Course on managing and running a server?

Strange

2008-05-18 09:09:05

Can some one make a Course on managing and running a server.

I am sure there are many people like me who dont have and idea how to run/manage a server, add plugins like headshots, the rcon commands, etc.

A course like this will proberly encourage people who want to get a server but not sure about how to run it.

Walking Target

2008-05-18 09:48:55

I started it but never completed. Will try to get back on it.

Jelly Fox

2008-05-18 20:28:23

Good idea,

I would like to know the perfect server.cfg to run on my srcds. PM me if you have one or a link etc

Paradox

2008-05-18 21:03:45

WT I might be able to help with this. I currently run 3 DM (both CAL and pub with plugins) servers out of a total of 5 I have run and also 2 TF2.

Walking Target

2008-05-18 23:42:09

OK sounds good, thanks.

0nti

2008-05-19 03:24:39

Yeah now that I think of it, it would be important having something like this.

keefy

2008-05-21 08:28:40

There are so many variables for servers it is hard to define the best config teams on or off, Friendly Fire on or off, weaponstay etc.
I think most servers out there have the Bandwidth settigns wrong sure if you run it form your own PC then bandwidth is limited but when you rent you have unlimited you may as well set them as high as possible.
I restart my server once per day.
Here is my cfg may not be the best but it feels smooth whith 10 players.

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// server name
hostname "keefys server -- KillerCreation.co.uk"

// rcon passsword
rcon_password "dontbesilly"  //for remote control of server

// Server password
sv_password ""  //server password

// bandwidth rates/settings
sv_maxrate 100000
sv_mincmdrate 30  //default
sv_maxcmdrate 66
sv_maxupdaterate 66
sv_minupdaterate 30  //default
sv_client_predict -1  //-1 allows clients to choose their setting
sv_client_interpolate -1  // as above
sv_client_interp 0.01  
sv_client_cmdrate_difference 30
sv_client_min_interp_ratio 1
sv_client_max_interp_ratio 2
decalfrequency 5
sv_unlag 1
sv_maxunlag 1

fps_max "500"  


sv_allowdownload "1"  //allows cliets to download maps and sounds
sv_allowupload "1"  //for sprays i think
sv_downloadurl ""insert URL here"  //fast downloads

//Game settings
sv_pure "0"   //pure serever  2=pure 0=Not pure 
sv_pure_kick_clients "0"  //
sv_hl2mp_weapon_respawn_time "20"
mp_friendlyfire 1  
mp_teamplay 0   
mp_timelimit 20
mp_flashlight 1
mp_allowspectators 1
sv_pausable 0
mp_chattime "10"
sv_cheats 0
sv_alltalk 1

sv_contact your@email

//Source TV settings
//tv_transmitall 1  //allows spectators to choose who to view in STV
tv_enable 0
//tv_maxclients "0"
//tv_name "Match recorder"
//tv_password ""
//tv_autorecord 0
//tv_delay 30

Thanks to this guide on rates/network etc http://www.jason35.com/Netcode.htm

Jelly Fox

2008-05-21 17:24:22

keefy wrote: Here is my cfg may not be the best but it feels smooth whith 10 players.

I agree mate, it's definitely one of the smoothest I've play on, had some gg's on your server

Keeper

2008-05-21 18:08:26

Don't forget to keep your downloads directory cleaned out on a weekly basis. This is where the temp files get stored for sprays and things like that. It can cause some issues the bigger the directory gets. I also kept my log file directory cleaned out every week.

[EYE] Valar

2008-05-24 04:36:30

Keeper wrote:Don't forget to keep your downloads directory cleaned out on a weekly basis. This is where the temp files get stored for sprays and things like that. It can cause some issues the bigger the directory gets. I also kept my log file directory cleaned out every week.

you are referring to server dirs just making clear..

0nti

2008-05-24 16:57:11

anyone know the right settings for a listening server? That could help me.

Jelly Fox

2009-09-08 04:36:20

Bump...

If anyone knows any good sites with guides on running a server then post em here please

Paradox

2009-09-08 06:37:35

A guide for running a server will take a long time to write and would be a lot of pages.
The best way to learn is to get a server and learn. Often, the server provider has a forums where people ask questions and get help on server setup.
If you need help ask someone you know well that has a server. Most of the time they are willing to help. I learned alot from doing web searches and asking people I know that had servers. I also learned through trial and error.

The main things with running a server are

If you are running mods and plugins, make sure that you dont run mods that conflict.
It is impossible to list all the mods and plugins and which ones might or might not conflict, its all trial and error.
Best advice is to install one at a time and see how it goes before you install the next

Maps:
Make sure you dont load bad maps (ie maps that are corrupt or crash the server).
Again its impossible to list them all, again this is trial and error.
Load a few then run through them to test them.

Configs are basically what you as the server owner wants. There is no "good" or "bad" config, only preference.
Possible options include things like sv_pure as well as gravity, map timelimits/fraglimits etc

I would recommend restarting the server at least once a week and clearing out the logs once a month minumum.

I would recommend having a fast DL redirect so that people dont have to wait 10 minutes for a map to download
the file directory path of the fast DL has to match the file directory path where your maps are on the server so you need to make folder and subfolders to match so in the public directory of the fast DL you have a hl2mp folder which contains a maps folder, and whatever else needs to be downloaded to the clients.

There is not a quick and dirty manual to learning about setting up and maintaining a server. Every game is different. There really isnt much that can be applied across the board for every game server type out there. It takes a lot of time to get it down. You just have to do it and learn.