Server Outage
Posted by Leslye on Feb 11, 2010 in NewsYesterday there was an outage at our hosting service provider, which caused a downtime of several hours. I have not detected any data loss, thankfully, and apparently one reason for the lengthy downtime was the filesystem checking of each server to verify to that all of the data was intact. My deepest apologies to everyone affected by the downtime and for the inconvenience it has caused. Here is the statement from the hosting provider.
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On February 10, 2:14pm CST, WiredTree experienced a brief, one-second outage at our data center located in CoreSite at 427 S. LaSalle in downtown Chicago. This issue effected one segment of our datacenter space and caused any servers effected to reboot.
The event occurred during a scheduled, annual UPS maintenance process that required the UPS to be transferred from normal operation to “maintenance bypass.” Preliminary indications show the main switchboard supplying power to the critical load detected an “under- frequency condition” alarm, which resulted in the ATS (automatic transfer switch) transferring back to utility power and a one-second interruption of critical power. The cause of the “under frequency condition” has been identified as a failed generator.
The generator in question has been removed for immediate, emergency maintenance. As a result, emergency power is being provided by an alternate generator at this time. All scheduled UPS maintenance has been halted until the emergency generator in question can be repaired and fully-tested, estimated by close of business tomorrow.
We are deeply sorry for any inconvenience this has caused. Server uptime is as important to us as it is to you and you can rest assured that we will take every precaution to prevent this situation from happening again.
On Wednesday, Feb. 10, there was an outage at our hosting service provider, which caused a downtime of several hours. I have not detected any data loss, thankfully, and apparently one reason for the lengthy downtime was the filesystem checking of each server to verify to that all of the data was intact. My deepest apologies to everyone affected by the downtime and for the inconvenience it has caused.
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Google to end support for IE6
Posted by Leslye on Feb 5, 2010 in NewsWeb designers everywhere jump and shout for joy! If you or someone you know is still using Internet Explorer 6 or below, there has never been a better time to upgrade than now. Read the article here.
White House website moves to Drupal
Posted by Leslye on Nov 4, 2009 in NewsDrupal is a web Content Management System (CMS) that I’ve used on several sites including JHU’s Digital Media Center, Maryland State Senator Paul Pinsky and Stressless Tests. It is by far the most flexible system I’ve ever used, able to run complex membership driven sites, e-commerce applications and so much more.
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Singular Design Interiors featured in Baltimore Sun
Posted by Leslye on Aug 10, 2009 in NewsMy client, Mary Yeager of Singular Design Interiors, was featured in an article in the Baltimore Sun this weekend. Her design work in her own home was featured in the article with some lovely pictures.
48 Hour Film Project 2009
Posted by Leslye on Jul 6, 2009 in Newsreflection:digital will be competing in this year’s 48 Hour Film Project in Hampton Roads, VA taking place August 7-9, 2009. We’re recruiting team members now interested in 2 days of express filmmaking!
Check out our completed films from the Washington, DC contest for the past few years.
PayPal
Posted by Leslye on Mar 24, 2009 in NewsPayPal is now a payment option on invoices. If you prefer PayPal over Google Checkout, you now can choose your favorite method on the Freshbooks invoice!
Credit Card payment made even easier
Posted by Leslye on Jan 30, 2009 in NewsThe billing and invoicing system that I use, Freshbooks, has finally integrated Google Checkout directly within their system! This is good news because it means that paying invoices is now even easier. A direct link from the invoice will take you straight to Google Checkout without any extra steps. This is something that Freshbooks users have been waiting on for a long time. Yay!
Site Redesign
Posted by Leslye on Dec 25, 2008 in NewsWelcome to reflection:digital’s new look! They say the cobbler’s children have no shoes, and I know I’ve been woefully neglectful of my own site while busy sprucing up the sites of others. Well no more!
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