Directnic probs
 

They haven't made any attempt to emal any customers.. at least I didn't get one. And they keep saying if they run out of fuel they are fucked. What about a backup plan like moving the services elsewhere?

Luckily all of our domains are on different DNS servers.

I don't think you can move your domains, the domain tranfer has to be approved by direct nic to be moved away and direct nics customer service is far and inbetween. Your stuck with their fate. You can only move your hosting. Just stick it out they will be fine. :2 cents:

from their blog:


The 3 guys you just saw on webcam are Jeff and Hank of Data Protection Services (one of our customers who swore to their customers that they would not go down because of this storm), and Doctor Tom, an anesthesiologist. These three men heroically found a way to deliver us fuel and supplies into this disaster zone. I say heroically, because the amount of effort it took them to coordinate a way to get a container and fuel and a route in to the city in the face of persistent danger on the streets was absolutely off the charts. Their customers need to know the lengths that these men went to in order to get the job done. I listened to their accounts and I was absolutely impressed by the initiative and resourcefulness of these guys. Their story will be forthcoming on my blog sometime in the coming weeks when this is all over. For now, I want to thank these men in front of the whole world for the service they just performed.
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11:58 am Fuel Drop Successful
1515 got fuel. We're solid now. We will maintain internect connectivity.

They are fine - they just got a fuel delivery. They have plenty of backup scenarios ready to go if needed.

I think they are going to make it. But how long they will be allowed to be in the city is an another question if they issue a manadatory leave now order during the reconstruction phase.

I'd like to know what the backup plan is? Millions of dollars riding on the hopes 3 superheros can bring them gas and that their upstream gets gas is pretty pathetic plan.

I saw a post they are looking for a furnished office with internet connection? Is that a backup plan?

Why not just transfer everything to another NOC?

Always the cheerleader. Take a break Peaches. We know DirectNIC is a solid company. :1orglaugh

"I also want to take this time to thank all Internet providers who have offered assistance in secondary collocation, bandwidth and hardware. We especially want to thank National Net (http://www.national-net.com), Marlin Web Hosting (http://www.marlinwebhosting.com), and EV1 (http://www.ev1.net). They have been invaluable with their assistance."

That alone should give you some hints on the backup plan :)

ok we'll keep our fingers crossed for them

Relax :winkwink:


--T