DCS Server Control

[Mr_sukebe]

Just ran up a server on my PC as a test. Used just over 4GB of ram. Awesome.

Going to try running it on our laptop, to see how that works out.

[xvx45]

@Falcon @Nikola

 

You "can" but it is forbidden...

Regarding the second post, they are considiring free usage of map on norender mode. Atm you need to buy it

[X-man]

Ive been testing some with our server and it's certainly promising. I'm also interested in changing the "player" name of the server. Or remove that ghost completely...

 

Thanks

[JLX]

A dedicated server at last? FANTASTIC! Just did a quick test and it seemed to work easily without issue.

 

Although I haven't spent much time with it yet, the web interface looks really slick.

 

1. What is needed to run a dedicated server?

Dedicated server is not a standalone software, it's one of DCS start option. To run a server, a (separate) DCS base install is needed with all terrains (you wish to host) purchased and installed. We are considering possibilities for running terrains without purchase them in --norender mode.

 

The real usefulness of this will be if/when all terrains can be used without purchase in --norender mode.

 

I'm sure the existing server owners who have already paid for a 2nd copy of the terrains will welcome this with open arms. But, for little guys like myself who just host private sessions for buddies every couple of weeks, it'll take no-additional-cost server terrains for me to take advantage of a dedicated server and set one up. Hope this comes sooner than later.

 

Regardless, well done ED! We've been waiting a long time and it's great to see this coming to fruition.

[SolUniverse]

Well trying to get mine running but when I launch server and goto the webpage i cannot see any of my missions that are in the mission list nor can i add or import any..

[astazou]

Can we use same ED account for 2 differents computers? (behind the same IP address of course)

- one for the server

- one for me (the player)

 

To know if I can host maps I already paied with my ED account. I don't want to risk to be detected as "sharing account". :)

 

thx for the work guys!

[do_ob]

We just use a dedicated machine with a full client that has render turned off and all our admins access the machine remotely + SLmod.

 

Need to test and see if the CPU thread and RAM req. would be lower. Otherwise I don't see any point in this at this current time.

[Mr_sukebe]

First genuine test.

 

This comparing running a mission yesterday and hosting on my PC, against my i7 laptop with 8GB of ram now hosting the same mission and my PC now logging onto it.

Yesterday, my PC was using a total of 20GB of ram, but that also include guff like Teamspeak. Today, I'm using 7GB LESS RAM to run the same mission on my PC.

The laptop seems to be very happily running the mission server, using just 3GB of RAM.

 

So somehow, running the server separately has resulted in a total RAM usage split across the two units as being lower.

It's also freed up CPU cycles on my PC (which was CLEARLY bottlenecked), such that my GPU is now being maxed out. Have just dropped my PD level to try to the GPU bottleneck.

 

In short, damn good result. Sure, it's early days and only a brief test. But certainly looking good so far.

 

My thanks ED.

[IRRE_Biluf]

How do you autostart the first mission in the queue when the server is launched ?

with dcs --norender --server it only launch the server but it is not running anything unless you told you so in the webgui.

Edited March 1, 2019 by Carlton2001

[xvx45]

How do you autostart the first mission in the queue when the server is launched ?

with dcs --norender --server it only lauch the server but it is not running anything unless you told you so in the webgui.

 

Second reply from this topic...

runs DCS in ‘server’ mode where the simulator is started as a server with the first mission in list ["missionList"] (see ‘Saved Games\<DCS>\Config\serverSettings.lua’)

[IRRE_Biluf]

But it doesn't

[SolUniverse]

But it doesn't

 

same.. my missions are in the serverSettings.lua but it wont show them when i run the Dedicated server. nor will it start.

[Maverick87Shaka]

same.. my missions are in the serverSettings.lua but it wont show them when i run the Dedicated server. nor will it start.

 

You will not see anything on server side when it's running like -server

 

This is how the Dedicated Server appear:

 

 

Now that you have your server running, on the same machine, browse the file where you have DCS installed, under the folder WebGUI and open index.html with your favorite browser, like Chrome.

 

Now confirm your Web Port and use the Web console to manage your server.

 

[xvx45]

same.. my missions are in the serverSettings.lua but it wont show them when i run the Dedicated server. nor will it start.

 

Maybe a typo problem.

Path must have doubled backslash like "C:\\folder\\where\\mission\\is.miz"

 

Auto start here. Sure you don't start the server paused ?

[USSR_Rik]

In case of you can't see running server check it first of all in --server mode - it start server directly with GUI and you can see running mission.

 

Then try to get access by local control option - in this case you don't need to open HTTP control port.

 

Then try to connect via remote control (don't forget to login DCS site under the same account as server).

