{"id":556,"date":"2017-12-21T18:02:27","date_gmt":"2017-12-21T18:02:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/?p=556"},"modified":"2024-04-22T13:34:43","modified_gmt":"2024-04-22T09:34:43","slug":"11-things-to-know-about-dedicated-servers-and-gaming","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/11-things-to-know-about-dedicated-servers-and-gaming\/","title":{"rendered":"11 Things to Know About Dedicated Servers and Gaming"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 5<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span><p>Lag. Slow loading. Dropped games. Nothing is more frustrating than a game freezing up or losing connection at a pivotal moment. Imagine the frustration of hours invested in a fun, only to fail due to internet problems. Games take their games very seriously and losing data and rank when the internet glitches or someone else affects your network can be genuinely rage-inducing. This is why many gamers are looking at dedicated servers. This article will explain eleven things to know about dedicated servers and gaming.<\/p>\n<p>A dedicated server provides a reliable source of connection with bandwidth solely for your gaming needs. No interruptions. No lag. No connectivity problems. The dedicated server can be used as a place to enjoy your games with your friends or alone without interruption. It can also be used for others to join, and you can run a private server for a game.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69fac07147b8c\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69fac07147b8c\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/11-things-to-know-about-dedicated-servers-and-gaming\/#You_Must_Know_Your_Resource_Requirements\" >You Must Know Your Resource Requirements<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/11-things-to-know-about-dedicated-servers-and-gaming\/#Bandwidth_and_Memory_Matter_a_Great_Deal\" >Bandwidth and Memory Matter a Great Deal<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/11-things-to-know-about-dedicated-servers-and-gaming\/#Cheapest_Options_May_Not_Be_Best\" >Cheapest Options May Not Be Best<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/11-things-to-know-about-dedicated-servers-and-gaming\/#Dedicated_Customer_Service_Is_a_Must\" >Dedicated Customer Service Is a Must<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/11-things-to-know-about-dedicated-servers-and-gaming\/#Be_Mindful_of_Additional_Fees\" >Be Mindful of Additional Fees<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/11-things-to-know-about-dedicated-servers-and-gaming\/#Customer_Service_Hours_Should_Match_Yours\" >Customer Service Hours Should Match Yours<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/11-things-to-know-about-dedicated-servers-and-gaming\/#You_May_Be_Able_to_Monetize\" >You May Be Able to Monetize<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/11-things-to-know-about-dedicated-servers-and-gaming\/#Your_Game_Platform_May_Offer_Server_Software\" >Your Game Platform May Offer Server Software<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/11-things-to-know-about-dedicated-servers-and-gaming\/#Add_Anti-Cheating_Software\" >Add Anti-Cheating Software<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/11-things-to-know-about-dedicated-servers-and-gaming\/#Dont_Run_a_Server_at_Home\" >Don\u2019t Run a Server at Home<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/11-things-to-know-about-dedicated-servers-and-gaming\/#Research_Before_Buying\" >Research Before Buying<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"You_Must_Know_Your_Resource_Requirements\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #339966;\">You Must Know Your Resource Requirements<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_562\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-562\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-562\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.blog.temok.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/resource-requirements.png?resize=750%2C421&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Resource Requirements\" width=\"750\" height=\"421\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.temok.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/resource-requirements.png?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.temok.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/resource-requirements.png?resize=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-562\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Resource Requirements<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Modern computer games can be massive in their requirements. If your goal is to enjoy a private server without interruption or limitation, be sure to get a server big enough to do the job. Playing by yourself isn\u2019t likely to max out the capabilities of a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/dedicated-servers-usa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dedicated server<\/a>, but if you want to invite your friends to play with you, you can quickly exhaust your resources. Buy a big enough server.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bandwidth_and_Memory_Matter_a_Great_Deal\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #339966;\">Bandwidth and Memory Matter a Great Deal<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_563\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-563\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-563\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.blog.temok.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/bandwidth-and-memory.png?resize=750%2C386&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Bandwidth and Memory\" width=\"750\" height=\"386\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.temok.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/bandwidth-and-memory.png?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.temok.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/bandwidth-and-memory.png?resize=300%2C154&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-563\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bandwidth and Memory<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Bandwidth\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bandwidth<\/a> and memory make for a fast connection. Gaming needs very fast connections, so this is no place to skimp on bandwidth and memory. Of course, the more bandwidth you buy, the higher the price will be, however. While it\u2019s important to get enough bandwidth to run your games smoothly, you can easily overinvest as well and wind up paying for something you don\u2019t need.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cheapest_Options_May_Not_Be_Best\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #339966;\">Cheapest Options May Not Be Best<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_565\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-565\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-565\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.blog.temok.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/least-expensive-dedicated-servers.png?resize=750%2C475&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Least Expensive Dedicated Servers\" width=\"750\" height=\"475\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.temok.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/least-expensive-dedicated-servers.png?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.temok.