Okay, most guides are leaving crucial pieces of information out.
Is your server just 1 thing?
You have a database (Like just a repack that you download) which you import into MySql and then boom, you have a working server?
Or are their other programs that you need to create the database from a repack, and others to start and run the server?
+Rep to those who can explain and give examples of the programs that you need.