Looks like my original set of questions proved I was confused! :-)
I used the term "WL Server" in the same context as the documentation used
it. The documentation to which I refer is at www.k9jy.com under "multiop
contesting" link in the left-hand list of links, followed by clicking on the
link called "network writelog." Now, to be sure, the term "server" is used
rather loosely. It is not what I would term a server, where all things are
centralized. I'm quite aware that WL implements a peer-to-peer network
architecture. So, let me call it a "server," using quotes to indicate that
term is being loosely applied here.
Some aspects of the "server" seem useful. The ability to establish initial
conditions which are then pulled into local WLs so that set up parameters at
least start off the same. Also, it appeared from the description - and here
I might have gone astray - that when a position comes back online into the
network and does a connect, it connects to this "server" which then resynchs
it such that it is supplied with full aggregate log state. If there's no
"server" as many of you answered, to what does the (re)starting computer
connect to get it's data resynched?
Many of you stated "no server." I'm having trouble reconciling that answer
with what I see on the web site. In the context of the "server" described
in the doc, if that "server" were to fail, it would seem important to
restart it and have it once again perform its role of being the arbitrator
of restarts elsewhere. How does it get back up and running without loss of
data?
Clearly, I've confused something here. Can you all help me climb out of the
mental hole I've dug?
Thanks!
73/Gary W2CS
> -----Original Message-----
> From: writelog-admin@contesting.com
> [mailto:writelog-admin@contesting.com]On Behalf Of Gary Ferdinand W2CS
> Sent: Wednesday, November 27, 2002 11:37 AM
> To: writelog@contesting.com
> Subject: [WriteLog] WL in a M/M Station
>
>
> Dear WLers,
>
> I'm doing some investigation of various loggers that support a M/M
> configuration. I've only used WL in a limited way so far, single
> op in SS,
> and I'm very impressed. But I've thoroughly perused the excellent
> documentation available as it pertains to M/M operations and it
> raises a few
> questions.
>
> 1. The existence of a WL server. I presume this is a requirement when
> running M/M?
>
> 2. Recovery after restart. I am intrigued and pleased by the WL design
> that appears to (re)populate the local log when a position is (re)started.
> I believe the implication of this is that every position sees all
> QSOs/Mults
> even if one or more positions had to be restarted during the
> contest. True?
>
> 3. Recovery of the WL server. Can someone please fill me in on
> how/if the
> server can be restarted and recovered? I did not see any details on this.
> For example, if the server dies and needs to be restarted (let's say a
> simple Windoze hang, no hardware breakage)... Meanwhile the positions
> continue to be able to operate? When the WL server is back up, does it
> resynch with the local positions like they can resynch with it after they
> die? I'd appreciate a complete, clear explanation of this scenario. If
> I've missed it in the doc, just stick my nose in it ;-)
>
> 4. When a local WL dies and gets restarted, does it come up with the band
> map it had when it died, a clean band map, or a band map that has been
> updated with the events that occurred on the other positions during its
> restart?
>
> 5. At any given local position can local rate and aggregate rate be
> displayed? Or is it just one or the other?
>
> 6. Can anyone relate operating a M/M or M/2 using WL to doing the same
> thing with another logger such as TRLog or CT?
>
> 7. Is the Ethernet any more/less susceptible to RFI than alternative such
> as a serial port daisy chain?
>
> 8. I see port choices of only COM1-4. My system has COM5 and COM6
> configured. Can WL access these COM ports somehow?
>
> Thanks and Happy Thanksgiving to all.
>
> 73,
>
> Gary W2CS
> Apex, NC
>
>
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