I am not yet familiar enough with drupal to be an administrator, but having worked internally with a web content requirements i can suggest an itemized expandable list for job postings is a very good idea. On Sun, May 31, 2009 at 4:13 PM, Lisa Kachold wrote: > I have configured a Verari Systems Server with Linux 2.6.24-generic SMP > Linux and setup Drupal 6.12. > > When we started this project the current Drupal system was limited because > none ever expanded allowable memory in php.ini, until I determined why they > were unable to get more modules working. > > So, I fixed php.ini to be able to load a configure a great many modules in > the current Drupal. > I proposed the new Drupal upgrade which was accepted as a project to be > built up running in tandem with the old plug.phoenix.az.us on a nice shiny > new DR server (Verari 1U).  After others (with limited bandwidth) met with > issues (and project deliverable lag) after BIOS drive recognition (no > jumpers were configured for MASTER/SLAVE on either drive) failures, I > inherited the hardware build test/laying on the stable SERVER OS and > hardening.  [She's a real beauty!] > > In the mean time since the existing Drupal site could now run a lot of > expanded modules (with php.ini memory expanded), everyone started to build > up the existing site (looks spiffy with the maps etc!). > > But now I am running into some difficulty backing up and importing the > complete site as is to import into the new Drupal (upgraded 4.x --> 6.x > compatibility). > > I have cloned the database tables, and can import selectively, so I believe > we need to evaluate the project based on what we want to move over, how we > want to change our features (for instance, do we really want 40 feet of Job > announcements on the front page when this could be a summary that can be > expanded or do we want to allow role based signups for additional areas, > like HackFest, Developers, or Installfests with limited file sharing, for > presentations etc). > > I am fairly loaded up with HackFest relocation, working IT  contract, and > various other gigs and personal committments, so I am hoping that  we will > have another volunteer who really knows Drupal, or a good plan, after a > brainstorming session with Hans. > > NOTE: > > Current Drupal is an UPDATED installation that does not completely work with > all 5.x modules now. > We need to ensure we have a secure installation and many new features are > available in Drupal 6 (OpenID). > Mailman is handled throught the Drupal Mailman plugin - so adding additional > listserv for a PLUG-opensource-politics is easy. > [Adding a directory for the mail archives is an add on which is very easy. > > So basically we need someone to work in Drupal administrator to make the new > site match, backing up as we go, and while I can be involved, I can no > longer do it all with my current schedule. > > Volunteers? > > Requirements and all planning must be funnelled through Hans, as always, > which should optimally happen at the next WestSide Stammtiche on Broadway? > > Suggestions? > > -- > (503)754-4452 > http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:LisaKachold > http://www.theregister.co.uk/2009/05/29/wikipedia_bans_scientology/ > > --------------------------------------------------- > PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us > To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: > http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss > -- A mouse trap, placed on top of your alarm clock, will prevent you from rolling over and going back to sleep after you hit the snooze button. Stephen --------------------------------------------------- PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss