Switching Host...

[Booty Bucks]

Okay, I'm switching hosts and I don't want any down time... All I have to do it set up everything on the new server exactly like the old one then switch the DNS right? Let me know if I'm fucking up..

[Radiate]

Okay, I'm switching hosts and I don't want any down time... All I have to do it set up everything on the new server exactly like the old one then switch the DNS right? Let me know if I'm fucking up..

Yep that's it, and if required change paths and/or database settings for any scripts you have.

Also test the site on the new server before changing DNS, usually your host will provide you with a URL to do this if you don't have a dedicated IP address.


DesireSpace Hosting

[NoHassleSteve]

If you have any email addresses, make sure they are recreated on the new server and that you make one last check by POP3 to the ip address or by a webmail interface to make sure you don't leave something behind on the old server.

[Booty Bucks]

Yep that's it, and if required change paths and/or database settings for any scripts you have.

Also test the site on the new server before changing DNS, usually your host will provide you with a URL to do this if you don't have a dedicated IP address.

Thanks man, I feel more comfortable now.. because years ago.. I use to fuck it up everytime... site would be down for a minute until the DNS kicked in. Yes I have a dedicated IP so it should be no problem.

[Booty Bucks]

If you have any email addresses, make sure they are recreated on the new server and that you make one last check by POP3 to the ip address or by a webmail interface to make sure you don't leave something behind on the old server.

Gotcha, I'm doing that now... Thanks

[usbhosting]

I don't know which Registrar that your domain reside, however Registrar
like eNom resolves DNS changes instantly instead of waiting 24-48 hours.

[AdultEUhost]

we move people without downtime, hit me up for info

[hakkrdan]

Hi -

Unfortunately, DNS is a bad bad thing. Because of that, no one can guarantee downtime. Unless, of course, you're being moved within one single network where the controlling factors can be managed.

Now, here's a trick that may only work "most" of the time, but it might be in your better interest if you haven't already move.

When I do moves, I bring the domain's TTL waaaay down, to something like 300 seconds. The only problem with this is that it effectively increases bandwidth usage - but not by much. Another reason why it sometimes doesn't work is because there's nothing out there that says any DNS servers have to agree to use the TTL which you list. They may ignore your TTL because it's too low than what they are set for, and they don't want to use additional bandwidth by querying your DNS servers.

Anyway, hope that helps.

Thanks
-dant