We use symlinking to run a bunch of servers off of the same files. It works like a charm and allows every instance to have it's own config and log directories no problem. This should work on Windows aswell.
Just as a heads-up: SourceMod needs it's own copy for every server you are running (if you're planning to use it). Otherwise horrible things will happen :) On Thu, Aug 2, 2012 at 10:31 AM, Steven Hartland <[email protected]>wrote: > ----- Original Message ----- From: "PAL-18" <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Thursday, August 02, 2012 9:20 AM > Subject: [hlds] Multiple Servers From Same SRCDS Installation = Bad? > > > > I've read this on lots of forums but no one seems to have any concrete >> reason why this is bad: >> >> Is it true that running multiple servers from the same SRCDS installation >> is bad? Does it cause stability problems? Performance problems? Lag? File >> corruption? >> > > No, you need to ensure that things are configured properly but you won't > get > any stabilty problems. > > Performance should actually be better as it makes better use of filesystem > cache > and dll cache in the OS. > > We use this to run hundreds of servers. > > The only issue we have are:- > 1. demo's don't allow you specify a location to save them > 2. configs need prefixing manually unlike other games which have a "base > path" > command line option which makes everything very easy. > > We've raised these enhancements a few times here before as it would things > so much easier if they where added :) > > Regards > Steve > > ==============================**================== > This e.mail is private and confidential between Multiplay (UK) Ltd. and > the person or entity to whom it is addressed. In the event of misdirection, > the recipient is prohibited from using, copying, printing or otherwise > disseminating it or any information contained in it. > In the event of misdirection, illegible or incomplete transmission please > telephone +44 845 868 1337 > or return the E.mail to [email protected]. > > > > ______________________________**_________________ > To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, > please visit: > https://list.valvesoftware.**com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/**hlds<https://list.valvesoftware.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/hlds> >
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