Server Questions

TakumiKai · 12-01-2005, 04:05 PM

I have a question... Do you NEED (ABOSOLUTELY NEED) a static IP address to run a server?

If you get a program or a site that offers a static DNS address to connect to your server will you get a static IP address?

What kind of software do you need to make a gaming server?

((All help is welcome))

krakozia · 12-01-2005, 04:41 PM

No u do not abosolutely need a static ip adress to run a server u can use somthing called http://www.no-ip.com that sets it up so if u have a dynamic ip adress it will still run ur server and from there u can purchase a domain or what ever you want to do but if u want a stactic ip either contact ur isp or if u have a router tell me and ill tell u how to do it from there

**DumberDrummer** · 12-01-2005, 05:25 PM

I don't have a Static IP, but since I never reboot my modem, it never changes.

In the rare event that I must, I have a process running in the background known as "DirectUpdate" that updates my ip address at the ZoneEdit site. Works like a charm.

Skie · 12-01-2005, 06:36 PM

As mentioned above, it's not absolutely necessary, but it does help.

ebackhus · 12-01-2005, 06:47 PM

Skie, your signature always brings a smile to my face. :)

Anyway, I also have a dynamic IP but like DD said, the modem is never rebooted.

I'd also like to know how to run DNS as opposed to redirecting methods.

**DumberDrummer** · 12-01-2005, 06:58 PM

well, if you have a domain name already, you can sign up for an account at http://zoneedit.com and then create DNS servers for your domain that point to your ip.

Then with your registrar, simply set the DNS servers for the domain as the ones that ZoneEdit gives you, and in a couple of days, it should be working like mine. (Link in sig, if you want to see how well it works.)

**Grove** · 12-01-2005, 07:01 PM

There are a few clients out there that are used to update your IP. Dydns.org offers their own special one. I have used the no-ip client before and it has worked well.

How it Works:

When you sign up to host your own server and site you put your site domain down and that is stored on a site. The update client is always running in the background so when you reconnect or reboot the update client updates your "new" IP to the one that is already registered under the domain.

So .... the "old" IP that is signed up with the domain gets updated to the "new" one. That's basically it.

Still Confused ?

Then So Am I .....

Skie · 12-01-2005, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ebackhus

Skie, your signature always brings a smile to my face. :)

Anyway, I also have a dynamic IP but like DD said, the modem is never rebooted.

I'd also like to know how to run DNS as opposed to redirecting methods.

If you want to run DNS on your own computer, you can use BIND on Linux. I'm not sure what's available for Windows.

**DumberDrummer** · 12-01-2005, 11:11 PM

BIND supports windows now, get it here: http://www.isc.org/index.pl?/sw/bind/

Skie · 12-01-2005, 11:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DumberDrummer

BIND supports windows now, get it here: http://www.isc.org/index.pl?/sw/bind/

Cool. I didn't know that. :)

**Grove** · 12-01-2005, 11:28 PM

I used to use:

DynDNS

Great Service. Easy Setup and No Problems. Their update client is easy on the resources and great small app that is minimized to the tray.

**DumberDrummer** · 12-01-2005, 11:31 PM

There is a universal update client that works with a lot of Dynamic DNS sites, and I don't think DYNDNS supports using your own domain name for free, whereas zoneedit does.

**Grove** · 12-01-2005, 11:32 PM

Actually, I am not too sure on that. I will have to reasearch into the actual workings of that site. I just know that one have been given a lot of attention for Windows users.

TakumiKai · 12-01-2005, 11:43 PM

Thank you all. You've been a lot of help! However, I still have no data on running a game server at all... I dearly hope I am not imposing on you... Thanks for your help all.

Skie · 12-01-2005, 11:46 PM

For running a game server, all you really need is the software that's provided by the company that makes the game.

**DumberDrummer** · 12-02-2005, 12:19 AM

Right, usually there's an executable in the main folder (server.exe or something) that will run a server.

Then using the tips below, you can give out your domain or subdomain to your friends to connect to, and they can play with you.

TakumiKai · 12-03-2005, 08:45 PM

I see you've all been great help.

12-01-2005, 04:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
TakumiKai Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 90 OS: Windows XP Professional w/ SP2	Server Questions I have a question... Do you NEED (ABOSOLUTELY NEED) a static IP address to run a server? If you get a program or a site that offers a static DNS address to connect to your server will you get a static IP address? What kind of software do you need to make a gaming server? ((All help is welcome)) __________________ For I know the plans that I have for you, declares the LORD, plans for welfare and not for calamity to give you a future and a hope. Jeremiah 29:11

12-01-2005, 05:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
DumberDrummer Cymru am byth Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,385 OS: Windows XP Pro SP2 My System	I don't have a Static IP, but since I never reboot my modem, it never changes. In the rare event that I must, I have a process running in the background known as "DirectUpdate" that updates my ip address at the ZoneEdit site. Works like a charm. __________________ Living with Louie dog's the only way to stay sane _____________________________________________ ... and with those words so begins my lifetime of longing for the devil's warm embrace

12-01-2005, 06:36 PM	#4 (permalink)
Skie Manager, Alternative Comp Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Chicago burbs Posts: 2,194 OS: Gentoo Linux, CentOS, OS X My System	As mentioned above, it's not absolutely necessary, but it does help. __________________

12-01-2005, 06:47 PM	#5 (permalink)
ebackhus Manager, Design Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: SATX Posts: 14,306 OS: WinXP Pro SP3/Windows 7 RTM My System Blog Entries: 28	Skie, your signature always brings a smile to my face. :) Anyway, I also have a dynamic IP but like DD said, the modem is never rebooted. I'd also like to know how to run DNS as opposed to redirecting methods. __________________ ----------------------------- There are no dumb questions, unless a customer is asking them. Help in the fight against cancer and other serious illnesses.

