Many server administrators struggle to optimize their servers. Fortunately, there are several tricks to improve the functioning of a Minecraft server. Be warned though, without a good cooling system, any home server can become a disaster. Read on to learn more.
Steps
Step 1. Download the latest version of bukkit from bukkit.org
If you want a bukkit server or if you want more speed, you can download vanilla server from minecraft.net.
Step 2. If you run a bukkit server, the fewer plugins you install, the better the performance
Step 3. Install an anti-grief plugin such as CoreProject, HawkEye or LogBlock
Some users use Big Brother but it seems to cause block lag. These plugins allow the server to undo block changes.
Step 4. When hiring admins for the server, test them
They must have been playing on your server for quite a while and they must have helped out when possible.
Step 5. To avoid getting hacked, use the NoCheatPlus plugin which reduces the chance of receiving an attack
Step 6. If you have a home server, make sure you have a good cooling system to prevent the server from overheating
Step 7. If your server is low on resources, try using linux, it tends to consume few resources and many users guarantee that it is more customizable
Step 8. Prevent chat spam with the StopTalkingAutoBan plugin
Step 9. Make sure you have enough RAM to manage connected users
Step 10. Architecture is important, make sure public areas are beautiful and functional
Step 11. Advertising can help you get more players
Subscribe your server to the planetminecraft.com list.
Step 12. Donations can help you buy new hardware or cover server costs
The best way to receive donations is when a player asks to become an admin. Tell him he can become one if he makes a donation. You can receive donations via paypal, it's safe and fast.
Step 13. Advertisements from Mincraft server networks like AdCraft can help you cover server costs
Step 14. What to do if a hacker or gamer is disturbing the game on your server?
Try using the / deop playername command. Or ban it via / ban player name.
Step 15. A DDoS attack could happen
If your network stops working or you are no longer accessible from the internet, you may have been attacked. The best thing to do is to wait or restart the modem.
Step 16. Configure Port Forwarding
It is not difficult but it can be a long process.
Step 17. Use Teamspeak to communicate with players or admins on the server to find out how things are going
It's fun and keeps you up to date.
Step 18. If you got the "Can't keep up" message, your server is not powerful enough, or you have too many players, or it can't handle Minecraft
Stop the server to avoid damage to the PC.
Step 19. Always run the server on Desktop PC, not laptop as they tend to have less power
Step 20. Can't you dedicate 2GB of RAM to the server even if you have 6GB of RAM installed?
Easy, install the 64bit Java runtime if you have a 64bit OS, otherwise get one.
Step 21. Using hosting from specialized Minecraft companies is recommended if you want to run your server seriously and efficiently
Using your PC for a server depends on your internet line. If you have internet greater than 25Mbps, you can host up to 50 players.
Advice
- Don't spam other servers by inviting others to your server. You will bore others and risk getting banned.
- Choose your staff members carefully. Most players will be inspired by them. In conclusion, you will have a better community and more players will stay.
- Make sure the unopped players are in survival mode, otherwise you are running a creative or adventure style server.
- If you use bukkit, learn how to use the premise of plugins. They help a lot in controlling what players can do or not do.
- Always update the server to the latest version of minecraft.
- Don't let a player know that you consider him a griefer. It may behave normally but then destroy your server.
- Don't give players items, gods, flys, etc. Others may think it's not fair.
