How to change the host? (AkiraWeb’s going down)

Parasso · 2004-07-29, 09:01 AM

Hi,
Does anybody here use AkiraWeb hosting? I and some of my friends experience lately some major problems using it – for example:
- statistics don’t work
- cPanel is unavailable
- can’t upload anything on the server
- emails sent to them bounce..

Fortunately my sites still work but it’s I guess it’s high time to change hosting..

Could you advise me how to change hosting without having my sites down?
Would it work if I just buy new hosting, move my pages and then change DNS settings in my domain admin?

Thanks for help!

p.s. LL owners please don’t black list me if suddenly my current host would stop working at all – soon I’ll have new one - thanks

MMemmer · 2004-07-29, 10:29 AM

Hello Parasso,

What I would recommend is the following:

1. Choose a new host and setup your account.
2. Mirror your site with your new hosting, while maintaining your existing host.
3. Once the site is setup and tested at the new host, then change the DNS at your registrar to point towards the new host.
4. Allow 48 to 72 hours for the DNS to propagate before turning off your old hosting.

This should deliver a pretty seamless move for you.

Good luck,

Cleo · 2004-07-29, 10:40 AM

What MMemmer said

I also usually pick up a variation of my domain name and use that with the new server so that I can test everything. Then when I'm sure that everything is working correctly I then move my old domain name so that both point to the new server.

twintone · 2004-07-29, 10:42 AM

Exactly what I was going to suggest.. looks like I got beat to it.

Usually a good host will take care of the move for you.. at least we do. Then all you would need to do is change your name servers. wait for them to propagate, and then cancel your account with your old host. ZERO downtime.

Parasso · 2004-07-29, 11:11 AM

Great! Thank you all for the information – that's really useful.

Cheers!

AllisonH4P · 2004-07-29, 11:24 PM

Hi Parasso,

On Hosts4Porn, the adult Web hosting resource site, you will find an article called:

Moving to a new hosting solution
http://hosts4porn.com/articles/changinghosts.cfm

The whole site is a great resource to help you find a new host and learn more about hosting too.

Enjoy and good luck with your move,

Allison

Chop Smith · 2004-07-30, 12:25 AM

Twintone,

Good to see Hosthead at GreenguyAndJim's. Welcome!

Parasso · 2004-07-30, 11:14 AM

“Your business is only as strong as the weakest link in the chain. Many times, the weakest link is your host” – you can read in the latest GreenguyandJim Newsletter. I can’t agree more!

Today for some reason my host stopped displaying my pages because of “Bandwidth Limit Exceeded”. The funny thing is that they charge extra $ for exceeding the bandwidth limit – but maybe the profit is not what they want?

Anyway – like you said (thanks again!) – I bought new host, mirrored my site and now I’m waiting for DNS to propagate. I hope that my sites will be running again pretty soon.

And once again - please don't blacklist me!

2004-07-29, 09:01 AM	#1
Parasso Trying is the first step towards failure Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Europe Posts: 121	How to change the host? (AkiraWeb’s going down) Hi, Does anybody here use AkiraWeb hosting? I and some of my friends experience lately some major problems using it – for example: - statistics don’t work - cPanel is unavailable - can’t upload anything on the server - emails sent to them bounce.. Fortunately my sites still work but it’s I guess it’s high time to change hosting.. Could you advise me how to change hosting without having my sites down? Would it work if I just buy new hosting, move my pages and then change DNS settings in my domain admin? Thanks for help! p.s. LL owners please don’t black list me if suddenly my current host would stop working at all – soon I’ll have new one - thanks

2004-07-29, 10:29 AM	#2
MMemmer The only guys who wear Hawaiian shirts are gay guys and big fat party animals Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: St. Petersburg, FL Posts: 170	Hello Parasso, What I would recommend is the following: 1. Choose a new host and setup your account. 2. Mirror your site with your new hosting, while maintaining your existing host. 3. Once the site is setup and tested at the new host, then change the DNS at your registrar to point towards the new host. 4. Allow 48 to 72 hours for the DNS to propagate before turning off your old hosting. This should deliver a pretty seamless move for you. Good luck, __________________ Mark@Caro.Net ICQ# 40467849, AIM MMemmer333

2004-07-29, 10:40 AM	#3
Cleo Subversive filth of the hedonistic decadent West Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Southeast Florida Posts: 27,936	What MMemmer said I also usually pick up a variation of my domain name and use that with the new server so that I can test everything. Then when I'm sure that everything is working correctly I then move my old domain name so that both point to the new server. __________________ Free Rides on Uber and Lyft Uber Car: uberTzTerri Lyft Car: TZ896289

2004-07-29, 11:24 PM	#6
AllisonH4P Internet! Is that thing still around? Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 2	Hi Parasso, On Hosts4Porn, the adult Web hosting resource site, you will find an article called: Moving to a new hosting solution http://hosts4porn.com/articles/changinghosts.cfm The whole site is a great resource to help you find a new host and learn more about hosting too. Enjoy and good luck with your move, Allison __________________ Please Re-Read The Rules For Sig Files

2004-07-30, 12:25 AM	#7
Chop Smith Eighteen 'til I Die Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2,168	Twintone, Good to see Hosthead at GreenguyAndJim's. Welcome! __________________

2004-07-29, 10:42 AM	#4
twintone Heh Heh Heh! Lisa! Vampires are make believe, just like elves and gremlins and eskimos! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 77	Exactly what I was going to suggest.. looks like I got beat to it. Usually a good host will take care of the move for you.. at least we do. Then all you would need to do is change your name servers. wait for them to propagate, and then cancel your account with your old host. ZERO downtime.

2004-07-29, 11:11 AM	#5
Parasso Trying is the first step towards failure Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Europe Posts: 121	Great! Thank you all for the information – that's really useful. Cheers!

2004-07-30, 11:14 AM	#8
Parasso Trying is the first step towards failure Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Europe Posts: 121	“Your business is only as strong as the weakest link in the chain. Many times, the weakest link is your host” – you can read in the latest GreenguyandJim Newsletter. I can’t agree more! Today for some reason my host stopped displaying my pages because of “Bandwidth Limit Exceeded”. The funny thing is that they charge extra $ for exceeding the bandwidth limit – but maybe the profit is not what they want? Anyway – like you said (thanks again!) – I bought new host, mirrored my site and now I’m waiting for DNS to propagate. I hope that my sites will be running again pretty soon. And once again - please don't blacklist me!