[How to] LEave a server running without watching it.

[Equ1N0X]

OK since i've been put into the situation, i wanted to let you guy know my method of leaving a server running without you there. first, make sure noone on the server has the shutdown/restart commands.

Now to get the appropriate Firewall protection. check out:
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There you'll find all the software you'll need, now pick a firewall and virus scanner.

Put your firewall protection for internet zone at the maximum, the trusted zone ad medium, and make exceptions for each database admin.

Now get Ecko tools, it can be found in some repacks such as JulianX, make sure server isn't on, and now turn on ecko tools.hit "close on stop" then "auto start". server should start up. what you did is turn on server, and restarter, so if it crashes it will turn on again.

Now set your antivirus to scan once daily, or every two days.

Hide your repack within a hard to reach branch inside your computer and rename it. don't leave a hint on the surface of where your server is, preferably write down the treepath.

Also! If you have a router, forward ports, or people cant connect, if you don't, then you don't have to forward ports, but a router is very handy in computer protection.

Once the above are completed it is GENERALLY safe to leave your server alone a few days, if you need to go on business trip, going to be grounded, on vacation, working hard at school ect.


This is basically it. it isn't that hard but just thought Id provide a little guide for it, for those of use who cant be constantly watching server, it also helps to have a trusted admin or a few to watch ingame.

[bowser]

Okay... And what do you do if your server crashes?

[friendofdar]

Now get Ecko tools, it can be found in some repacks such as JulianX, make sure server isn't on, and now turn on ecko tools.hit "close on stop" then "auto start". server should start up. what you did is turn on server, and restarter, so if it crashes it will turn on again

Get a restarter

[Enaja]

Recommend the Protowall as an extern firewall B.I.S.S. Forums

[fatman2778]

do you know of any programs that will hide other things or at least put them in the taskbar

[hungryboy14]

Do you have to leave your computer running?

[Y R U A NUB ?]

Do you have to leave your computer running?

Ofcourse, what would the server run on if the host PC was shut off?

[hungryboy14]

Oh darn. that sucks. :\ I don't have enough money to pay for electricity is there a way to turn the comp off and leave the server running?

[Tristan]

So you are wondering if a server can power itself? No.

[Warwenw]

OMG...a server cant be running without electricity and if you cant afford electricity...get a JOB? and well
IF the server Crashes the box with the "Auto Start" text beside it is that so hard to understand from this "guide"? I dont think so -.- Well Thx for the Guide I would rep if I could but well...they think im Considered as a Leacher...

[Equ1N0X]

heh yes, you can have server running without pc: pay someone to remotely host it :P

[2dgreengiant]

nice dude +rep ^^

[hungryboy14]

Alright :P