Monster dump of 900GB in size:
IMPORTING A HUGE MYSQL/MARIADB DUMP FROM WINDOWS TO DEBIAN

This guide describes a proven and stable way to import a very large
MySQL/MariaDB dump (hundreds of GB to ~1 TB) from a Windows server into
MariaDB on a Debian server.

The procedure avoids double disk usage, survives network disconnects,
and prevents common errors like “server has gone away”.

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PREREQUISITES
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- Windows Server with dump.sql (e.g. D:.sql) - Debian
Server with enough free disk space - MariaDB installed and
running - Root access to MariaDB - Network access between
Windows and Debian

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1. WINDOWS: SHARE THE DUMP DIRECTORY

- The dump file is located on drive D:
- Share the drive (or directory) via Windows file sharing (SMB)
- Example: Share name: d Path: D:
- Grant read permissions to the Administrator account

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2. DEBIAN: MOUNT WINDOWS SHARE (CIFS/SMB)
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Install required tools: apt install -y cifs-utils screen

Create mount point: mkdir -p /mnt/windowsdump

Mount the Windows share: mount -t cifs //WINDOWS_IP/d
/mnt/windowsdump -o username=Administrator,vers=3.0

Verify: ls -lh /mnt/windowsdump You should see dump.sql.
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3. PREPARE MARIADB FOR LARGE IMPORTS

Create the target database: mysql -u root -p CREATE DATABASE griddb;
EXIT;

Create configuration file: nano
/etc/mysql/mariadb.conf.d/99-bigimport.cnf

Content: [mysqld] max_allowed_packet=1G net_read_timeout=600
net_write_timeout=600 wait_timeout=28800 interactive_timeout=28800

Restart MariaDB: systemctl restart mariadb

Verify setting: mysql -u root -p -e “SHOW VARIABLES LIKE
‘max_allowed_packet’;”

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4. START THE IMPORT SAFELY USING SCREEN
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Start a screen session: screen -S sqlimport

Run the import: mysql –max_allowed_packet=1G -u root -p
griddb < /mnt/windowsdump/dump.sql

Detach screen (import keeps running): CTRL + A, then D
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5. MONITORING

Check if import is running: ps aux | grep mysql

You should see: mysql –max_allowed_packet=1G -u root -p griddb

CPU and disk usage are expected to be high.

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6. COMPLETION
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The import is finished when the mysql process disappears.

Unmount the Windows share: umount /mnt/windowsdump
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COMMON ERRORS AND SOLUTIONS

ERROR 2006 (server has gone away): - Increase max_allowed_packet -
Increase net_read_timeout / net_write_timeout

Packet bigger than max_allowed_packet: - Ensure both server and client
use 1G packet size

Import aborted due to network loss: - Always run the import inside
screen

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NOTES
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- Imports of this size may take 12–36 hours
- Silence during import is normal
- Do not interrupt the process

Global Opensim Search is back online after an auto updater broke my run time engine. Grid, Events, regions, parcels and almost 6,000 free items.

https://outworldz.com/search/SearchParcel.htm

It's probably going to take a few hours to crawl the grids as there's about 5,000 in the database.

▁ ▂ ▃ ▄ ▅ ▆ ▇ SOUND WAVES - Dance Store ▇ ▆ ▅ ▄ ▃ ▂ ▁

▶▷▶ New Dance Store
SOUND – WAVES

OPENING OFFER:
Unisex Club Dance Huds with invite

Eröffnungs Artikel:
Unisex Club Tanzhuds mit Einladungsfunktion

▶▷▶ good moves , good vibes , ☊


Taxi: hg.osgrid.org:80:CCClub
░░▒▓◙█◙█◙ CC – CLUB ◙█◙█◙▓▒░░

▁ ▂ ▃ ▄ ▅ ▆ ▇ CLUB ZEPHRA Party ▇ ▆ ▅ ▄ ▃ ▂ ▁

▶▷▶ 80`s 90`s 2000`s in the mix
Saturday/Samstag 17.Jan. 2026
◕ starts 11:00 OS grid time – startet ab 20:00 Uhr EU
DJ NICK Greeklife
DJ CRAZY Onasis
DJ TOMI Balboa

▶▷▶ good mood , good tunes , ☊ Gute Laune gute Sounds
Where the night comes alive, live the rhythm of the night
Wo die Nacht lebendig wird, lebe den Rhythmus der Nacht


Taxi: hg.osgrid.org:80:CCClub
░░▒▓◙█◙█◙ CC – CLUB – ZEPHRA ◙█◙█◙▓▒░░

💃 Petite, aber oho! Die neuen Outfits sind da – wild, frech, glamourös und sowas von bereit, den virtuellen Laufsteg zu stürmen! Ob Glitzer, Satin, Cut-Outs oder „Was zur Holo-Hölle ist das denn?“ – der Petite Avatar bekommt jetzt mehr Style-Optionen als ein Chamäleon auf Speed.

