Noticable slowing of site

[Boeing Skunk Works]

I've noticed in the last few days that the site as slowed down quite a bit.

I've emptied my cache and dumped the cookies but that doesn't seem to have any effect. Other sites I visit are not having this problem.

This seems to coincide with the increased graphics that have to load when the home page is opened for each announcement made for a new product or other information.

Are these graphics downloaded from their respective sites, or are they on the site server?

It sure doesn't fly like it did a month ago.

[Trevor Hale]

Hi Mike,

Actually I believe the biggest reason you will notice the slow down on the site is due to the video Stream for world flight.  On Friday I also made a change to the database to have it a constant connection.  (This is supposed to increase the speed, however I can turn it back off if you would like me to try it).

Once world flight is over with, the site will be back to normal. 

Also, I am waiting for the new "SMF" update version to become available to the public.  Was supposed to be today... But I hasn't been done yet..  Once this has been installed, the sire WILL Preform better.  Please bear with me, as I am trying to increase performance.

Trev

[Boeing Skunk Works]

Thanks for the explanation Trevor. It took over three minutes (timed) to access this thread to see your reply.

Only a few seconds to get the reply screen up.

[Trevor Hale]

LOL..  I do apologize, but because World Flight is so important, I have shifted more of the processing power over to that stream..  In the meantime I have (Re-Removed) the constant database connection) For some reason it does seem to be faster...  (Bizzare) anyway.

Hang in there Mike, I really hate upsetting the apple cart, especially with the fact this forum software is a bit slower to begin with..  It will get better.  Mark my words.

Trev

[Boeing Skunk Works]

No sweat. I was really just wondering if it was just me or if this was effecting everyone's access.

Still the best builder's site around.

[mpl330]

Hi,

Not sure if you can do anything about it but I find the site a lot slower than other sites in general - ever since I 1st joined its been a slow site to display pages... 

Cheers
Mike

[Trevor Hale]

I know..  There is a few issues I am working on with regard to that..  The software needs an update..  That should make a huge difference..  This version is very database dependent and process loaded.

Trev

[mpl330]

I know..  There is a few issues I am working on with regard to that..  The software needs an update..  That should make a huge difference..  This version is very database dependent and process loaded.

Trev

Good news - thanks Trev

[Trevor Hale]

Mr Mike Powell.  Now that the front page is up again, can you please let me know if you get any "Connection timeouts" or any problems now?  I would like to track if it is in fact the front page causing these problems or if it was one of the Mod's I had installed.

Please keep us posted.

Trev

[Mike.Powell]

Mr. Trev Hale.    The site is much quicker to respond now. I spent about 8 minutes clicking links in the active threads sidebar. Very speedy and no timeouts. I was never able to do that. I then just started hitting the refresh button. After about half a dozen refreshes, something got confused and I got very slow response. After about a minute, I escaped and pointed my browser back to the site home page which popped up quickly.

Load was low as I was doing this. Just myself and 2 guests were shown on the site.

[Trevor Hale]

Thank you sir.  Please report any issues..  (I really hope this will be better for you now and into the future)

Trev

[Bob Reed]

One of the things they talk about fixing is the database access.... I do feel this is where the problem was in the old software.... Time will tell seems to be much faster....

[mpl330]

Hi,

So far seems much faster for me - thanks for the upgrade!

Cheers
Mike

[Trevor Hale]

Hey Guys..  I have made some Mods to MySQL and tuned it a bit.  Please let me know if the site seems slower, Faster or no change.. and I will take what I learn form you back to the drawing Board.

Thanks,

Trev

[when acting as a wave]

Hi Trevor

It's slightly faster for me. Thanks 

Dean.

[Trevor Hale]

Thanks Dean, I will be making more mods soon, but just want to see if I am on the right track or not.  Little by little is the way to go as not to upset the apple cart