15-STABLE Installer/Update Build Server Update

[Shawn Webb]

Hey all,

The storage on the 15-STABLE installer/update build server is
experiencing storage issues. I plan to back up the build VM. The ZFS
pool was created as a raidz2 with one failed drive (I suspect it's
either the Dell RAID controller or perhaps just a loose cable.)

I still plan to create the 2026Q1 quarterly branches today along with
starting new package builds (for both 15-STABLE and 16-CURRENT). I do
plan to try to start the 15-STABLE installer/update build, but it's
possible it might be a bit delayed.

With our tiny budget, we typically purchase lower-quality consumer
SSDs. I suspect the drives just aren't performing well due to them
being budget consumer drives. I plan to look at upgrading the drives
as soon as we can, but most likely after this next quarterly build.

I'll keep everyone informed.

Thanks,

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[Shawn Webb]

On Wed, Dec 31, 2025 at 03:18:21PM +0000, Shawn Webb wrote:
> Hey all,
>
> The storage on the 15-STABLE installer/update build server is
> experiencing storage issues. I plan to back up the build VM. The ZFS
> pool was created as a raidz2 with one failed drive (I suspect it's
> either the Dell RAID controller or perhaps just a loose cable.)
>
> I still plan to create the 2026Q1 quarterly branches today along with
> starting new package builds (for both 15-STABLE and 16-CURRENT). I do
> plan to try to start the 15-STABLE installer/update build, but it's
> possible it might be a bit delayed.
>
> With our tiny budget, we typically purchase lower-quality consumer
> SSDs. I suspect the drives just aren't performing well due to them
> being budget consumer drives. I plan to look at upgrading the drives
> as soon as we can, but most likely after this next quarterly build.
>
> I'll keep everyone informed.

The quarterly branches and tags have been created. Package builds are
starting, including for 15-STABLE.

The aforementioned problematic server is pretty much dead at the
moment. I was able to successfully back up the installer/update build
VM, so tomorrow, I plan to migrate the VM to a different server.

The 15-STABLE installer/update build will be delayed by at most one
week, even though the package build will start today.