[hlds] Server Hardware Optimization
Hello everyone, figured I'd shoot out my first hlds help request I've run several servers in the past, but never with the intent of hosting a large amount of players like I plan to do Essentially, I have a dedicated server with vmware ESXi installed, the specs of the server itself are as follows: Quad Core Xeon E5520 @ 2.27GHz16GB RAM500GB HDD I wish to create a VM to run my new Garry's mod TTT server with. I've never really gotten into server optimization before, but I've heard source servers can only utilize 1 physical core?If so, would it be a waste to allocate more than 1 vCPU to the virtual machine I'm going to create (to run the gmod server)Since in theory, 1vCPU = 1 Physical CPU core In addition, I've heard some things thrown around like disabling Hyperthreading to boost performance, etc. etc. Anyone have some extra tips on getting my Gmod server to run best with what resources I have? I can create a virtual machine with anything up to the physical limitations of my server, so that shouldn't be an issue. Thanks all.-John AKA Trope___ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: https://list.valvesoftware.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/hlds
Re: [hlds] Server Hardware
dean, go for a dual if you can afford the difference, they'll offer you the most bang for the buck (when you compare single, dual and quad boxes). From: Dean Owen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: hlds@list.valvesoftware.com To: hlds@list.valvesoftware.com Subject: Re: [hlds] Server Hardware Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2005 14:33:50 + > every server uses between 50 to 120 MB of ram depending on running map Thats extremely useful, thank you. I was going to post this same question to the linux list, I hope I don't annoy the many people who probably subscribe to both. Dean ___ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds ___ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds
Re: [hlds] Server Hardware
Might want checkout: http://www.armari.com/ The following make good gameservers http://www.armari.com/system.asp?SysID=260 For a dual go for 2Gb ram single 1Gb will be fine. Steve / K - Original Message - From: "Dean Owen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I am considering hire/purchase on some server hardware to start a small group of cs:s servers for my clan with colo. Plus maybe if there is some spare capactity hire out game servers. I am looking at this server: http://www.pcwb.com/servlets/Catalogue?id=(459271)&userid=&shop=PCWBD A summary of it: HP ProLiant DL360 G3 - Rack - 1 x Xeon 2.8 GHz - RAM 512 MB - HD 2 x 36.4 GB - CD - LAN EN, Fast EN, Gigabit EN - Monitor : none - 1 U - promo â1 x Intel Xeon 2.8 GHz Processor rt arrow â2 x 36.4 GB - hot swap - Ultra SCSI HDD rt arrow â512MB (installed) / 8GB (max) - DDR SDRAM Two questions: Is this suitable for a gaming server? Roughly how many games or slots would this be suitable for? (if windows/linux makes a difference here, please let me know. I have win2k3 and freebsd available) I plan on adding at least another 512mb of ram. Thanks for any help. Dean Owen [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.quietdean.com ___ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds This e.mail is private and confidential between Multiplay (UK) Ltd. and the person or entity to whom it is addressed. In the event of misdirection, the recipient is prohibited from using, copying, printing or otherwise disseminating it or any information contained in it. In the event of misdirection, illegible or incomplete transmission please telephone (023) 8024 3137 or return the E.mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds
Re: [hlds] Server Hardware
> every server uses between 50 to 120 MB of ram depending on running map Thats extremely useful, thank you. I was going to post this same question to the linux list, I hope I don't annoy the many people who probably subscribe to both. Dean ___ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds
RE: [hlds] Server Hardware
On win2k3, u can run about 3 to 4 20slot servers on these specs (512MB RAM) without any problems, every server uses between 50 to 120 MB of ram depending on running map. For linux I don't have a clue. If u deside to run win2k3 I would advice putting the pagefile on a separate drive/partition. Hope this helps. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dean Owen Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2005 2:11 PM To: hlds@list.valvesoftware.com Subject: [hlds] Server Hardware Hello List, I am considering hire/purchase on some server hardware to start a small group of cs:s servers for my clan with colo. Plus maybe if there is some spare capactity hire out game servers. I am looking at this server: http://www.pcwb.com/servlets/Catalogue?id=(459271)&userid=&shop=PCWBD A summary of it: HP ProLiant DL360 G3 - Rack - 1 x Xeon 2.8 GHz - RAM 512 MB - HD 2 x 36.4 GB - CD - LAN EN, Fast EN, Gigabit EN - Monitor : none - 1 U - promo .1 x Intel Xeon 2.8 GHz Processor rt arrow.2 x 36.4 GB - hot swap - Ultra SCSI HDD rt arrow.512MB (installed) / 8GB (max) - DDR SDRAM Two questions: Is this suitable for a gaming server? Roughly how many games or slots would this be suitable for? (if windows/linux makes a difference here, please let me know. I have win2k3 and freebsd available) I plan on adding at least another 512mb of ram. Thanks for any help. Dean Owen [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.quietdean.com ___ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds ___ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds
Re: [hlds] Server Hardware
Ah of course, that makes sense. Presuming 1GB, how many slots for CS:S would you estimate it can run well? On Wed, 23 Feb 2005 00:30:44 +1100, Whisper <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > 1GB of RAM definitely 2GB preferable > > Redundant Powersupply since most colocates will give you 2 power > sources you need to plug into if that makes sense? > > On Tue, 22 Feb 2005 13:11:25 +, Dean Owen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Hello List, > > > > I am considering hire/purchase on some server hardware to start a > > small group of cs:s servers for my clan with colo. Plus maybe if there > > is some spare capactity hire out game servers. > > > > I am looking at this server: > > > > http://www.pcwb.com/servlets/Catalogue?id=(459271)&userid=&shop=PCWBD > > > > A summary of it: > > > > HP ProLiant DL360 G3 - Rack - 1 x Xeon 2.8 GHz - RAM 512 MB - HD 2 x > > 36.4 GB - CD - LAN EN, Fast EN, Gigabit EN - Monitor : none - 1 U - > > promo > > > >â1 x Intel Xeon 2.8 GHz Processor > > rt arrowâ2 x 36.4 GB - hot swap - Ultra SCSI HDD > > rt arrowâ512MB (installed) / 8GB (max) - DDR SDRAM > > > > Two questions: Is this suitable for a gaming server? Roughly how many > > games or slots would this be suitable for? (if windows/linux makes a > > difference here, please let me know. I have win2k3 and freebsd > > available) > > > > I plan on adding at least another 512mb of ram. > > > > Thanks for any help. > > > > Dean Owen > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > http://www.quietdean.com > > > > ___ > > To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, > > please visit: > > http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds > > > > ___ > To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please > visit: > http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds > -- Dean Owen [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.quietdean.com ___ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds
Re: [hlds] Server Hardware
1GB of RAM definitely 2GB preferable Redundant Powersupply since most colocates will give you 2 power sources you need to plug into if that makes sense? On Tue, 22 Feb 2005 13:11:25 +, Dean Owen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hello List, > > I am considering hire/purchase on some server hardware to start a > small group of cs:s servers for my clan with colo. Plus maybe if there > is some spare capactity hire out game servers. > > I am looking at this server: > > http://www.pcwb.com/servlets/Catalogue?id=(459271)&userid=&shop=PCWBD > > A summary of it: > > HP ProLiant DL360 G3 - Rack - 1 x Xeon 2.8 GHz - RAM 512 MB - HD 2 x > 36.4 GB - CD - LAN EN, Fast EN, Gigabit EN - Monitor : none - 1 U - > promo > >â1 x Intel Xeon 2.8 GHz Processor > rt arrowâ2 x 36.4 GB - hot swap - Ultra SCSI HDD > rt arrowâ512MB (installed) / 8GB (max) - DDR SDRAM > > Two questions: Is this suitable for a gaming server? Roughly how many > games or slots would this be suitable for? (if windows/linux makes a > difference here, please let me know. I have win2k3 and freebsd > available) > > I plan on adding at least another 512mb of ram. > > Thanks for any help. > > Dean Owen > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > http://www.quietdean.com > > ___ > To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please > visit: > http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds > ___ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds
[hlds] Server Hardware
Hello List, I am considering hire/purchase on some server hardware to start a small group of cs:s servers for my clan with colo. Plus maybe if there is some spare capactity hire out game servers. I am looking at this server: http://www.pcwb.com/servlets/Catalogue?id=(459271)&userid=&shop=PCWBD A summary of it: HP ProLiant DL360 G3 - Rack - 1 x Xeon 2.8 GHz - RAM 512 MB - HD 2 x 36.4 GB - CD - LAN EN, Fast EN, Gigabit EN - Monitor : none - 1 U - promo â1 x Intel Xeon 2.8 GHz Processor rt arrowâ2 x 36.4 GB - hot swap - Ultra SCSI HDD rt arrowâ512MB (installed) / 8GB (max) - DDR SDRAM Two questions: Is this suitable for a gaming server? Roughly how many games or slots would this be suitable for? (if windows/linux makes a difference here, please let me know. I have win2k3 and freebsd available) I plan on adding at least another 512mb of ram. Thanks for any help. Dean Owen [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.quietdean.com ___ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds
