Resources for starting up a new public server?
I'm fairly unfamiliar with how to set up a public server. Are there any resources out there that can guide me in the right direction when it comes to what OS to use, what version is best to use for specific preferences (Vanilla, Spigot, etc.), how to secure the server if it's running off of a home system? Trying to be as specific as possible but my breadth of knowledge is extremely limited because I'm new to all of this. Thank you 🙂
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https://www.setup.md/ Is a fantastic guide
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Home hosting has its drawbacks / caveats
- Is your internet connection fast enough? In both directions (around 50M is usually enough; you should check here)? You don't connect the server to your router via WiFi, do you?
- Does your ISP provide a somewhat static, public, IPv4 address?
- Are you aware and able to deal with the security impliations?
- Is your computer powerful enough to run both a client and a server?
- Does any inhabitant (human or not!) mind the noise, heat and energy cost of a machine running 24/7?
- Alternatively, is your playerbase OK with the server not being there when you aren't?
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thank you, this looks like a great place to start!