PF Database Error: Is This You or Just One of Those Things?

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Users are experiencing a database error when trying to access PF, particularly between 7am and 8am BST, which coincides with daily database backups. This backup process causes temporary access issues lasting about 5 to 10 minutes. The timing of the backups is linked to new Mentors performing their cleaning shifts at PF Headquarters. Some users suggest that the backup schedule could be adjusted to accommodate those who are active during late hours. The discussion highlights the need for a more user-friendly backup timing.
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I've been having problems when I try to open PF. It just says database error and the problem lasts 5 or 10 minutes. Is that you doing something? or just one of those things?
 
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If it's between 7am and 8am BST (or, 1am and 2am Central time), it'll be the database backup. This happens daily around this time.
 
It's when the new Mentors have to come in and do their cleaning shift around the PF Headquarters.

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cristo said:
If it's between 7am and 8am BST (or, 1am and 2am Central time), it'll be the database backup. This happens daily around this time.

Can't they do that at a more reasonable time? I'm a night owl.
 

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