Re: 19990329: LDM CONNECTIVITY CONCERNS (fwd)

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Robb Kambic                                Unidata Program Center
Software Engineer III                      Univ. Corp for Atmospheric Research
address@hidden             WWW: http://www.unidata.ucar.edu/
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Date: Mon, 29 Mar 1999 16:58:39 -0500
From: Tom Grzelak <address@hidden>
To: Robb Kambic <address@hidden>
Subject: Re: 19990329: LDM CONNECTIVITY CONCERNS


Thanks!  I'll email Bill Noon and make sure its OK with him.  As far as the
new  downstream site, just let me know who/what/where etc.  and I'll set it
up.

Thanks!
Tom


At 02:43 PM 3/29/99 -0700, you wrote:
>On Mon, 29 Mar 1999, Unidata Support wrote:
>
>> >To: address@hidden
>> >cc: address@hidden
>> >From: Tom Grzelak <address@hidden>
>> >Subject: LDM CONNECTIVITY CONCERNS
>> >Organization: .
>> >Keywords: 199903291529.IAA15028
>> 
>> 
>> Hi!
>> 
>> This message is not meant to disrespect our IDD relay host, U of Mich, but
>> we are very concerned over LDM connectivity issues associated with their
>> machines blueskies and aldehyde.  On at least three occaisions this year
>> alone  (1/4, 3/4, and 3/26,) UMich's LDM relay has failed.  I am not sure
>> why this is occurring.
>> 
>> It is my experience that the LDM software is very stable.  In fact, in the
>> two years since I began running the LDM system here at Rutgers I can only
>> find one instance that LDM has crashed which wasn't attributable to loss of
>> data upstream or an extended local power failure.  Therefore, I surmise
>> that UMich must have this software running on unstable platforms.  
>> 
>> Right now, I am feeding off Cornell University.  It is my intention to
>> remain here unless directed by you to switch back to UMich.  I do not want
>> to upset the IDD relay tree but stability is key especially if you are a
>> upper to mid-tier relay site.  
>
>Tom,
>
>I don't have a problem with Rutgers feeding off of Cornell if it's ok with
>Bill Noon. The North East is the hardest place in the US to configure, I'm
>always short of feeder sites. I was wondering if you would be willing to
>accept another down stream site?  It will not happen for some time, but it
>would be appreciated.
>
>Robb...
>
>> 
>> Thanks!
>> Tom
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>> Tom Grzelak                       address@hidden
>> Manager - Computing Services
>>  ----> Center for Environmental Prediction
>>  ----> Department of Environmental Sciences  
>> 
>> Rutgers University
>> 14 College Farm Road                 Voice: 732-932-4923     
>> New Brunswick, NJ 08901-8551         Fax: 732-932-8644
>>                 http://www.envsci.rutgers.edu
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>Robb Kambic                               Unidata Program Center
>Software Engineer III                     Univ. Corp for Atmospheric Research
>address@hidden            WWW: http://www.unidata.ucar.edu/
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Tom Grzelak                          address@hidden
Manager - Computing Services
 ----> Center for Environmental Prediction
 ----> Department of Environmental Sciences  

Rutgers University
14 College Farm Road                    Voice: 732-932-4923     
New Brunswick, NJ 08901-8551            Fax: 732-932-8644
                http://www.envsci.rutgers.edu
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