So yeah more then 5 users asked for this and I hope this is a help for someone of you.
I got multiple requests over PM even users who offered me money for this, here you go for free!
Lets start!
Why would I bot with a server?
This is a good question. First reason for this is , you don't have to pay for electricity or damage your computer parts when running 24/7.
Second reason is , you can always control the doing. Its also possible with your home computer but that's what server are for
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Another reason is, when your setup is not powerful enough to run multiple instances of WoW & HB or you dont want to buy a computer with Windows or install Windows on your Mac as a virtual OS you can do it with a server.
What are important things I have to watch out for when buying a server / vps?
The most important thing is that your site has to have Windows as an install-able distribution.
For this topic I will use soyoustart.com , their prices are almost the best available on the net and they have all you need!
as you can see they have windows
kimsufi.com , a sister site of ovh / soyoustart says they have 60 OS's but no windows (they have but you cant install it)
Next important part is to look at the specs of the server , it should have at least this components:
All servers from soyoustart have it. So don't be afraid. Servers by them self does not come with graphic cards, but new servers with new processors have Intel Graphic.
There are server with graphic cards but they cost 80$+.
When your site do have Windows distribution and the required specs go on.
Install Windows Server on Soyoustart gameservers:
By default you can not install Windows server 2008+ on their servers, you have to add a Windows license.
Follow this steps to enable it.
You can enter any license key or google for some public MAK windows keys.
Then install Windows Server 2008 Standard x64.
Wait for the installer. When its done , login into your server. Download .Net Framework 4.5.2 + C++ VS 2008 until C++ VS 2013
For the graphic look here and install the right driver:
https://downloadcenter.intel.com/SearchResult.aspx?lang=&ProductID=3319&ProdId=3319
After that reboot your server.
When its online again go to Server manager, choose Features on the right side (sorry dont have pics anymore , mine is already on Windows Sever 2012 R2).
Add new feature choose Net Framework 3.5 and Desktop Experience . Install and reboot again.
Wait for it to get back online , install all available updates.
From here on your can either stay with Windows Server 2008 or upgrade to 2012 or 2012 R2.
2008 = 5 fps
2012 = 19 fps
2012 R2 = 30 fps
Download battle.net , install wow and have fun.
How to upgrade to Windows Server 20xx:
Download Windows Server 20xx iso from the net , and grab a valid license key (can all be found on the web).
Run the Installer exe
When it ask you how you want it to be done , choose "Upgrade System".
Now wait ~25min , the server will reboot and when its back again you will have a nice machine running.
Another way to increase FPS is
PS: English is not my native language and its 00:30 am as of writing sorry for any typos and misunderstadings
I started with a good mood but in the middle i lost it , because of that much writing
and some clients going on my nerves(in my own forum )
the result is much better then this crapy 5 fps with 2008
PS1:
I am using the server not only for WoW , it's used for uploading series on streamcloud. They pay me 50$ every 3 week , but i don't have to tell you how to make money , this is a game forum not how to get rich.
I got multiple requests over PM even users who offered me money for this, here you go for free!
Lets start!
Why would I bot with a server?
This is a good question. First reason for this is , you don't have to pay for electricity or damage your computer parts when running 24/7.
Second reason is , you can always control the doing. Its also possible with your home computer but that's what server are for
![Smile :) :)](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png)
Another reason is, when your setup is not powerful enough to run multiple instances of WoW & HB or you dont want to buy a computer with Windows or install Windows on your Mac as a virtual OS you can do it with a server.
What are important things I have to watch out for when buying a server / vps?
The most important thing is that your site has to have Windows as an install-able distribution.
For this topic I will use soyoustart.com , their prices are almost the best available on the net and they have all you need!
![VGRYn7a.png](http://i.imgur.com/VGRYn7a.png)
![lg95ZWe.png](http://i.imgur.com/lg95ZWe.png)
Next important part is to look at the specs of the server , it should have at least this components:
![vCj95W0.png](http://i.imgur.com/vCj95W0.png)
There are server with graphic cards but they cost 80$+.
When your site do have Windows distribution and the required specs go on.
Install Windows Server on Soyoustart gameservers:
By default you can not install Windows server 2008+ on their servers, you have to add a Windows license.
Follow this steps to enable it.
Go to licenses
Add a new one choose your server and choose Standard Edition
![9t0NF92.png](http://i.imgur.com/9t0NF92.png)
Add a new one choose your server and choose Standard Edition
![Z5OWZ8c.png](http://i.imgur.com/Z5OWZ8c.png)
Then install Windows Server 2008 Standard x64.
Wait for the installer. When its done , login into your server. Download .Net Framework 4.5.2 + C++ VS 2008 until C++ VS 2013
For the graphic look here and install the right driver:
https://downloadcenter.intel.com/SearchResult.aspx?lang=&ProductID=3319&ProdId=3319
After that reboot your server.
When its online again go to Server manager, choose Features on the right side (sorry dont have pics anymore , mine is already on Windows Sever 2012 R2).
Add new feature choose Net Framework 3.5 and Desktop Experience . Install and reboot again.
Wait for it to get back online , install all available updates.
From here on your can either stay with Windows Server 2008 or upgrade to 2012 or 2012 R2.
2008 = 5 fps
2012 = 19 fps
2012 R2 = 30 fps
Download battle.net , install wow and have fun.
How to upgrade to Windows Server 20xx:
Download Windows Server 20xx iso from the net , and grab a valid license key (can all be found on the web).
Run the Installer exe
![mprXegH.png](http://i.imgur.com/mprXegH.png)
Now wait ~25min , the server will reboot and when its back again you will have a nice machine running.
Another way to increase FPS is
![pPdu0lv.png](http://i.imgur.com/pPdu0lv.png)
PS: English is not my native language and its 00:30 am as of writing sorry for any typos and misunderstadings
I started with a good mood but in the middle i lost it , because of that much writing
![Frown :( :(](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f641.png)
the result is much better then this crapy 5 fps with 2008
![CLVZdNl.png](http://i.imgur.com/CLVZdNl.png)
PS1:
I am using the server not only for WoW , it's used for uploading series on streamcloud. They pay me 50$ every 3 week , but i don't have to tell you how to make money , this is a game forum not how to get rich.
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