Home and battlefield 2 server, help needed

[w311zy]

Hi guys, never done a server before, but I just want it for bf2 hosting my own server and for films and music.

Spec is :

e2140
gigabyte ds3
2gb ram
8600gts
2tb storage for now


I don't know how to even set up a server and how I host my own bf2 server.

Any help would be great

 

[w311zy]

You just need to download and install the dedicated server application. Then it will come with manuals on how to configure it. All you need to do is make sure it's reachable network wise, i.e firewall settings.

File sharing depends on what operating system you put on it. I'd assume you'd go with XP or WHS. But you could go the linux route but I'd not advise that for beginners.

As for the spec, it looks fine.

So when I install windows server I just download the dedicated server patch for my server and that will work fine on windows server ? And on my gaming rig just make sure i have the game installed and up to date ?

Will I need antivirus for the server ?

Thanks

 

[w311zy]

How can i get it ranked

 

[w311zy]

So it's not looking good then guys

 

[w311zy]

Thanks a lot guys you been a big help