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/least-expensive-dedicated-servers.png?resize=300%2C190&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-565\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Least Expensive Dedicated Servers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>You may feel a strong temptation to buy the least expensive option when it comes to dedicated servers. After all, a dedicated server is a dedicated server. This isn\u2019t the best attitude to have, however, when it comes to buying a service. The bare-bones options may not include the necessary connectivity or customer service that you need.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dedicated_Customer_Service_Is_a_Must\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #339966;\">Dedicated Customer Service Is a Must<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You spend a lot of money on a dedicated server. You sit down to play your games at last without any interruptions. But something goes wrong. So you call the customer service line and can\u2019t reach anyone. A dedicated server isn\u2019t much to work with if you don\u2019t also have a dedicated customer service line.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Be_Mindful_of_Additional_Fees\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #339966;\">Be Mindful of Additional Fees<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_567\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-567\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-567\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.blog.temok.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/additional-fees.png?resize=750%2C394&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Additional Fees\" width=\"750\" height=\"394\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.temok.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/additional-fees.png?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.temok.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/additional-fees.png?resize=300%2C158&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-567\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Additional Fees<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>There are many package server deals out there. You might be able to find everything that you need in a single package, but in most cases, the packages have more than you need or less. If you wind up adding extra features to your package deal, the price might rise exponentially.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Customer_Service_Hours_Should_Match_Yours\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #339966;\">Customer Service Hours Should Match Yours<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Unless you\u2019re gaming from the hours of 9 a.m. until 5 p.m., you don\u2019t want your customer service hours to be from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Most gamers are up late at night and when a problem arises, you need customer service right then. You don\u2019t want to wait until typical business hours to start solving your problem. Your customer service hours should match your need for customer service.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"You_May_Be_Able_to_Monetize\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #339966;\">You May Be Able to Monetize<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Once you get a handle on your dedicated server, you may be able to use your server as a means to make additional money. Others who are frustrated with the larger gaming servers may be willing to pay a small premium to enjoy your dedicated server with fewer slowdowns and drops. \u00a0Just be sure that the server you select is big enough in terms of bandwidth and memory to support all of your new friends and players.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Your_Game_Platform_May_Offer_Server_Software\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #339966;\">Your Game Platform May Offer Server Software<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Many of the largest games know that players often get their dedicated servers and they provide software accordingly. The game may have the software you need to download and set up a gaming server with minimal coding and effort on your part. \u00a0This may be an excellent way to start your dedicated server with minimal investment and research. If the game tells you what you need, it makes it much easier to make purchasing decisions.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Add_Anti-Cheating_Software\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #339966;\">Add Anti-Cheating Software<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you do wind up allowing others on your dedicated server, you will have the option to add anti-cheating software. This software will provide safeguards against potential cheaters and hackers who manipulate the code to their advantage. \u00a0Of course, if you are monetizing your server, protecting the server using anti-cheating software may be an expectation of your paying customers. If that is a consideration, you will factor it into your total costs as well.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dont_Run_a_Server_at_Home\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #339966;\">Don\u2019t Run a Server at Home<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_568\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-568\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-568\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.blog.temok.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/home-server.png?resize=750%2C500&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Home Server\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.temok.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/home-server.png?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.temok.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/home-server.png?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-568\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Home Server<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you decide a dedicated server is the way to go in terms of gaming, running a remote dedicated server is a far cry from building your server and running out of your home. Not only will you have the hassles of trying to keep your server functional and doing what you want it to do, but you may also wind up dealing with headaches with bandwidth and space as some smaller servers aren\u2019t equipped for serious gaming.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Research_Before_Buying\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #339966;\">Research Before Buying<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Finally, strongly consider doing plenty of research before committing to a server purchase. There are many companies and even more product choices out there. Packages and ala carte selections make pricing tricky to figure out, and you will need plenty of time to speak with representatives, do your research online, and read plenty of reviews before committing your time and your dollars to one company over another.<\/p>\n<p>A dedicated server makes gaming more secure and provides endless hours of fun and entertainment without fear of bandwidth caps and crashes. As you consider a dedicated server for gaming, you have options on how to use your server and who to use it with. Fortunately, you can ease into the server lifestyle for yourself first and then open up that server to others and possibly monetize down the road if you choose.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 5<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span>Lag. Slow loading. Dropped games. Nothing is more frustrating than a game freezing up or losing connection at a pivotal moment. Imagine the frustration of hours invested in a fun, only to fail due to internet problems. 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