👠 Und das Beste? Das Bild zeigt nur einen kleinen Vorgeschmack. Hinter den Kulissen lauern noch mehr Looks, die sich gerade warmtanzen, um deinen Kleiderschrank zu crashen. Also schnall dich an, zieh die High Heels fest und sag deinem alten Outfit: „Danke für nichts.“

✨ BK bringt’s – und Petite rockt’s. Bereit für den nächsten Style-Schock?

I want to thank everyone for the amazing event on Monday.

I didn't expect so many of you to stay until the end.

And all the work I put into the set wasn't in vain, since trance music isn't very common in OpenSim.

Thank you so much!

And I hope I was able to convince some of you that trance music isn't just thump-thump music :))

And I'm already looking forward to the next one.

Have a great start to the new year and stay healthy!

✨ Good Morning, Dear Friends! ✨
A heartfelt THANK YOU to each and every one of you who joined us in celebrating Crazy’s Birthday Party last night! 🎉
He was truly surprised and your presence made the evening unforgettable.
🌟 A special shout-out to DJ Tomi Balboa — your incredible music and energy brought the night to life, and the beautiful venue set the perfect stage.
💫 Extra gratitude to Dark Wolf & Chrissy Coage, who took the time to come and share their wishes with Crazy despite having their own event. Your thoughtfulness meant so much.
Together, you all helped create memories that will be cherished forever. 💖
With love and appreciation,
C&C (Crazy & Carmen)

We're creating a historic French Acadian village at GroovyVerse, and I wanted to share some of the soundtrack we created.

It's a mix of old folk songs, a few modern pop songs, and a few original ones I wrote. Played in a Cape Breton celtic/folk style mostly.
I am just starting to learn french and chiac languages, so don't beat me up if my french is terrible. lol

https://groovyverse.com/music/

Christmas Party @ DJ LOOVE

Tuesday, December 23, 2025
8:30 p.m. Paris time
11:30 AM (SL TIME,PST)
hop://bloodmoonpack.com:8002/Event%20Beach%20Club/128/128/...

Events page:
https://bloodmoonpack.com/grid/events/view.php?id=25
https://opensimworld.com/events/130189

I humbly make this post with much sadness and embarrassment. I received today 200 of the 210 donated to the gofundme for Luna Lunaria's star. I was gonna cover out of pocket the extra $11 as the total came to 211. Since i know Luna's rl son will be forwarding everything to Luna's rl wife, I thought it best we opt for a 2nd copy (unframed) for Xenony Lunaria/Mr Magic Fox to keep for himself as a keepsake. The only other addons i opted for was hand written calligraphy (13.50 per document x2) Then star registry added on $40 further for shipping and handling and tax, raising the total to $254.61. We are frankly a poverty level income household with only 1 income for two adults currently. I'd happily cover the $55 if it wasn't basically jeopardizing our bills and budget situation. WE ARE SO CLOSE! I realize this means we won't be able to make a donation to St. Jude, but lets say 5 community members could each donate 10usd, we would seal the deal! I am posting a screenshot of the attempted checkout in order to be fully transparent. Xenony did specify Luna would had liked the middle star of Orion's Sword the best, but with 3,000,000 stars already named, i think the Orion constellation would be good enough. (it did not let me specify anyways)

https://gofund.me/60f7d925d

Happy holidays everyone and thank you each and every one of us who has contributed to this wonderful cause!

Hi Starchild Shoppers!
Seems the sim is borking from time to time. I'm trying to figure out the underlaying issues. Restarting the sim helps, so will try to do it often.
However, do feel free to give me a heads up on the Discord server if you go there and it's 'all grey' - pretty please! https://discord.gg/3rv99rk2sb

(reposting this for as long as necessary until goal is achieved. hoping to announce success asap so that we can have it concluded and move on to a happy and festive christmas/holiday for all) :)

Updates:

12/12/25: Just an update...we did it! We hit our main goal! Yay! Anything that exceeds the star package we select for Luna, will go directly to Luna's real life family, or be specified by them (charity, more stars, etc)...Stay tuned!

