I want to host my own server, but I would like to know what I should know?

  • erebion@lemmy.sdf.org
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    8 months ago
    • user names cannot be changed
    • never delete your database, have backups, all the state is in there, if you lose your DB, you essentially have to set up a new server: Your server will say you are not in a room while others say you are, so you cannot join. Always keep your DB backed up.
  • smileyhead@discuss.tchncs.de
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    9 months ago
    • How to make your computer publicly routable on the Internet (open firewall or forward port)
    • Basics of Linux administrating and terminal
    • Basics how to register domain name and point it dynamically or statically to the machine