*** SITE OUTAGE *** - Page 15 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

JusticePete · 07-16-2013, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Predator2U

Many times when an Apache webserver (running FreeBSD, Linux or Unix) is hacked, the easiest recourse is to change the IP address, extract your latest data backup and allow this change to propagate across internet DNS servers. This causes the site’s down time we all experienced.
Now when the web site is up and functioning again, many of our bookmarks will not work (due to our security settings) because most operating systems and DNS clients automatically cache IP Addresses and other DNS results, this is done in order to speed up subsequent requests to the same hostname (camaro5.com). In our case, the old camaro5.com IP address was cached and therefore needs to be cleared from the cache in order for you to communicate with the new host (new IP) correctly. Depending on your security settings, you may just need to refresh the page and this will work.
All major operating systems allow you to force this DNS Flush process.
Windows 98/NT/200 and XP - Flushing the DNS on Windows is an easy process, outlined below is the steps that should be run if you wish to clear your DNS cache.
1. Open up a command prompt (Start > Run > cmd.exe > OK).
2. Type in the command ipconfig /flushdns
Windows Vista/Windows7 - Flushing DNS on newer versions of Windows is almost as easy as the earlier versions but due to Microsofts security additions you must run the command prompt with administrator privileges.
1. Click the start button and navigate to the command prompt (Start > All Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt)
2. Make sure that you right click on the command prompt application and choose "Run as Administrator"
3. Type in the command ipconfig /flushdns
An even easier way is to Google the site and re-save the new bookmark (like many of you have already done). Google results will point to the new site’s IP and re-cache that value.
Hope this helps clear the confusion somewhat

Will a F5 command suffice for the IP refresh?

Falundir · 07-16-2013, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by JusticePete

Will a F5 command suffice for the IP refresh?

F5 is literally a 'reload content', so it does not clear and refresh DNS tables.

In short - no.

PYROLYSIS · 07-17-2013, 10:38 AM

Is the site still hiccupping for others like it is for me? Was down for a couple minutes just now and had trouble getting to the site early this morning around 1 too.

PoorMansCamaro · 07-17-2013, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by PYROLYSIS

Is the site still hiccupping for others like it is for me? Was down for a couple minutes just now and had trouble getting to the site early this morning around 1 too.

just had a small stall. only problem I've had today.

Angrybird 12 · 07-17-2013, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by PYROLYSIS

Is the site still hiccupping for others like it is for me? Was down for a couple minutes just now and had trouble getting to the site early this morning around 1 too.

Yeah I just had this screen come up when making a post a few minutes ago.

tramtwo · 07-17-2013, 11:04 AM

I've never see those off site adds before....

ok back on topic

Angrybird 12 · 07-17-2013, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by tramtwo

I've never see those off site adds before....

ok back on topic

The flower ad is probably because I had ordered some flowers for a funeral the other day.

SSGUNNER · 07-17-2013, 11:28 AM

I get guitar center ads.

jewel25 · 07-17-2013, 11:31 AM

Mine is for used cars

PQ · 07-17-2013, 12:19 PM

haha, I get Hair Restoration ads. It is our business so I search for things related and apparently it thinks I am looking for that.

FenwickHockey65 · 07-17-2013, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by PQ

haha, I get Hair Restoration ads. It is our business so I search for things related and apparently it thinks I am looking for that.

I thought your business was to run Camaro5?

PQ · 07-17-2013, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

I thought your business was to run Camaro5?

That is my supplementary income. Sucked having to answer to my angry vendors. But they understood.

Ringo64 · 07-17-2013, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Angrybird 12

Yeah I just had this screen come up when making a post a few minutes ago.

That would be an error within the forum, trying to access a page that is not there.

A lot of issues may have caused it but as an end-user going back to the topic, refreshing the page then click the reply button again is the best you can do.

atma · 07-17-2013, 12:51 PM

so how can I tell when the site's back up? will one of you PM me or something?

07-17-2013, 10:38 AM	#199
PYROLYSIS Remember the Charleston 9 Drives: 2004 KME PREDATOR, 2014 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Summerv1LE SC Posts: 5,381 View My Garage	Is the site still hiccupping for others like it is for me? Was down for a couple minutes just now and had trouble getting to the site early this morning around 1 too. __________________ BRING BACK THE B4C POLICE CAMARO! 2002 V-6 5 speed rally red (current camaro) Also driven:1992 Z-28 305 auto Red w/ black stripes (anniversary), 2001 V-6 auto light pewter metallic,1991 RS V-6 auto Black

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SSGUNNER Chu no guat a hasa is? Drives: 14 Jeep G Cherokee Overland HEMI Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Some where in So Cal Posts: 4,272	I get guitar center ads. __________________ 11 2SS/RSL99No Longer Stock (Sold) 6/19/14:AAC Plasma DRL's \| Plug n play harness \| Elite CC \| Tint: 35% & 5% \| LED Dome light \| Show-N-Go Plate Holder \| Flowmaster AT \| C.A.I. Intake \| VMAX CNC Spiral Ported TB \| Husky Splash Guards

07-17-2013, 11:31 AM	#205
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07-17-2013, 12:19 PM	#206
PQ Booooosted. Drives: 2010 Supercharged SS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 36,717 View My Garage	haha, I get Hair Restoration ads. It is our business so I search for things related and apparently it thinks I am looking for that. __________________

07-17-2013, 12:51 PM	#210
atma disco kryptonite Drives: 2012 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Champaign Posts: 1,174 View My Garage	so how can I tell when the site's back up? will one of you PM me or something? __________________

07-17-2013, 11:04 AM	#202
tramtwo Drives: 2021 1LE Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: N'Awlinz Posts: 6,315	I've never see those off site adds before.... ok back on topic