Restarting a server and uploading files to the VDS

[biggsy2012]

Ok, so i have a dedi box and i was wondering if i can "restart" a server without having to put it back up, like somthing in command or somthing>?

also how do i setup/use FTP from Remote desktop if i have a file on my computer???


Thanks for help in advance

[Edge100x]

Ok, so i have a dedi box and i was wondering if i can "restart" a server without having to put it back up, like somthing in command or somthing>?

In order to fully restart a server, typically you would have to shut it down (either through a command like "rcon quit" for HL1/HL2 servers or by closing the application by hand) and then start it back up through the command line. To make the startup automatic, though, you could wrap the server in a looping batch file or script, or you could turn it into a system service that is set to restart automatically (with a program like FireDaemon).

also how do i setup/use FTP from Remote desktop if i have a file on my computer???

I would recommend using remote desktop itself to transfer files, if you're the only one doing it -- before you connect, go into the RD options and click the "Local Resources" page, select "More..", and check the box for "Drives", and then your local hard drive will show up as a drive on the remote machine and it will allow you to even copy/paste your files there.

If you would prefer FTP, I'd recommend using installing FileZilla: http://wiki.filezilla-project.org/FileZilla_FTP_Server. It is a free, open-source daemon.

[biggsy2012]

but like whats the FTP info? my servers is on 216.52.143.111:27015
(plox connect if u want were having fun)

[Edge100x]

but like whats the FTP info? my servers is on 216.52.143.111:27015
(plox connect if u want were having fun)

If you install the FileZilla FTP server (the directions are at the link I gave), you'll be able to connect through FTP to your IP of 216.52.143.111, using the login information you set it up with.

As I said, though, I'd recommend just using remote desktop. That'd be one less hole you'd have to punch in your server's security.

[biggsy2012]

sorry, howd i add it to the server in the first place?

[biggsy2012]

how do i use RD, i cant jsut drag files can i?

[Edge100x]

how do i use RD, i cant jsut drag files can i?

You can copy and paste, or you can copy just as you would between drives on your home computer, since your personal hard drive will show up in Windows explorer while you're connected. Here's some more information about this:

I would recommend using remote desktop itself to transfer files, if you're the only one doing it -- before you connect, go into the RD options and click the "Local Resources" page, select "More..", and check the box for "Drives", and then your local hard drive will show up as a drive on the remote machine and it will allow you to even copy/paste your files there.

[biggsy2012]

Ok, whare would/could i run the scrim to put the server backup automaticly?
Thanks

[biggsy2012]

also, i run a shortcut which is

"%windir%\system32\cmd.exe /c start /high /d"c:\game installs\sourcebase" "Game server" "c:\game installs\sourcebase\srcds.exe" -game cstrike -tickrate 100 -nocrashdialog"

which loads the box whare i have to click ok, and then it starts the server, is there a way to run it in a window?

Thanks

Toby

[biggsy2012]

Ok, whare would/could i run the script* to put the server backup automaticly?
Thanks

ment to be script*

[Edge100x]

also, i run a shortcut which is

"%windir%\system32\cmd.exe /c start /high /d"c:\game installs\sourcebase" "Game server" "c:\game installs\sourcebase\srcds.exe" -game cstrike -tickrate 100 -nocrashdialog"

which loads the box whare i have to click ok, and then it starts the server, is there a way to run it in a window?

Thanks

Toby

Yes. The second half of my tutorial here talks about the command line you would use for this: http://www.nfoservers.com/forums/viewto ... =46&t=4107

Ok, whare would/could i run the script to put the server backup automaticly?
Thanks

You could create a simple .bat file that looks like this:

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:start
[your server command line]
goto start

.. and then run that through the shortcut instead.

Or, better, you could use FireDaemon: http://www.firedaemon.com. Or ServerChecker: http://www.dumbclan.co.uk/forum/index.p ... topic=5784. Or, if you're feeling adventurous, srvany: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/137890

[biggsy2012]

You could create a simple .bat file that looks like this:

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:start
[your server command line]
goto start

.. and then run that through the shortcut instead.

This didnt work it just created hundreds upon hundreds of Dedicated server files over and over

[Edge100x]

You could create a simple .bat file that looks like this:

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:start
[your server command line]
goto start

.. and then run that through the shortcut instead.

This didnt work it just created hundreds upon hundreds of Dedicated server files over and over

Ah, I'm sorry, you're right. The reason this happens is the use of "start".

To fix that, add this after the word "start" in your command line:

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/wait

[biggsy2012]

:start /wait
[your server command line]
goto start


? or

:start
/wait
[your server command line]
goto start

[Edge100x]

The "/wait" needs to be put after "start" in your command line. I.e., something like "%windir%\system32\cmd.exe /c start /wait /high...