Server Hosting

[Zraupp]

question, How you get your server running ?

I tried hosting a MC server from my Windows 7 Pro i5-2500 pc and my router says the Ports are open but the server software says its not and i can not join in my server with any other pc. i do not usderstand my Ports are open through the router...

now i'm thinking about building a NEW computers and Not connecting it to the router "right in to the internet" so i don't have to worry about the ports...

what OS should i run ?

Microsoft Windows Home Server 2011 vs. Microsoft Windows 7 Home for Minecraft server hosting .

if i build a new pc

PC:

CPU: AMD FX-8120 (8 COREs)

motherboard: ASUS Sabertooth 990FX AM3+

ram: G.SKILL Ares Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3 1600 (Maybe 4x8GB)

power supply: CORSAIR Enthusiast Series TX650M 650W

500 GB hard drive

[ChibiCD]

You need to make sure that Windows Firewall is not blocking you ports.

if you still want to build a new computer just for minecraft you need to use what ever OS is best for you.

Linux is great for dedicated server because you do not have hundreds of services running waiting CPU time and Memory. But it's a pain in the ass to set up right if you do not know what you are doing. Windows server editions are middle ground. Not overly hard to set up, but still more work than a simple install of Windows 7. For most people Windows 7 is the way to go since it's what people are used to using on a day to day basis, but it will limit your resources for your server instal on older machines.

Just what ever OS you go with you are going to want to be sure it's a 64bit version, with a 64bit install of Java7, to even use that 16gb of RAM you plan on putting in it.