Our dear Luna Lunaria has passed. Rather than only mourn her, which we all do in our own ways, let us band together and show Luna's real life family...just how much she meant to us.

To some, perhaps Luna was a character from one of her rl human creator's stories. To most of us, she was much, much more. It is with a heavy heart that I have shouldered the responsibility as one of her many friends, to setup a GoFundMe for an idea i had: to name an actual star (or multiple stars different names from her stories or rl family), depending on how well this goes. If you like this idea, please find it in your heart to contribute to a worthy cause! https://gofund.me/60f7d925d

Not one thin penny will go to anything not Luna related, with the main goal being at least an "ultimate" star package from the international star registry. All pertinent information is listed in the interest of transparency. If we exceed the $200 goal, additional items or a bigger package may be purchased. I will be working with Lone Wolf on this, and any real life items to be mailed, will be sent discreetly and privately to Luna's real life family, pending their approval. For now, let's just get this ball rolling and see how much this OpenSim community loves and embraces her. She inspired us and gave us so much. Let us give back. Seriously, if you can spare only a buck, 1 dollar of your native currency, 25 cents, whatever it may be, it all comes from the heart. You are not required for your real name or any info to be publicly disclosed if you donate, so keep that in mind, friends. Any questions please contact Leonitas Lionheart or Remmy Ravenhurst of Homelandz Grid, Star Ravenhurst of Tenth Dimension Grid, or Lone Wolf of Wolf Territories grid.

WINTERFEST 2025
https://alternatemetaverse.com/main/images/mp4/Winterfest%...

Join in the fun at AMV WinterFest 2025!
Celebrate the season with music, magic, friends, and holiday cheer all across the grid. Don’t miss the most festive event of the year!

This year, Winterfest expands across seven regions, each offering its own unique beauty, atmosphere, activities, and events.
Explore dazzling winter landscapes, themed entertainment, music, dance, and community gatherings as you travel across the grid.

Every day brings a new place to visit, new memories to make, and new magic to share.

Regions to Explore:

Winterfest Main Area -
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/WinterFest%20Community%2...

Winterfest Fun -
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/WinterFest%20Community%2...

Christmas Market -
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/WinterFest%20Community%2...

Christmas Town -
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Christmas%20Town/129/119...

Open Mic Arts -
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Open%20Mic%20Arts/222/42...

Winterfest Community Build -
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/WinterFest%20Community%2...

Alternate Metaverse (Winterfest Morning Shows) -
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Alternate%20Metaverse/36...

Come capture the Winter Magic for yourself.

Tonight, starting at 12:00 SLT
Get ready for an unforgettable evening with DJ Gio spinning the best tunes! It’s going to be a night full of fun, great vibes, and awesome music!
Don’t miss out on the party come dance with us!
See you there!

hop://newlifeitaly.com:8002/NewLifeWelcome/36/153/31

WinterFest and the Christmas Market on AMV invite you to discover the magic of Christmas.
Stroll through snowy streets lined with twinkling lights, stop by cozy cottages, and enjoy the cheerful holiday décor all around you.

Explore with ease using the TP Kiosk Board as you travel across seven wintery regions, each filled with seasonal charm and festive surprises.
And don’t forget to bring your camera—there are magical moments and picture-perfect scenes waiting everywhere you look.

Start your winter journey from:
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Christmas%20Market/128/1...

Hey Folks!! We have a lot of new arrivals here at the mall! From those pictured above to building supplies and Christmas items and I will be adding more in the days to come. Above you see Raggedy Anne and Andy, and the Jackie Kennedy Barbie doll, a true antique, and the novelty set of the ASH family, there is ASH Wipe, ASH Hole, Kick ASH, Fat ASH, Skinny ASH, Jack ASH, Stupid ASH and Smart ASH, just for sh*ts and giggles. For those who would like to decorate their own tree or just about anything else, we have a whole selection of Victorian Christmas ornaments and don't forget to check out our life size Nativity Scene with music "Oh Holy Night" and we have bells that play Silver Bells so stop by and check out our very wide and diverse selection of items. And from our grid to yours MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! Blessings and much love, Lavia

AMV Winterfest 2025 Celebration - December 18th – 24th - Alternate Metaverse Grid

Winterfest is coming to AMV—and it’s shaping up to be the holiday event of the year! For seven magical days, the grid transforms into a winter wonderland filled with music, live entertainment, dancing, and festive community fun across seven unique regions.

