I would like to add to the backup witness server a note: If you set up a backup witness, choose a different provider. Even better, at a different country. If you host both witnesses (main & backup) on the same provider, they may end up in the same host node (if you are using VPSes), or in the same datacenter. In case of a blackout (power/connectivity/whatever), you are simply paying more to have nothing.
The same goes for the seed node. Do not host it on the same provider. If possible, host it somewhere as far as possible.
And there is always the "risk" of 2 providers using the same datacenter for operations, and they only rent 3-4 racks. You can end up using the same datacenter or even room for your witness/seed operations.
Exactly. There is more involved that what I had anticipated when I started my witness. Nothing outside of my ability, but it has been outside of my comfort zone. I can say that with your help, and the campaign, I've strengthened my skill set and I appreciate that. Had I known all of what you mentioned above BEFORE I decided to throw my hat in, I would have probably not started it. It IS an investment, and it is NOT just plug and play as you state *edit (bad wording.. You did not state that it was easy, that was meant to be agreement on your statement). Though I can say this it has entrenched me even deeper into the platform to make it the best I can from my position. Cheers on the post @drakos!
I've helped (freely) many newbie witnesses with their setup. But deep down it pains me to seem them embark on this enterprise when I see their insufficient technical skills. I've been wanting to write this post for a while, so here it is. At the risk of sounding a bit tough in my writing, I think we need a dose of realism.
Now this is how you serve a well needed dose of realism. Too many people swimming beyond their depths. I am relatively new to steemit and if you don't mind I have set you as my proxy for voting witnesses as it appears that you know better what to do with the votes than myself. Thanks for this reminder on the importance of due diligence.
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I knew it wasn't easy but I had not idea it was this hard, thank you for doing what you do. I went ahead an voted for you.
Very nice written and well explained.
I would like to add to the backup witness server a note: If you set up a backup witness, choose a different provider. Even better, at a different country. If you host both witnesses (main & backup) on the same provider, they may end up in the same host node (if you are using VPSes), or in the same datacenter. In case of a blackout (power/connectivity/whatever), you are simply paying more to have nothing.
The same goes for the seed node. Do not host it on the same provider. If possible, host it somewhere as far as possible.
And there is always the "risk" of 2 providers using the same datacenter for operations, and they only rent 3-4 racks. You can end up using the same datacenter or even room for your witness/seed operations.
Post resteemed to raise awareness :)
Yes indeed. I didn't go into too much details, I wanted to give a global view of the witness challenges.
KEEP AT IT CAPTAIN! YOU'RE A WITNESS IN MY BOOK.
Exactly. There is more involved that what I had anticipated when I started my witness. Nothing outside of my ability, but it has been outside of my comfort zone. I can say that with your help, and the campaign, I've strengthened my skill set and I appreciate that. Had I known all of what you mentioned above BEFORE I decided to throw my hat in, I would have probably not started it. It IS an investment, and it is NOT just plug and play as you state *edit (bad wording.. You did not state that it was easy, that was meant to be agreement on your statement). Though I can say this it has entrenched me even deeper into the platform to make it the best I can from my position. Cheers on the post @drakos!
I've helped (freely) many newbie witnesses with their setup. But deep down it pains me to seem them embark on this enterprise when I see their insufficient technical skills. I've been wanting to write this post for a while, so here it is. At the risk of sounding a bit tough in my writing, I think we need a dose of realism.
Now this is how you serve a well needed dose of realism. Too many people swimming beyond their depths. I am relatively new to steemit and if you don't mind I have set you as my proxy for voting witnesses as it appears that you know better what to do with the votes than myself. Thanks for this reminder on the importance of due diligence.
Thanks for the info, I plan on running a witness one day. I am going vote for you now.(looks like I had already voted for you) lol
Your vote is appreciated 😀
:0)*
If anyone doesnt want to read all here is a summ up:
Beeing a witnes is a pain in the azz. If your azz is soft - dont do it.
Now thinking bout it....do witnesses have firm bottoms? :3
Well put. Care to examine mine?
Bend over and think of daisies. :>
You got my vote sir. Resteeming <3
I humbly accept it 🙇
It is good information, I find that many people are like witness what's that? So maybe posts like this will help clear that up a bit.
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