Server maintenance and downtime
In the rare event of server maintenance or unexpected downtime:
- Failover Page: You'll see a temporary status page with current information
- Status Updates: Check System Status for real-time updates
- Scheduled Maintenance: Always announced in advance via email
- Quick Recovery: Most maintenance windows are under 30 minutes
Cloudflare CDN Infrastructure
Appraise.net uses Cloudflare's Content Delivery Network (CDN) to enhance your experience:
- Faster Performance: Content delivered from servers closest to your location
- DDoS Protection: Advanced security against malicious attacks
- Global Availability: Distributed network ensures better uptime
- Enhanced Security: SSL/TLS encryption and firewall protection
Understanding Third-Party Dependencies:
While our servers may be operating normally, access to Appraise.net can occasionally be affected by Cloudflare infrastructure issues. This is a trade-off we've made to provide you with:
- Superior performance and speed worldwide
- Protection against cyber attacks and malicious traffic
- Better overall reliability through distributed infrastructure
During rare Cloudflare outages, you may see a "500 Internal Server Error" or "Cloudflare Error" message even though our servers are functioning correctly. These issues are typically resolved quickly as Cloudflare maintains one of the world's most reliable networks. You can check Cloudflare's status at cloudflarestatus.com.