: Contingency Plan
Post by: deadz on August 11, 2011, 03:47:11 PM
swede! has a chat which he's tried to tell you guys about
Checked it out, did not trust Swede with my registration info so I left.
Title: Re: Contingency Plan
Post by: makaveli25 on August 11, 2011, 03:48:11 PM
x2, that place is dead.

Ya It could of been a lot better. I feel like it's all the people who are fed up with getbig. Not my traffic. The body building douche thread is prettty funny.
Title: Re: Getbig.com back in action
Post by: trapz101 on August 12, 2011, 12:10:51 AM
Ron is the  meat in the bodybuilding sandwich


(http://www.getbig.com/headlines/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/weider05.jpg)

not the lean type of meat  ;D
Title: Re: Getbig is back up - what did you do in your free time?
Post by: gh15 on August 12, 2011, 01:36:05 AM
lots of the fire come twards gh15,, they try to bring getbig site down due to gh15,, the simming pool is large,,

danta and sons will do anything to nail the fella behind gh15 and if they could they would use force,,

whitewidow that is no one in the business but he go an dopen his mouth to mods that are DEALERS mods that gh15 punished....those fellas try to bring the site down due to their actions put in the lime light

and ofcourse ...fellas like matt c and computer wizards,, ron heris and many on the muscular develop would like to see getbig hurt,,

ofcourse it is immposible for this is the thunderdome,, everyone come here and when this place is out for 10 minutes! complain starts all around the bodybuild world that include more than americana ...their mission is a fail to begin with ,, and this is a promise...

while you will see muscular develop GO DOWN,, the all damn thing will go down ...getbig will continue to be number 1 site in the history of bodybuild internet era,,

gh15 approved
Title: Re: Getbig is back up - what did you do in your free time?
Post by: dyslexic on August 12, 2011, 02:33:14 AM
Military time rocks....

(Posted @ 0228 Central Time)
Title: Re: Getbig is back up - what did you do in your free time?
Post by: The Wizard of Truth on August 12, 2011, 02:58:35 AM
Got bored and started lookin at car websites. Im sorry I did now
Title: Re: Getbig is back up - what did you do in your free time?
Post by: Tito24 on August 12, 2011, 03:05:03 AM
had some quality time with several getbiggers moms. there not all too bad haha
Title: Re: Contingency Plan
Post by: The Showstoppa on August 12, 2011, 09:22:13 AM
Remember the last time we tried that? Mars slipped on anal lube and stray cats and was out of the gym for a month.

Mars.....PIP......he didn't recover.

Maybe Vince has cleaned up a bit since then?  :-\