I was wondering, if it was possible to make my server to be online indefinitely??? :o What are my options if i would like to do that:confused: Most likely, I need another host for the server.exe application, can anyone help me, with any ways to get a server running even after the server.exe application has been closed? The only options i know is to share the server files via dropbox and let another person host on behalf of the server name >_>
Yes, you need a computer to be on always to run the server (it really makes sense if you think of that). You can rent some cheap virtual servers for 10-20$ (or more if you want better or dedicated). Also ask your friends and family if they have already server machinnes, so you don't have to .invest on your own.
You mean VPS (Virtual Private Servers). Ya those are quite expensive. Does Beta Server and The Registry use VPS to host? If I want to do it for free, then my only options are to share my server files with another client. :confused:
Yes, both PO Server and the Registry are hosted on a VPS. Another thing to look into is something like Amazon's EC2 platform. Renting space on a cloud is sort of like getting a VPS in the sense that you can store files and they'll always be available to the public. With Amazon EC2, you would be paying on an usage scale - meaning if the server remained small then you wouldn't be paying very much at all. If you can afford a small monthly budget then this seems like a good way to go.
Actually it's dedicated and not virtual which is running PO server, but it doens't matter to end users too much ;)
