DRF down? - Page 2

joeydb · #21 05-21-2014, 09:58 PM

Not trying to pick on DRF but the timing couldn't be worse. First the printing issue for the Derby, another printing issue since, and now total access failure that threatens the Gulfstream Pick-6 depending on when they get it working again.

Horrible luck and some contingency planning shortfalls to be sure.

Walt Gekko · #22 05-21-2014, 10:14 PM

The initial outage on Derby week I suspect was due to flooding at DRF's data center (that was the same part of lower Manhattan I believe that flooded when Sandy hit) as that part of Manhattan got hit I believe with 5-6" of rain the Tuesday night and Wednesday before the Derby. It's quite possible this power outage was related to that rainstorm before the Derby much like what happened with the Montauge Street subway tunnel that connects lower Manhattan and Brooklyn after Sandy flooded it (they did get it re-opened for nine months before having to close the tunnel last August to completely rebuild it, which won't be completed until sometime in October I believe).

Wouldn't shock me if power problems related to the May 1 storm caused this.

And the title should have been corrected to the storms, not flooding on 5/1.

Rudeboyelvis · #23 05-21-2014, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Walt Gekko

The initial outage on Derby week I suspect was due to flooding at DRF's data center (that was the same part of lower Manhattan I believe that flooded when Sandy hit) as that part of Manhattan got hit I believe with 5-6" of rain the Tuesday night and Wednesday before the Derby. It's quite possible this power outage was related to that rainstorm before the Derby much like what happened with the Montauge Street subway tunnel that connects lower Manhattan and Brooklyn after Sandy flooded it (they did get it re-opened for nine months before having to close the tunnel last August to completely rebuild it, which won't be completed until sometime in October I believe).

Wouldn't shock me if power problems related to the May 1 storm caused this.

LOLOLOLOLOL

Hurricane Sandy, dude?! Really??!!

WHY ARE THE ONLY SERVERS IN THE DRF WORLD GETTING FLOODED WHEN THERE ARE BILLIONS OF OTHER SERVERS AVAILABLE THAT ARE NOT GETTING FLOODED? WHY IS THERE NO REDUNDANCY? IT LITERALLY COSTS PENNIES A DAY FOR THIS NOT TO HAPPEN.

NO EXCUSE, "WALT"

Walt Gekko · #24 05-21-2014, 11:38 PM

It does seem a little strange, but I was using Sandy as a reference point and what happened to the Montauge tunnel that is still being rebuilt.

NYC got 5-6" of rain the Tuesday and Wednesday before the Derby and that part of Manhattan as I remember is prone to flooding. That doesn't excuse DRF for not having a backup server for situations like this, but if they did get wires corroded by damage from the earlier rain, it's possible this created a huge power failure that caused the entire system to be corrupted.

tector · #25 05-22-2014, 10:26 AM

Hmmm...Lower Manhattan, Wall Street, a center of world markets. They seem to be humming along without a hitch. DRF--screwed for the second time in 3 weeks.

Why are we making excuses for these imbeciles? They obviously have not made any significant investment in redundancy. Just call it like it is.

ateamstupid · #26 05-22-2014, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by tector

Hmmm...Lower Manhattan, Wall Street, a center of world markets. They seem to be humming along without a hitch. DRF--screwed for the second time in 3 weeks.

Why are we making excuses for these imbeciles? They obviously have not made any significant investment in redundancy. Just call it like it is.

I think the Blizzard of '96 really hampered their infrastructure. They simply haven't been able to recover.

Rudeboyelvis · #27 05-22-2014, 11:14 AM

I would not be surprised in the least to find out they've suffered a catastrophic data breach and have no way of recovering from it. This makes no sense at all. We'll find out tomorrow when it's still down and their excuse has to change again.

Alabama Stakes · #28 05-22-2014, 11:52 AM

don't mess with timeform.....don't ask them "what are YOU gonna do about it?" "they ain't playin!" as they say on the streets.

Stickhorse · #29 05-22-2014, 12:07 PM

I was warned by DRF there could be delays in the print edition for Friday.

DRF was somehow able to hit the streets with a timely print edition for us in SoCal.

It sure appears the issue with PPs and internet content is taking a backseat to the immediate concern of the printed page. Hopefully everything returns to normal soon and everybody can get back to their equine routine.

Danzig · #30 05-22-2014, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by ateamstupid

I think the Blizzard of '96 really hampered their infrastructure. They simply haven't been able to recover.

i think the problems started when they moved from DC to AC power..darn you nikola tesla!!

seriously, tho...hope they get it fixed by monday. i plan to buy the card online and play gp.
plan that is....

tector · #31 05-22-2014, 02:24 PM

They are giving away free PPs for today and Friday.

http://pp.drf.com/freePPs.jsp

HoosierInOhio · #32 05-22-2014, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by tector

They are giving away free PPs for today and Friday.

http://pp.drf.com/freePPs.jsp

I got the email and went to the site, neither work, lol, unless traffic is too heavy. Whats the point for free PPs for today when the East coast is half over.

Edit, now its working.

Walt Gekko · #33 05-22-2014, 04:24 PM

I just went to the free PPs site and had no problems downloading ALL the PPs for today and tomorrow.

Walt Gekko · #34 05-22-2014, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by tector

Hmmm...Lower Manhattan, Wall Street, a center of world markets. They seem to be humming along without a hitch. DRF--screwed for the second time in 3 weeks.

Why are we making excuses for these imbeciles? They obviously have not made any significant investment in redundancy. Just call it like it is.

Part of lower Manhattan they are in (TriBeCa) I believe is quite vulnerable to flooding as their data offices are near the Hudson River. That area has flooded numerous times in weather like what they got during Derby week.

tector · #35 05-22-2014, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Walt Gekko

Part of lower Manhattan they are in (TriBeCa) I believe is quite vulnerable to flooding as their data offices are near the Hudson River. That area has flooded numerous times in weather like what they got during Derby week.

So what? WHERE IS THE OFF-SITE REDUNDANCY?

Walt Gekko · #36 05-22-2014, 04:48 PM

No excuses there, they needed that, and Derby week (and Sandy before that) should have taught them that lesson!!

#37 05-22-2014, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Walt Gekko

Part of lower Manhattan they are in (TriBeCa) I believe is quite vulnerable to flooding as their data offices are near the Hudson River. That area has flooded numerous times in weather like what they got during Derby week.

Of all the things to put in an area that's notoriously known for flooding, A data center should not be one of them. High rent and high insurance to boot. I expect a increase in the form prices soon.

Rudeboyelvis · #38 05-23-2014, 10:15 AM

Has anyone seen or heard an update from them? Free PP's are swell, but was really hoping to know if we can expect Formulator to be operational by Monday ( realizing of course there is not a chance, but would like to know officially)

tector · #39 05-23-2014, 10:17 AM

Two and a half days now--beyond embarrassing.

Rudeboyelvis · #40 05-23-2014, 10:23 AM

There is no way possible that this is simply a "power" or "infrastructure" issue. I'm getting the feeling it will be more like weeks, not days.