Booger Posted July 4, 2010 Posted July 4, 2010 I'm pretty much a noob when it comes to dedicated server administrating, so I'm shopping around a bit to see what different hosting plans have to offer. To avoid hosting spamming, I've cropped the image to ensure no hosting info/prices are visible. Anyway, attached is what this one particular hosting company is offering. Now, for my list of questions/statements... 1. Do those options seem "doable" for you more seasoned folks? 2. I know there's the "servman" program I can use with it, so I'm good there info-wise. 3. I know I'll need another license to run a dedicated server...which I fully intend on doing once I get everything straight. 4. What else should I consider? Thanks in advance to any/all responses.
159th_Viper Posted July 4, 2010 Posted July 4, 2010 A Dedi-Server for LockOn/DCS needs a GPU and dedicated support, ie basically a free-standing computer. Server-Hosting providers will accordingly not suffice. Novice or Veteran looking for an alternative MP career? Click me to commence your Journey of Pillage and Plunder! [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] '....And when I get to Heaven, to St Peter I will tell.... One more Soldier reporting Sir, I've served my time in Hell......'
Booger Posted July 4, 2010 Author Posted July 4, 2010 So a new PC to use as a server vice dedicated hosting companies?
159th_Viper Posted July 4, 2010 Posted July 4, 2010 Yes. Colocation of the server machine at a hosting company is the only way. Major stumbling block as the majority of the server hosting companies are not prepared to 'babysit' the machine and attend to the necessary support needed to keep it running. Novice or Veteran looking for an alternative MP career? Click me to commence your Journey of Pillage and Plunder! [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] '....And when I get to Heaven, to St Peter I will tell.... One more Soldier reporting Sir, I've served my time in Hell......'
Booger Posted July 4, 2010 Author Posted July 4, 2010 Pardon if my ignorance is showing, but... If I'm to send the machine over to the farm, what is the difference between me putting it on a rack or me using a hosting company? Besides the obvious ownership of the hardware, I don't see really much difference :unsure:
159th_Viper Posted July 4, 2010 Posted July 4, 2010 ...or is the GPU the big difference? No GPU = No FC2/DCS. 1 Novice or Veteran looking for an alternative MP career? Click me to commence your Journey of Pillage and Plunder! [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] '....And when I get to Heaven, to St Peter I will tell.... One more Soldier reporting Sir, I've served my time in Hell......'
Bearitall Posted July 4, 2010 Posted July 4, 2010 ...or is the GPU the big difference? Check here at Art of War dedicated server's they now have a service for vitual server's http://artofwarcentral.com/default.asp :thumbup: 1 www.virtualtuskegeeairmen.com
Booger Posted July 4, 2010 Author Posted July 4, 2010 Check here at Art of War dedicated server's they now have a service for vitual server's http://artofwarcentral.com/default.asp :thumbup: Sweet, thanks. I didn't see it among the list of supported games, so I asked in their forums. +1 to you both. Thank you.
Bearitall Posted July 4, 2010 Posted July 4, 2010 Sweet, thanks. I didn't see it among the list of supported games, so I asked in their forums. +1 to you both. Thank you. yea I already spoke to them and they will do it but you have to purchase it first..then they will do the rest www.virtualtuskegeeairmen.com
Krebs20 Posted July 4, 2010 Posted July 4, 2010 As long as we are on the subject. What is the needed upload speed for a 20 player server? If a local isp has the speed, why bother sending it to a server farm when it can be in your home? [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
Bearitall Posted July 4, 2010 Posted July 4, 2010 As long as we are on the subject. What is the needed upload speed for a 20 player server? If a local isp has the speed, why bother sending it to a server farm when it can be in your home? Each individual has there own reason's... We are now considering this setup for TCL-Team Combat League and all supported Competitions ... again we are just considering... It is a toss up between getting a server(which will affect prizes) Or continue the path we are going for expanding our prizes for Tournaments.. :thumbup: www.virtualtuskegeeairmen.com
Booger Posted July 4, 2010 Author Posted July 4, 2010 yea I already spoke to them and they will do it but you have to purchase it first..then they will do the rest Good stuff, two birds with one stone then. A (virtual) beer to you sir.
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