How do I make a server?

[tjiani111]

Hello guys,

I will probably make a lot of typo's and not discribe what I want very well so sorry about that.

 

Can I make a server so I can host game servers and on it, if yes how?

Is there anything that I need to educate myself in?

What are the parts I need?

 

thanks for your help!

 

(very sorry that it is this basic)

[cangath]

what games are you trying to host on it?

[Enderman]

you just need a PC connected to the internet

[tjiani111]

what games are you trying to host on it?

I want to host games like minecraft and deticated servers from various games.

 

you just need a PC connected to the internet

I know I can host on my pc but I want to build a server 

[TheKDub]

I want to host games like minecraft and deticated servers from various games.

 

I know I can host on my pc but I want to build a server 

 

We need specifics.

[JebKerman]

I know I can host on my pc but I want to build a server 

what he said is still correct, for a dedicated server all you really need is a PC.

[That_Random_Guy]

I want to host games like minecraft and deticated servers from various games.

 

I know I can host on my pc but I want to build a server 

no lol thats really all you need... another pc with windows to run the server

[tjiani111]

I see, wow it is much easier than I tought.

 

Thanks guys.

[Donut417]

I see, wow it is much easier than I tought.

 

Thanks guys.

 

I hate raining on parades. But technically speaking running a server that streams to the internet is against the TOS of most ISP's unless your on a business connection. Now if your not using too much traffic, they may not notice. But just be aware. You might get a nasty letter in the mail. 

 

Also you dont necessarily need Windows might be able to use linux, you will just have to check that your games are supported. If you want to save money. 

[manikyath]

well, if you have a spare machine at home thats all you need.

 

but that said, heres a piece of advice i cannot press enough

DO NOT HOST ANYTHING PUBLIC OFF A HOME CONNECTION

[manikyath]

I hate raining on parades. But technically speaking running a server that streams to the internet is against the TOS of most ISP's unless your on a business connection. Now if your not using too much traffic, they may not notice. But just be aware. You might get a nasty letter in the mail. 

 

Also you dont necessarily need Windows might be able to use linux, you will just have to check that your games are supported. If you want to save money. 

i'm less worried about ISP's TOS than i am about the security risk.

 

i'd dare to say ISPs dont put that in their ToS to promote their buisiness lines, but rather because if someone DDoS'es you, they also DDoS the rest of the neighborhood.

[alex75871]

If you don't have a spare PC you could create a virtual one providing you have enough resources.

 

Virtual Box works well for this use case and it's free. You can run virtual Windows, Linux, Unix etc etc.

[yzbd]

I want to host games like minecraft and deticated servers from various games.

 

I know I can host on my pc but I want to build a server 

 

Dude, if you do not understand what this guy was saying then you need to stop. A computer and a server is the same exact thing. The only differences is you won't be using it directly. Once you understand this then you can build whatever you want. Have you seen linus's videos? Sometimes he uses normal PC hardware in servers, sometimes buys more server focus hardware - but at the end of the day there is nothing special about the differences - just choices. 

 

Note: This is about your way of thinking. Of course there are better choices hardware wise.