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 <
lisakachold@obnosis.com> 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?
>
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