Author Topic: New Server Help (Read 7634 times)

Henrod · « **on:** March 26, 2009, 07:11:23 PM »

Seeing the GT servers going offline permanently is sad to see. I must admit that I took them for granted as most of us did. As many of you know, I work at an ISP. I have access to an AT&T symmetrical 100 MB Ethernet backbone. I have permission to set up DP servers on this line and would be willing if I could get some help. I am willing to buy, maintain, and host these servers but I will need help. I do have at my disposal several, older, computers. Usually they have 1.6 GHz processors and I can load in 2 gigs of ram and fast hard drives. This would serve at least in the interim until eR33t's are back on-line. I also would be interested in buying one, longterm server and was wondering if the experts could tell me if this is sufficient or if I am going about this the wrong way. http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3408713&CatId=2846

I also would need some help with the initial setup as I have never done this before. I do have basic computer knowledge, both hardware and software, but I am mostly self taught. I am asking EXPERIENCED members to offer suggestions and point me in the right direction as I would like to get this rolling before GT servers go offline.

Step 1. The Build.
What specs do I need to run a decent DP server? As I understand it, I can use intergrated video card as pushing pixels around is not a function of the server. Is a Pentium 4 sufficient processor for a 16 person server? Is Windows xp an acceptable OS or should I run Linux? I have absolutely no Linux experience although I have used command based OS before.

I will check back for advice, as well as keep this thread updated with progress. Currently have 3 computers ready to deploy if I can get some help from you guys. Hopefully, this can help the community stay on its feet in the midst of everyone talking about how this game is dieing.

KnacK · « **Reply #1 on:** March 26, 2009, 07:18:11 PM »

1. we ran 3 dp servers and 3 CS servers on a dual p3-450 setup on 512mb of mem running Slackware.
2. Linux is your friend. Ubuntu will probably be easy. Install the OS for a server. No need for any graphical crap.
3. Don't worry about a RAID if you don't have it. Remember: It's only DP.
4. Check eBay for 1850 or 2850 series Dell servers. This Server would run about 6, 16 player servers without breaking a sweat.

Ask Vinnie. He remembers SnowSTORM.

Henrod · « **Reply #2 on:** March 26, 2009, 07:33:13 PM »

Knack I feel so retarded right now. I didn't even think about our empty rackspace and I have ubuntu installed on my laptop right now. I know linux a bit, I'm not quite sure what I was thinking about when I wrote that. On your suggestion, I will probably pick up one of the 1850s for now and see how it goes. finally west coasters will have some ping lol. VC-DUB servers FTW!

I will update this thread and ask for some OS and server settings advice when I get hardware.

KnacK · « **Reply #3 on:** March 26, 2009, 07:36:24 PM »

You can catch me on YIM during the day if you need help. Vince has my hookup.

SuKO-RU · « **Reply #4 on:** March 26, 2009, 07:39:24 PM »

Quote from: Henrod on March 26, 2009, 07:33:13 PM

Kack I feel so retarded right now.

Well, I can see why... I would too if I called him Kack

Henrod · « **Reply #5 on:** March 27, 2009, 05:34:54 PM »

OK. I'm runing a few test servers over the next couple of days from our old 2003 server. I can successfully open one server over port 27910. How do I open another server on port 27911. It is opened on the routers, I just need to know where in the server.cfg I can manage which port the server runs on. I'll do a quick search now, but if anyone knows off the top of their head, it would be much appreciated. More updates to come.

Cameron · « **Reply #6 on:** March 27, 2009, 07:03:48 PM »

Server config.

Add in this line: set port 27911

Henrod · « **Reply #7 on:** April 02, 2009, 03:39:08 PM »

Server arrived today and is too long for our rack :/. I'm sure a little grinding will get that puppy in there no problem though lol. More updates to come!

Rick · « **Reply #8 on:** April 02, 2009, 03:57:03 PM »

Quote from: Henrod on April 02, 2009, 03:39:08 PM

Server arrived today and is too long for our rack :/. I'm sure a little grinding will get that puppy in there no problem though lol. More updates to come!

DON'T GRIND THE PUPPY

Get on vent.

KnacK · « **Reply #9 on:** April 02, 2009, 04:47:23 PM »

NO!!!!!

Put the grinder down and step away from the server

I'm calling vinnie on you.....

On Edit:

You must have some small racks. That's a standard size server.

Henrod · « **Reply #10 on:** April 02, 2009, 05:28:22 PM »

Installing Ubuntu Server 8.1.0 currently, had some trouble finding an iso burning program that actually worked. Currently checking ISO integrity, this is taking forever.

P.S. I was joking about the grinding Knack, you silly goose. It fits but it sticks out a few inches further than our other servers. No Biggie.

Cameron · « **Reply #11 on:** April 02, 2009, 05:38:07 PM »

Does anyone know if you can actually start X or whatever its called these days on the server version?

KnacK · « **Reply #12 on:** April 02, 2009, 05:52:48 PM »

imgburn is the only iso proggy I use to burn isos.

Cameron, yes you can. You just open another console, login , and start X.

Cameron · « **Reply #13 on:** April 02, 2009, 06:16:44 PM »

Henrod · « **Reply #14 on:** April 02, 2009, 06:19:32 PM »

Ubuntu installed smoothly, downloading updates, downloading dp, and moving all map files to external hd for transfer.

KnacK · « **Reply #15 on:** April 02, 2009, 06:59:30 PM »

Henrod · « **Reply #16 on:** April 02, 2009, 08:50:49 PM »

After some retarded roadblocks, maps are loaded onto the server and config is set. I trhink I'm ready to put this server in the rack after I get a static IP for remote login. I know very little about this linux command line and I'm too tired to start learning tonight. Tommorrow i will bug the hell out of knack all day

.

KnacK · « **Reply #17 on:** April 03, 2009, 05:20:50 AM »

* KnacK places henrod on ignore :p

Henrod · « **Reply #18 on:** April 04, 2009, 08:14:34 AM »

Currently a Pub and a Speed Pub are up and running. The map rotation will be set today. Match Servers will go up when I can get an IRC match script or learn how to make one. Hopefully by the end of the weekend.

KnacK · « **Reply #19 on:** April 04, 2009, 08:44:11 AM »

weeeee!

Good job Henry