Azusa Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 Sorry, an error occurred. If you are unsure on how to use a feature, or don't know why you got this error message, try looking through the help files for more information.The error returned was: Sorry, the administrator has taken the search engine offline for the moment. Please try again later When i click the "Active Posts" link i keep getting this message and i haven't seen anything about the search engine being took offline so i was wondering is it just me or is it happening to other users? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveLegg Developer Posted August 8, 2008 Developer Share Posted August 8, 2008 When i click the "Active Posts" link i keep getting this message and i haven't seen anything about the search engine being took offline so i was wondering is it just me or is it happening to other users? Due to the move, our search engine, which resided on one of the servers in the old DC, is offline. See the topics in Site Announcements or the pinned newsposts on the front page for current status of the move Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markwolfe Veteran Posted August 8, 2008 Veteran Share Posted August 8, 2008 When i click the "Active Posts" link i keep getting this message and i haven't seen anything about the search engine being took offline so i was wondering is it just me or is it happening to other users? I am going to guess it is because we are getting slashdotted while only running the one server during the transition. I think the coders/admins took search offline to reduce server loads so pages can be (mostly) displayed to users. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abhishek kapoor Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 It's soo long ... almost 1 days (may be more but i m facing this from last 24 hrs) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveLegg Developer Posted August 9, 2008 Developer Share Posted August 9, 2008 It's soo long ... almost 1 days (may be more but i m facing this from last 24 hrs) It has been non-functional since monday, and will stay that way until we reinstall the servers. Just be patient. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abhishek kapoor Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 hmmmm.... Ok ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrashG Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 It has been non-functional since monday, and will stay that way until we reinstall the servers. Just be patient. Is there a ball-park guesstimate on when that might happen? Middle of next week, next weekend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveLegg Developer Posted August 9, 2008 Developer Share Posted August 9, 2008 Is there a ball-park guesstimate on when that might happen? Middle of next week, next weekend? It should be early next week, but obviously we don't want to give a date, as there may be all kinds of unforeseen issues with the servers or other updates we are doing during the process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian M. Veteran Posted August 9, 2008 Veteran Share Posted August 9, 2008 If you still need to search, search for this in google. It won't search private (non-guest) forums, but it's something rather than nothing: site:neowin.net/forum Search Terms Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrashG Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 It should be early next week, but obviously we don't want to give a date, as there may be all kinds of unforeseen issues with the servers or other updates we are doing during the process. Ok, that's what I was looking for, not any kind of specific date, I know about unexpected issues. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rappy Veteran Posted August 9, 2008 Veteran Share Posted August 9, 2008 I agree with what bmaher said I have been using google to search the last few days its a bit of pain but its better then nothing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markwolfe Veteran Posted August 9, 2008 Veteran Share Posted August 9, 2008 If you still need to search, search for this in google. It won't search private (non-guest) forums, but it's something rather than nothing: site:neowin.net/forum Search Terms Here It also doesn't search for recent posts of any sort. I am looking forward to the search server being back online and available as soon as possible! :yes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glassed Silver Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 I should start mirroring Neowin 1:1 so I can search as much as I want.... MUHAHAHAHAHAA *sick insane laughing* Glassed Silver:mac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denis W. Veteran Posted August 10, 2008 Veteran Share Posted August 10, 2008 I should start mirroring Neowin 1:1 so I can search as much as I want.... MUHAHAHAHAHAA *sick insane laughing*Glassed Silver:mac Takeforum, anyone? :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John S. Veteran Posted August 11, 2008 Veteran Share Posted August 11, 2008 It also doesn't search for recent posts of any sort. I am looking forward to the search server being back online and available as soon as possible! :yes: You're not alone...I didn't realize how often I clicked 'active posts'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NienorGT Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 Can't wait to get Search back, "New Posts" are the way I was browsing Neowin since more than a year... Takeforum, anyone? :pIt's down, don't even try to make admins think about it again lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundayx Veteran Posted August 12, 2008 Veteran Share Posted August 12, 2008 I miss the search feature (which links to new posts and my recent posts) so please bring it back ASAP! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antaris Veteran Posted August 12, 2008 Veteran Share Posted August 12, 2008 Any update of the server relocation and ETA on search engine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joel Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 Any update of the server relocation and ETA on search engine? Yes. https://www.neowin.net/news/main/08/08/10/n...r-update-news-2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveLegg Developer Posted August 13, 2008 Developer Share Posted August 13, 2008 Any update of the server relocation and ETA on search engine? The indexes are being rebuilt as we speak. Just bear in mind how many posts we have, don't expect it to be quick! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveLegg Developer Posted August 13, 2008 Developer Share Posted August 13, 2008 Search is back!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markwolfe Veteran Posted August 13, 2008 Veteran Share Posted August 13, 2008 :jump: I am in looooove! Oh, Neowin Search, I have missed you! Thanks, guys! I know you have been working constantly on the server/site migration, and it is appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mathachew Veteran Posted August 13, 2008 Veteran Share Posted August 13, 2008 :jump: I am in looooove!Oh, Neowin Search, I have missed you! Thanks, guys! I know you have been working constantly on the server/site migration, and it is appreciated. I'm with you here :jump: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abhishek kapoor Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 Neowin search is BACK .......as they promise between monday and wednesday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrashG Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 Search is back!!! Thank you!!! :happy: :uberhump: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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