Hosting DayZ Server - Files?

[vivithemage 1]

I recently got into DayZ, super fun. I run a web hosting/Dedicated Server/VPS company and was thinking of offering up some servers after a few customers actually asked about it! So I wanted to test it out, but is there an easier way to get the files out on our box? Or because I own it on steam, I should install steam and download it that way?

I am used to dealing with the super simple HLDS/SRCDS stuff for valve games. So bare with me!

[tiweb (DayZ) 0]

you have to ask on support.dayzmod.com afther that you will get guide to install your server and your mission file

dont fogot to give your first ip of your dedicated server arma2 can only use the first one

Edited July 26, 2012 by tiweb

[ryahn 112]

You will first have to get an instance ID, once your done with that. You will have access to download the server files and mission file.

FYI - It may take a few days to get an instance ID.

[vivithemage 1]

Yeah, I have all that + the email, but they do not say where to actually get the ARMA 2 server files anywhere.

1) Download ARMA2, Download ARMA2 Operation Arrowhead to your server.

1) Once download goto ARMA2 folder and copy Addons folder.

But where to download, hrrrm.

Edited July 26, 2012 by vivithemage

[tiweb (DayZ) 0]

i can help you whit teamviewer pm me

Edited July 26, 2012 by tiweb

[slushie298 1]

install steam and download it from your steam account

[vivithemage 1]

install steam and download it from your steam account

Is that the best/only way though? Just to run it as a server? I have to put it on a few servers. I thought STEAM didn't let you log into more then one box at a time?

i can help you whit teamviewer pm me

Thanks, but I should probably learn to do it myself :).

[Orcworm 18]

Could get it off steam on one then zip it up and host a link for your other boxes I guess, still a pain if you've got them dotted in different countries.

Edited July 26, 2012 by Orcworm

[vivithemage 1]

I could do that, but how would you keep arma 2 updated?

[Omnifox 2]

You keep it updated here:

arma2.com/beta-patch.php/

You can download the base files with your steam account, then never log in with the steam account again on that box.

[Lith 80]

Viv, I'm like you in the sense I've dealt mostly with HLDS type services. This mod is a little more "old school". It doesn't auto-update for you like hldsupdatetool. You will be manually updating files constantly. Which isn't a big deal. I'm sure the bigger hosting companies have scripts and such to do it for them.

[vivithemage 1]

I think i'll do that then .. just copy off my steam folder, the ARMA II and ARMA II ArrowHead folder, would that be all I need?

Also, how do you run more then one server on an ip/box exactly? I saw you can do that, but how?

[Lith 80]

I think i'll do that then .. just copy off my steam folder, the ARMA II and ARMA II ArrowHead folder, would that be all I need?

Also, how do you run more then one server on an ip/box exactly? I saw you can do that, but how?

Almost exactly the same as srcds. Just specify the ip/port in the command switches on whatever shortcut you're making. You'll see once you get all the files.

[vivithemage 1]

Awesome, is there a guide for adding commands? Do I need to copy the entire directory, make some modifications for the new server and then make the new shortcut?

Also, maybe you guys can answer this but it says :

1) Once download goto ARMA2 folder and copy Addons folder.

2) Go to your root Arma2 Operation Arrowhead folder and paste addon folder overwrite all files.

Does this mean take the addons folder from ARMA2 and put the addons folder into ARMA2OA?

OR am I to take the contents of addons in ARMA2 and paste them in the ARMA2OA folder directly replacing everything?

[Lith 80]

Addon contents from ARMA2 folder --> ARMA2OA folder.

Edited July 26, 2012 by Lith

[vivithemage 1]

okay, so everything from the arma2/addons goes into arma2oa root folder, gotcha.

Edited July 26, 2012 by vivithemage

[ryahn 112]

If you want some assistance I can do teamviewer to help you install everything or do a skype call with sharing screen

[vivithemage 1]

What is your skype?

[Necris (DayZ) 3]

I got the same "problem".

so is it really the best way to install steam on your server and download arma2:oa? (dont want to upload my client files... would tage ages ;))

if so... do you have to stay logged into steam if you want to host a dedicated server?

I found some arma2 standalone server downloads, but none was directly from BI nor included OA

would be great if someone could provide some info if the server works with steam or if there is a separate download.

greetz

Necris

Edit:

Read through http://dayzmod.com/f...re/page__st__20

Steam should work... I'll give it a try :)

Edit2:

Installed Steam on Server.

Downloaded ARMA2 and ARMA2:OA

Installed DayZ Server as provided by the email.

-> Server works fine

Edited July 27, 2012 by Necris

[vivithemage 1]

So I did the same, installed everything, but now I get addon 'dayz_anim' requires addon 'CA_Dubbing_Counterattack' ... looks like it loads fine though? I think I saw someone even join....but left right away.

What are the commands to update the beta to the latest version? Also, how can I check what version of ARMA II is installed?

How do I add a second server exactly? Someone mentioned it before, but I am not seeing a good way to do it, and adding a different port to come through as well?