12-01-2005, 06:58 PM	#6 (permalink)
DumberDrummer Cymru am byth Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,385 OS: Windows XP Pro SP2 My System	well, if you have a domain name already, you can sign up for an account at http://zoneedit.com and then create DNS servers for your domain that point to your ip. Then with your registrar, simply set the DNS servers for the domain as the ones that ZoneEdit gives you, and in a couple of days, it should be working like mine. (Link in sig, if you want to see how well it works.) __________________ Living with Louie dog's the only way to stay sane _____________________________________________ ... and with those words so begins my lifetime of longing for the devil's warm embrace

12-01-2005, 04:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
krakozia Register user Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: russia Posts: 50 OS: xp	No u do not abosolutely need a static ip adress to run a server u can use somthing called http://www.no-ip.com that sets it up so if u have a dynamic ip adress it will still run ur server and from there u can purchase a domain or what ever you want to do but if u want a stactic ip either contact ur isp or if u have a router tell me and ill tell u how to do it from there

12-01-2005, 07:01 PM	#7 (permalink)
Grove Professor/Moderator, TSF Design School Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 2,383 OS: Windows Vista SP2 32bit	There are a few clients out there that are used to update your IP. Dydns.org offers their own special one. I have used the no-ip client before and it has worked well. How it Works: When you sign up to host your own server and site you put your site domain down and that is stored on a site. The update client is always running in the background so when you reconnect or reboot the update client updates your "new" IP to the one that is already registered under the domain. So .... the "old" IP that is signed up with the domain gets updated to the "new" one. That's basically it. Still Confused ? Then So Am I ..... __________________ ========================================== Get Help: TSF Security Forum \| HijackThis \| MB's 5 Step Process Get Clean: AdAware SE \| Spybot S&D \| CWShredder \| Ewido \| CleanUp! Get Protected: SpywareBlaster \| SpywareGuard \| Windows Updates \| IE-SpyAd If TSF has helped you, please consider making a donation to help keep the board running.

12-01-2005, 11:11 PM	#9 (permalink)
DumberDrummer Cymru am byth Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,385 OS: Windows XP Pro SP2 My System	BIND supports windows now, get it here: http://www.isc.org/index.pl?/sw/bind/ __________________ Living with Louie dog's the only way to stay sane _____________________________________________ ... and with those words so begins my lifetime of longing for the devil's warm embrace

12-01-2005, 11:28 PM	#11 (permalink)
Grove Professor/Moderator, TSF Design School Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 2,383 OS: Windows Vista SP2 32bit	I used to use: DynDNS Great Service. Easy Setup and No Problems. Their update client is easy on the resources and great small app that is minimized to the tray. __________________ ========================================== Get Help: TSF Security Forum \| HijackThis \| MB's 5 Step Process Get Clean: AdAware SE \| Spybot S&D \| CWShredder \| Ewido \| CleanUp! Get Protected: SpywareBlaster \| SpywareGuard \| Windows Updates \| IE-SpyAd If TSF has helped you, please consider making a donation to help keep the board running.

12-01-2005, 11:31 PM	#12 (permalink)
DumberDrummer Cymru am byth Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,385 OS: Windows XP Pro SP2 My System	There is a universal update client that works with a lot of Dynamic DNS sites, and I don't think DYNDNS supports using your own domain name for free, whereas zoneedit does. __________________ Living with Louie dog's the only way to stay sane _____________________________________________ ... and with those words so begins my lifetime of longing for the devil's warm embrace

12-01-2005, 11:32 PM	#13 (permalink)
Grove Professor/Moderator, TSF Design School Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 2,383 OS: Windows Vista SP2 32bit	Actually, I am not too sure on that. I will have to reasearch into the actual workings of that site. I just know that one have been given a lot of attention for Windows users. __________________ ========================================== Get Help: TSF Security Forum \| HijackThis \| MB's 5 Step Process Get Clean: AdAware SE \| Spybot S&D \| CWShredder \| Ewido \| CleanUp! Get Protected: SpywareBlaster \| SpywareGuard \| Windows Updates \| IE-SpyAd If TSF has helped you, please consider making a donation to help keep the board running.

12-01-2005, 11:43 PM	#14 (permalink)
TakumiKai Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 90 OS: Windows XP Professional w/ SP2	Thank you all. You've been a lot of help! However, I still have no data on running a game server at all... I dearly hope I am not imposing on you... Thanks for your help all. __________________ For I know the plans that I have for you, declares the LORD, plans for welfare and not for calamity to give you a future and a hope. Jeremiah 29:11

12-01-2005, 11:46 PM	#15 (permalink)
Skie Manager, Alternative Comp Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Chicago burbs Posts: 2,194 OS: Gentoo Linux, CentOS, OS X My System	For running a game server, all you really need is the software that's provided by the company that makes the game. __________________

12-02-2005, 12:19 AM	#16 (permalink)
DumberDrummer Cymru am byth Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,385 OS: Windows XP Pro SP2 My System	Right, usually there's an executable in the main folder (server.exe or something) that will run a server. Then using the tips below, you can give out your domain or subdomain to your friends to connect to, and they can play with you. __________________ Living with Louie dog's the only way to stay sane _____________________________________________ ... and with those words so begins my lifetime of longing for the devil's warm embrace

12-03-2005, 08:45 PM	#17 (permalink)
TakumiKai Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 90 OS: Windows XP Professional w/ SP2	I see you've all been great help. __________________ For I know the plans that I have for you, declares the LORD, plans for welfare and not for calamity to give you a future and a hope. Jeremiah 29:11