Friend aims to host a large Minecraft server with many players on Xserve 2009.
Friend aims to host a large Minecraft server with many players on Xserve 2009.
Hey everyone. I'm switching to a self-hosted solution for my Minecraft server. We're saving money by building our own box instead of using services like Creeperhost. He mentioned wanting an Apple Xserve 2009 and running Spigot with many plugins. I'm looking for an alternative approach to avoid Apple servers. Who's got the best advice here?
Need a quad-core Intel processor such as Xeon, i5 or i7 from 2011 onward if you intend to handle everything. You'll also require 12-16GB of RAM, an internet connection with roughly a 50 megabit upload and download speed.
You're curious about the player count expectations. It's worth noting that reaching 50-100 players isn't guaranteed, especially if you're aiming for a larger audience. Hosting a server can be challenging, and many people don't achieve that number right away. Building a community takes time and effort. If you're starting fresh, it might not be the most cost-effective approach until you see steady growth.
You're correct since the Apple server is from around 2009, modern hardware will definitely outperform older setups. (Of course, exceptions exist.) I recommend a Xeon E3 1231 V3 or similar Skylake/Haswell-E based on your budget. I don’t know your budget, but here’s a potential server idea—make sure it has more than 8GB RAM and consider VMware if you need several servers.