What’s the best way to learn Linux for hosting a Minecraft server?
I'd like to turn a spare computer into a server, probably to host Minecraft for a few friends. My Linux experience is pretty limited, so I'm looking for…
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What’s the best way to learn Linux for hosting a small server?
I'd like to turn a spare computer into a server eventually, probably to host a Minecraft world for friends. My Linux experience is limited, so I'm wondering what…
What hardware should I choose for a $500 home server running Minecraft?
I want to build my first home server with a budget of about $500, or roughly 12,000 CZK. Its main jobs would be hosting up to three Minecraft…
Is an EPYC 7401P a sensible choice for a low-budget home server?
I'm planning my first home server build with a budget of about $500, or roughly 12,000 CZK. I'd like to host up to three Minecraft servers and use…
¿Qué distribución ligera y atractiva recomiendan para convertir un portátil viejo en servidor?
Quiero reutilizar un Lenovo IdeaPad 1 con 236 GB de almacenamiento, 8 GB de RAM, un AMD 3020e y gráficos Radeon como almacenamiento personal para mantener mis archivos…
¿Qué distribución ligera y agradable debería usar para convertir mi viejo portátil en un servidor?
Quiero reutilizar un Lenovo IdeaPad 1 con 236 GB de almacenamiento, 8 GB de RAM, una GPU Radeon con 2 GB y un AMD 3020e. La idea es…
Are there any truly free container platforms that support raw TCP connections?
I'm looking for a container- or pod-based hosting platform rather than a traditional virtual machine. I'm currently using a service similar to Render to run a small Minecraft…
What’s the Best $200 PC Build for Hosting Several Minecraft Servers?
I'm planning to host around two or three Minecraft servers and want the strongest setup possible for roughly $200. I'm considering an older, inexpensive platform such as fourth-generation…
How can I secure a Minecraft server hosted from my home network?
I'm hosting a Minecraft server from my own computer and had to use port forwarding so a couple of friends could connect. Recently, an unfamiliar player or automated…
How can I secure a Minecraft server after an unknown player found its IP?
I'm hosting a Minecraft server from my own computer and use port forwarding so a couple of friends can connect. Recently, an unfamiliar account tried to join and…
Feedback on my first Bash backup script
I wrote my first Bash script to back up a Minecraft server running on an old laptop. It creates a compressed tar archive, optionally keeps a configurable number…
Docker Rootless Mode Fails to Start My Minecraft Container
I reinstalled Docker and finally got rootless mode working. My goal is to run a playit tunnel in one container and a Minecraft server in another, using rootless…
Minecraft Docker Container Keeps Restarting During World Upgrade
I'm new to server administration and homelabbing, and I'm running a Minecraft Java server in an itzg/minecraft-server container on Ubuntu 24.04. The server worked reliably for about seven…
How can I port forward to a PC connected through another PC?
I have a setup where one PC shares its internet connection with another PC via Ethernet. I'm trying to run some servers, like Minecraft, on the second PC,…
Help with Port Forwarding Issues on Xfinity
I'm having a tough time setting up port forwarding for my Minecraft Bedrock server using the Xfinity app. I've added the port forward and the app confirmed it…
Need Help with Port Forwarding for My Minecraft Server
I'm running Linux Mint 22.1 with Cinnamon 6.4.8 and I'm having a tough time with port forwarding for my Minecraft server. I've opened up ports 25565 and 24454…
Why can I SSH over WiFi but timeout over Ethernet?
I've been trying to set up my old computer as a Minecraft server, but instead of using a spare port on my router, I opted for a WiFi…