Optimizing a server

[imported_Bouncer]

As many of know, there are lots of commands that are defaulted to either (1) or (0). Commands such as netoptimize, which set to 0 make the server run betterr...etc. Anyone aware of particular commands that help optimize a game server.

[Tighten]

maxrate = server side; improper setting will choke server.

snaps, maxfps and rate = client side will all increase or decrease playability on-line if set improperly.

[imported_BipolarChucker]

If running a Windows Server it's all a matter of shutting down unnecessary services and processes to free up as much memory and processor time as possible.

I wouldn't suggest running IIS, DNS, AD, DHCP, WINS, VNC, AV on a gaming server since they use too much memory/processor time. VNC is usually necessary to admin the server tho. http://www.realvnc.com/ <- Works a charm!

I find that set sv_maxRate "15000" is good and perfectly adequate for most clients to maintain a steady ping. 20000 would obviously be better but most likely unnecessary.

[Tighten]

True- VNC and PcAnytwhere will take up resources.