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bluechannelinc

  1. An script on a domain was logging hundreds of gigabytes of errors and filling disk space. We located the script and have restored service.
  2. Web5 is experiencing some mysql database problems. We are working to restore full service.
  3. Web4 and web5 are going down for reboots at 7:00 MDT to install new kernels. Thanks for your patience as we keep our machines updated.
  4. Web4 is back up and sites have been resolving normally for the past 30 minutes or so.
  5. Web4 is currently experiencing some downtime. We are working to resolve the issue and will post a status update shortly.
  6. A new father sent an email pic of his new baby boy. The phone had it stuck in the outbox and sent it to 3750 people. Timeouts are resolving.
  7. Web4 and web5 users might be experiencing timeouts. We are working to isolate and resolve the issue.
  8. Out with the old (data center) and in with the new: bluechannel.com/bc-blog/not-al…
  9. web1, web2, and web3 migrations are complete. Thank you for your patience as we migrated to web4 and web5. Sorry for any hiccups.
  10. Web4 and web5 customers may be experiencing slow loads and timeouts. Friday the 13th network madness!
  11. A very high volume of incoming mail triggered some "max connection" limits that are in place to protect web5. This has been resolved.
  12. We are performing emergency migration of all domains to a new data center. We appreciate your patience with any issues.
  13. web1, web2, web3, web4, and web5 users may be experiencing bounce backs when sending mail. We are working to resolve this issue.
  14. A crashed MySQL table brought down database service on web3 briefly. The table has been repaired and service restored.
  15. @37signals Let us know when you have a time tracking solution so we can switch from Classic to Basecamp. Deal breaker until then.
  16. Rackspace email customers are experiencing email issues when trying to send mail. See status.apps.rackspace.com/index/viewinci….
  17. Web3 is currently back online. We have identified the issues and are currently working to ensure stability. We appreciate your patience.
  18. Web3 is again experiencing problems. We are working to restore service.
  19. Web3 is currently back online. We have identified the rouge website and are taking actions currently to mitigate future occurrences.
  20. We continue to troubleshoot web3...