[xvx45]

Do not forget "resume on load" option ! (See attached)

[USSR_Rik]

Please clarify this a bit .. in anticipation of the Dedicated Server release, I purchased the terrains ... but they were not available to purchase on my current DCS account (as I already owned them) ... so, I created a different account for use with my dedicated Server.

 

So, how can I control my Server if it uses a different ED account? I dont get it :(

Run server under your second ('server') account. Login in browser into this account and control this server. Run DCS on client's PC, login in DCS under your first (players) account, connect and play. I make this every day - I also have second separate account for server PC and can play and control it on the same computer (logged in DCS as 'USSR_Rik' and logged in browser as '********').
Edited March 1, 2019 by USSR_Rik

[Haithabu84]

Why i cant connect to , maybe localhost:12345, per browser?

 

 

I have created an autoexec.cfg under C:\Users\<Name>\Saved Games\DCS.openbeta and insert "webgui_port = 12345", but i become an Error in Browser:

405 Method Not Allowed

 

Whats wrong?

[Gizzy]

Spent some time with the new DCS server.

 

 

• Certainly dramatically reduces server load and works well.
  
• My install of SLMOD was incompatible.
  
• WebGUI was good, easy and quick both local host or remotely initiated.
  
• Access to a remote server site will still be required to upload missions so at least TeamViewer or similar will be required. If TV or other desktop sharing solution is used then of course the local host web gui is available.
  

I think overall its great! Thanks ED - NOW WHERE ARE THE PROMISED NEW HELOs - ha ha ha :):):)

[Rudel_chw]

Run server under your second ('server') account. Login in browser into this account and control this server. Run DCS on client's PC, login in DCS under your first (players) account, connect and play. I make this every day - I also have second separate account for server PC and can play and control it on the same computer (logged in DCS as 'USSR_Rik' and logged in browser as '********').

 

 

 

Thank you ... I've got it now :)

Cheers

[Auntystatic]

is there a idiots how to? because I have no idea where to put --norender --serve, looking at the first 2 posts I got the impression it went in serversettigs.lua but they are just comments in there, then I thought they ere switches on the dcs desktop icon but that won't save, I see talk of a command line so do I need to go into windows command prompt or how do I get to the command line, I'm lost.

[TheBamse]

First impressions:

 

The Good:

 

• Uses a lot less resources so far. Using the same mission (completely untouched between patches) prior to patch running the good ol' "server" it was using, at mission start, about 7-8GB RAM and 12.5% CPU (one full core for atleast 10 minutes before settling).
  After patch: just over 2GB RAM and 0.5% CPU
  
• WebGui is very nice. I like the dark theme and easy to navigate plus live logs is god mode. Cudoz to whoever added that function.
  

The Bad:

 

• Security.
  I'm not very fond at all of having full file and folder browsing access over the internet where ED's account manager being the only security layer. In my eyes, I'd go so far to say it's a complete no-go. Easily fixed by closing down TCP 8088 for public access and using the local method of accessing the WebGui, of course but ppl less tech savvy might not reflect when a guide says something in the lines of "open 8088 for it to work". Some kind of additional private credential check is a must for public access for me.
  
• Presentation, in-server.
  It took me a good while before realizing the server was started. I just assumed the client (okok, dedicated server ;D) had froze and I restarted it several times before realizing it was actually the way it was supposed to be. A black screen saying "server loading" or "server started" would be something to aim for perhaps.
  

A step in the right direction for sure, please keep it up and drive this thing all the way home! :)

Overall: Good job ED!

[Roth]

is there a idiots how to? because I have no idea where to put --norender --serve, looking at the first 2 posts I got the impression it went in serversettigs.lua but they are just comments in there, then I thought they ere switches on the dcs desktop icon but that won't save, I see talk of a command line so do I need to go into windows command prompt or how do I get to the command line, I'm lost.

 

 

Just right click on the dcs.exe file and send to desktop then edit that shortcut as below

..........Beta\bin\DCS.exe" --server --norender

[Rudel_chw]

is there a idiots how to? because I have no idea where to put --norender --server ...

 

You just need to make a Windows Shortcut for DCS.exe with the proper parameters, it should look like this:

 

 

I'm using these parameters:

 

"C:\Program Files\Eagle Dynamics\DCS World OpenBeta\bin\DCS.exe" --server --norender --force_disable_VR -w DCS-Chile

 

The -w will be the name of the Server

 

You can also create a shortcut for the Control Panel, like this:

 

 

The full command line is: "C:\Program Files\Eagle Dynamics\DCS World OpenBeta\WebGUI\index.html"

 

Best regards

Edited March 1, 2019 by Rudel_chw

[USSR_Rik]

Why i cant connect to , maybe localhost:12345, per browser?

Digits 12345 - just an example, you should set desired port number (if you really want to change default)