[Cloudflare] DMM (Dammam) On 2025-04-28

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Cloudflare DMM (Dammam) Maintenance Notification for 2025-04-28

Scheduled Maintenance in DMM (Dammam) Datacenter

THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Apr 28, 23:00 UTC  -  Apr 29, 03:00 UTC

Cloudflare has announced a scheduled maintenance in the DMM (Dammam) datacenter, which is set to take place on April 28, 2025, between 23:00 UTC and 03:00 UTC. This maintenance window is crucial for ensuring the optimal performance and reliability of Cloudflare's services.

Understanding the Maintenance Window

The scheduled maintenance in the DMM (Dammam) datacenter is expected to last for approximately 4 hours, from April 28, 2025, 23:00 UTC to April 29, 2025, 03:00 UTC. During this period, traffic might be re-routed from this location, which may result in a slight increase in latency for end-users in the affected region.

Impact on PNI / CNI Customers

For PNI (Private Network Interface) / CNI (Container Network Interface) customers connecting with Cloudflare in the DMM (Dammam) location, it is essential to expect traffic to fail over elsewhere during this maintenance window. Network interfaces in this datacenter may become temporarily unavailable, which may impact the performance of your services.

Staying Informed with Cloudflare Notifications

Cloudflare has introduced a notification system that allows customers to receive updates directly via email, PagerDuty, and webhooks (based on their plan). This feature enables customers to stay informed about scheduled maintenance, outages, and other important updates. To subscribe to these notifications, please visit the Cloudflare dashboard at https://developers.cloudflare.com/notifications/notification-available/#cloudflare-status.

What to Expect During the Maintenance Window

During the scheduled maintenance window, you can expect the following:

  • Traffic re-routing from the DMM (Dammam) datacenter
  • Slight increase in latency for end-users in the affected region
  • Temporary unavailability of network interfaces in the DMM (Dammam) datacenter
  • Traffic failover to alternative locations for PNI / CNI customers

Conclusion

The scheduled maintenance in the DMM (Dammam) datacenter is a crucial step in ensuring the optimal performance and reliability of Cloudflare's services. While this maintenance window may result in a slight increase in latency for end-users in the affected region, Cloudflare's notification system ensures that customers stay informed and prepared for any potential impacts.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the scheduled maintenance window? The scheduled maintenance window is set to take place on April 28, 2025, between 23:00 UTC and 03:00 UTC.
  • What is the expected impact on end-users? Traffic might be re-routed from the DMM (Dammam) datacenter, resulting in a slight increase in latency for end-users in the affected region.
  • What is the impact on PNI / CNI customers? Network interfaces in the DMM (Dammam) datacenter may become temporarily unavailable, which may impact the performance of your services.
  • How can I stay informed about scheduled maintenance and outages? You can subscribe to Cloud notifications via email, PagerDuty, and webhooks (based on your plan) by visiting the Cloudflare dashboard at https://developers.cloudflare.com/notifications/notification-available/#cloudflare-status.

Related Resources

Note: The information provided in this article is based on the scheduled maintenance notification provided by Cloudflare. The article is intended to provide a clear understanding of the maintenance window, its impact, and the steps customers can take to stay informed.
Cloudflare DMM (Dammam) Maintenance Q&A

Understanding the Scheduled Maintenance

The scheduled maintenance in the DMM (Dammam) datacenter is a crucial step in ensuring the optimal performance and reliability of Cloudflare's services. However, we understand that you may have questions about the maintenance window, its impact, and what to expect. Below, we have compiled a list of frequently asked questions to help you better understand the situation.

Q&A

Q: What is the scheduled maintenance window?

A: The scheduled maintenance window is set to take place on April 28, 2025, between 23:00 UTC and 03:00 UTC.

Q: What is the expected impact on end-users?

A: Traffic might be re-routed from the DMM (Dammam) datacenter, resulting in a slight increase in latency for end-users in the affected region.

Q: What is the impact on PNI / CNI customers?

A: Network interfaces in the DMM (Dammam) datacenter may become temporarily unavailable, which may impact the performance of your services.

Q: How can I stay informed about scheduled maintenance and outages?

A: You can subscribe to Cloud notifications via email, PagerDuty, and webhooks (based on your plan) by visiting the Cloudflare dashboard at https://developers.cloudflare.com/notifications/notification-available/#cloudflare-status.

Q: Will my services be unavailable during the maintenance window?

A: While network interfaces in the DMM (Dammam) datacenter may become temporarily unavailable, traffic will be re-routed to alternative locations. However, you may experience a slight increase in latency during this period.

Q: Can I expect any downtime during the maintenance window?

A: While we strive to minimize downtime, there is a possibility of temporary unavailability of network interfaces in the DMM (Dammam) datacenter. However, traffic will be re-routed to alternative locations to ensure minimal impact on your services.

Q: How can I prepare for the maintenance window?

A: We recommend that you:

  • Monitor your services closely during the maintenance window
  • Expect a slight increase in latency for end-users in the affected region
  • Prepare for potential traffic failover to alternative locations
  • Stay informed about the maintenance window through Cloud notifications

Q: What if I have further questions or concerns?

A: Please contact Cloudflare support at support@cloudflare.com or visit the Cloudflare dashboard at https://dash.cloudflare.com/ for more information.

Conclusion

The scheduled maintenance in the DMM (Dammam) datacenter is a crucial step in ensuring the optimal performance and reliability of Cloudflare's services. While this maintenance window may result in a slight increase in latency for end-users in the affected region, Cloudflare's notification system ensures that customers stay informed and prepared for any potential impacts.

Related Resources

Note: The information provided in this article is based on the scheduled maintenance notification provided by Cloudflare. The article is intended to provide a clear understanding of the maintenance window, impact, and the steps customers can take to stay informed.