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add flagday updates (#520)

* add flagday updates * Update content/breach.md Co-authored-by: Philip Monk <phil@pcmonk.me> * incorporate feedback Co-authored-by: Philip Monk <phil@pcmonk.me>

commitb7d918a65026e6417c328d125c8b8a6a72792ff3 authorJosh Lehman <josh@urbit.org> dateSun 6 Dec 2020, 22:10 (6 years ago) parent105d052
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66## TL;DR
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8−A network breach is coming up on ~2020.12.7.
8+*Last updated ~2020.12.6*
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10−Unlike past breaches, this one comes with a tool to export and reimport all of your data so that you don't lose anything; we call it `flagday`.
10+A network breach is coming up on Tuesday, ~2020.12.8.
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12−This tool and documentation on its usage will be made available on or before ~2020.12.4.
12+Unlike past breaches, this one comes with a tool to export and reimport all of your data so that you don't lose anything; we call it `flagday` (details below).
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1414This document will be kept up-to-date throughout the process, and updates will be issued via Twitter [here](https://twitter.com/tloncorporation/).
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1818## When is the next breach?
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20−The target date is Monday December 7th, but it may happen on Tuesday December 8th.
20+The target date is Tuesday December 8th.
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2222## How do I get updates about what's going on throughout the process?
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5353## I’m self-hosted—what do I need to do?
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55−Simply use the `flagday` tool that will be provided. It will perform all the relevant actions on your behalf, as well as exporting and reimporting your data.
55+**Simply use the `flagday` tool that we have provided**. It will perform all the relevant actions on your behalf, as well as exporting and reimporting your data. You can find the `flagday` script [here](https://gist.github.com/philipcmonk/8e3d095b9545069237c759cd9aad32c2). Usage instructions are provided in the comments at the top of the file. **It's not necessary to run `flagday` until after the breach**. It's safe to try it out now to get comfortable with the process if you want, but you'll have to run it again after the breach.
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57−`flagday` will become available for use on or before ~2020.12.4.
57+Alternatively, you can perform the migration manually (see below).
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59+## Can I perform the migration manually?
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61+Yes, by following these steps (note that these steps **will not** back up your data as is the case with `flagday`):
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59−If you want to do the work manually, follow these steps:
60631. Download your [keyfile from Bridge](https://urbit.org/using/install/#keyfile).
61642. Shut down your ship.
62653. [Archive and move your old pier](https://urbit.org/using/operations/using-your-ship/#moving-your-pier) (this is the directory that contains your urbit event log).