MAIN VENUE: The Winter Ballroom in the Christmas Market region
DATES: December 18th–24th - A FULL WEEK OF FESTIVE MAGIC!

Star-Studded Live Performer Lineup, Enjoy unforgettable live shows from some of the biggest names in the metaverse, including:

Zoree Jupiter, Mavenn Live, Joao Frazao, Clan and Band, Icky Thump, Ian Kitsilano, Khiron Ametza, Dave King, MrMikie String, and LoveDay Moore.

These incredible artists will fill the week with music, joy, and the spirit of Winterfest!

Amazing DJs All Week, We’re turning up the winter heat with an amazing roster of DJs ready to keep you dancing, glowing, and celebrating all festival long!

Special Festive Events

Winter Open Mic Session on Ice at the Open Mic Arts region
Snowman Ride!—hop on and join Cliff Hanger for a snowy adventure full of laughs and surprises.
Winter Belly Dancing at the Belly Dance Pavilion with Cataplexia Numbers
Winterfest Karaoke—a holiday hit you won’t want to miss

A Seven-Region Winter Journey

This year, Winterfest expands across seven regions, each offering its own unique beauty, atmosphere, activities, and events.
Explore dazzling winter landscapes, themed entertainment, music, dance, and community gatherings as you travel across the grid.

Every day brings a new place to visit, new memories to make, and new magic to share.

Regions to Explore

Winterfest Main Area
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/WinterFest%20Community%2...

Winterfest Fun
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/WinterFest%20Community%2...

Christmas Market
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/WinterFest%20Community%2...

Christmas Town
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Christmas%20Town/129/119...

Open Mic Arts
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Open%20Mic%20Arts/222/42...

Winterfest Community Build
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/WinterFest%20Community%2...

Alternate Metaverse (Winterfest Morning Shows)
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Alternate%20Metaverse/36...


Celebrate With Us!

Join us from Thursday to Wednesday for a week of festive cheer, community togetherness, breathtaking performances, and magical winter moments across AMV.

Let’s warm up the winter with joy, creativity, friendship, and fun—one region at a time.
See you next week at Winterfest!


Sofee Supermarine
(Major Manager of Special Events on AMV)

▁ ▂ ▃ ▄ ▅ ▆ ▇ Sensation Winter 2025 ▇ ▆ ▅ ▄ ▃ ▂ ▁

▶▷▶ Winter Party
Saturday/Samstag 13.Dezember 2025
◕ starts 12:00 OS grid time – startet ab 21:00 Uhr EU
DJ CRAZY Onasis
DJ TOMI Balboa
DJ HOTTIE Stylish

▶▷▶ good mood , good tunes , ☊ Gute Laune gute Sounds
Where the night comes alive, live the rhythm of the night
Wo die Nacht lebendig wird, lebe den Rhythmus der Nacht

CC-Clubs Christmas Market 2025 is open. All are welcome to browse around and collect super gifts, Winter will remain open during the festive season , so do come and explore our Wonderland!

Der CC-Clubs-Weihnachtsmarkt 2025 ist geöffnet.Jeder ist herzlich eingeladen, sich umzusehen und tolle Geschenke zu ergattern. Winter bleibt während der gesamten Weihnachtszeit geöffnet, also kommt vorbei und entdeckt unser Wunderland!
Taxi: hg.osgrid.org:80:CCClub
░░▒▓◙█◙█◙ CC – CLUB – Sensation Winter 2025 ◙█◙█◙▓▒░░

Alina Custom Vehicles

Race cars are finally in.

Indy, Touring cars, Pro Stock cars, F1 cars. ALL DRIVEABLE

3 full sims of vehicles approximately 700 different vehicles in stock

A great addition to the already huge amount of vehicles and trucks in region.

Region teleporter for easy access or take a segway ride at your leisure

Brand new truck showroom with NEW trucks added.

Lots of new things to see i cant list all here.so come over and find things you didnt think you needed

All vehicles drive unless stated

hop://hg.osgrid.org:80/Alina%20Custom%20Vehicles/118/35/22

All vehicles can be altered or modified should you need, adjustments or additions happily done on request..

