Victory Park Data Centre FAQs
We’ll be moving our hosting environment from the Gallo Manor facility to a new data centre in Victory Park.
MTN is decommissioning the Gallo Manor data centre, and this migration is part of keeping your server in a data centre that is modern, resilient, and ready for the future.
Frequently asked questions.
Why is Afrihost moving to another data centre?
MTN is decommissioning the Gallo Manor data centre, and this migration is part of keeping your server in a data centre that is modern, resilient, and ready for the future.
Will my IP address need to change?
No. All IP services will be migrated to the new data centre, if any changes are required we will contact you directly.
Do I need to update or change any configurations on my server once the server has come back online.
No. This should not be needed, should you experience issues post migration please contact our support.
How long is the expected downtime?
We are scheduling for between 6 and 24 hours for the migration of your server.
Should I backup my content before the move?
Yes. It is strongly recommended that a full off-server backup of all servers being migrated including managed servers, be made before the migration window.
I manage my own server, should I shut down my server manually before the move.
Yes. If your server is self managed, please ensure that you shut down your server by 08:00 on the day of the move.
What if I can’t be offline during the time provided by Afrihost can I reschedule?
If you are unable to be offline during your scheduled move window, please email vpmove@afrihost.com well in advance with your reasoning.
We will endeavour to accommodate your request within reason.
Is it a good time to do some upgrades to my physical hardware?
If you would like to do hardware upgrades you can arrange with the sales team, sales@afrihost.com