We have received many reports of customers that would like the default character set of PostgreSQL databases set to UTF-8. Many applications require this character set so we have made it the default character set on all newly created PostgreSQL databases.
Some rails apps were failing to restart after a crash due to a number of reasons including stale mongrel.pid files. We have implemented new logic in the application restart scripts which will account for this issue so applications should be restarting cleanly from now on.
Quick update on the on-going roll out of our new SmartPool v.2 system. There was a slight delay moving forward with the required upgrades to our database servers. Our system engineers took extra time to optimize the process so customer databases can be smoothly transitioned without downtime. The very first Grid-Server customers should experience the new system in the next couple of days followed by everyone else over the next few weeks, into May.
We’re proud to announce the public availability of our new MySQL GridContainers. After months of hard work, listening to our beta testers and a few small delays, they’re ready and well worth the wait! MySQL GridContainers are immediately available for purchase in (Lite, Pro and Advanced) sizes inside the AccountCenter. For more MySQL GridContainer specs and features check out our new product page and FAQ page. In addition to launching the new MySQL GridContainers we are also rolling out enhancements to the MySQL SmartPool v.2. Visit our new MySQL SmartPool v.2 page for more details.
In addition to launching the MySQL GridContainers, throughout this month we’re also rolling out a number of changes to enhance the performance and stability of our MySQL SmartPool v.2. By leveraging virtualization technologies and enhancements to the Tahiti system these upgrades will improve performance and overall system stability. For all the details visit our new MySQL SmartPool v.2 page to learn more. New and existing customers will begin experiencing the benefits of these new enhancements in the days and weeks ahead.
The Private Beta program for our MySQL GridContainers is complete with the public launch of this exciting new product. We’d like to thank everyone who participated in the program. We know it can be difficult to put your production sites and applications onto a platform that’s still undergoing development and testing. We appreciate all the valuable production testing and feedback we received from everyone involved. Please direct all future support inquiries for Private Beta Containers to our normal support channels. Stay tuned for a follow up email arriving soon with additional details on how Private Beta MySQL GridContainers will be handled moving forward.
(mt) Developers have been working hard on adding a scheduling feature to the backup tool available in the Account Center. The new functionality is now available, customers can schedule weekly or monthly automatic backups of all of their data.
Hello all. We’re inches away from our MySQL GridContainer product launch, but we’ve found a few last things that we think we need to address for the whole system to work 100%. This is going to push back our launch by a little bit. Stay tuned as we’ll be ready to roll things out for you soon!
Included in the roll out of GMR v.1.2 was a new load balancing technology which should mitigate all of the FTP time out issues customers were reporting. Newly installed and configured load balancers use some techniques to direct users to underloaded parts of the grid and will keep better track of which users have active connections.
The MySQL Slow Query Log is now available to all MySQL Container beta testers! The information this resource makes available is already proving to be an excellent starting point for optimizing applications for greater MySQL performance. Access to the Slow Query Log will soon be available on-demand from the MySQL Container controls page in the AccountCenter. To gain access to this log sooner please open a support request and a technician will personally email you a copy of your Slow Query Log.
Happy Beta Tester Quote:
“Thank you very much for looking into this. It shows you how invaluable the slow query log is.” … “It’s a huge benefit and selling point that comes out of having isolated mysql servers for each customer.” … “Looks like I’ve got one unoptimized sql query that’s killing everything.”
- Mark Zeman
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