Richi's Music Call -2026- Neujahrsevent
-the ultimate cult show-
English below
Am 01.01.2026, um 19 Uhr, starten wir auf der TimeBandit im Moonrose Grid zu Richi's MusicCall durch.
Lasst uns gemeinsam einen kleinen musikalischen Urlaub für unsere Herzen und unsere Seelen genießen.
Dazu sind alle immer herzlich willkommen.
Es beschallt Euch : Richi Rizzoli
Stream: https://laut.fm/radiorockt
Streaming URL: https://stream.laut.fm/radiorockt
Taxi: hop://moonrose-grid.de:8002/MusicCallBay/88/120/29
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Announcement; please share and mark your calendars, thank you.
Richi's Music Call -2026- New Year's event with Richi himself
-the ultimate cult show-

On January 01, 2026, at 10 p.m. inworld, we'll be kicking off Richi's Music Call at the TimeBandit in the Moonrose Grid.
Let's enjoy a little musical vacation for our hearts and souls together.
Everyone is always welcome.

Providing sound: Richi Rizzoli
Stream:
Streaming URL:
Taxi: hop://moonrose-grid.de:8002/MusicCallBay/88/120/29
https://laut.fm/radiorockt
https://stream.laut.fm/radiorockt

We all love freebies—and this year the Kitely Winter Fair is packed with them! Enjoy exclusive, free designs created especially for the fair by some amazing builders, including Kim Starr (animesh), Cooper Swizzle, Koshari Mahana, Elin Egoyan, Masha Core, Sea Pearl (art), Fayre Scribe, and many more.

What makes this event truly special is that several designers have crafted unique Christmas gifts just for this fair, so you’ll discover exclusive presents and one-of-a-kind creations. Wander through the booths, search for the gift boxes, and see what treasures you can find!

For winter lovers, there’s plenty of fun too: we’ve created a 12-sim-wide skating tour complete with checkpoints—and everyone who completes the full tour can win a prize!

Join us for the grand opening party on Sunday, December 14th at 12:30 PM, with music by DJ Melanie Auxifur. All attendees will be entered into a special lottery with a $25 prize!

During the event, we’ll also announce the winner of the Fair Design Competition, who will receive another $25 prize.
Hop over and celebrate with us:
grid.kitely.com:8002:Catronian Archipelago

Alina's Vehicles

Race cars are coming, will be around 500 different race cars.

Nascar, Indi, ProStock, F1. All Race cars are drivable

Will be added on Thursday

A great addition to the already huge amount of vehicles and trucks in region.

Region teleporter for easy access or take a segway ride at your leisure

Brand new truck showroom with NEW trucks added.

Lots of new things to see i cant list all here.so come over and find things you didnt think you needed

All vehicles drive unless stated

hop://hg.osgrid.org:80/Alina%20Custom%20Vehicles/118/35/22

All vehicles can be altered or modified should you need, adjustments or additions happily done on request..

New Fun Stuffz @ Stuffz & Junkz! Come on over to Wolf Territories Welcome and grab your mesh! We are all meshed up at Stuffz & Junkz!

hop://grid.wolfterritories.org:8002/Wolf%20Territories%20G...

am: 06-05-2025 ab: 20:00 (CET) -- 11:00 (SLT)
Taxi: iceladygrid.de:8002/Exotic Souls
MusikVideo: https://youtu.be/g7NX8TihW9E

Heute Abend erwartet euch eine Nikolaus Beach Party Nacht
mit Tommy White unter der Moderation von Paristella.
Euch erwartet heute ein Mix aus den 70er - 80er und Remixe.

wir wünschen allen frohe Weihnachten! Lasst uns feiern, als ob wir die Elfen von Santa Claus wären – mit voller Energie und immer bereit für einen guten Spaß!

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Stasera vi aspetta una serata Beach Party di San Nicola
con Tommy White e la presentazione di Paristella.
Vi aspetta un mix di musica anni '70-'80 e remix.

Auguriamo a tutti buon Natale! Festeggiamo come se fossimo gli elfi di Babbo Natale, pieni di energia e sempre pronti a divertirci!

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Tonight, you can look forward to a St. Nicholas Beach Party Night
with Tommy White, hosted by Paristella.
You can expect a mix of songs from the 70s and 80s, as well as remixes.

We wish everyone a Merry Christmas! Let's celebrate as if we were Santa Claus' elves—full of energy and always ready for some good fun!

Taxi: iceladygrid.de:8002/Exotic Souls

Trying my hand at something new - shoes and boots that I make in Meshy. They are not rigged but they are full perm so you can resize them in "stretch" in Edit and they are adjustable. If you can't get them to fit, just throw them in the trash. I have quite a few done, but I need to do the fitting and make sure they go on the correct feet. When I have more done I'll put them out. They can be found in the WOMEN'S building at the mall. Blessings and much love, Lavia