Minecraft server

[Ryan111]

What is the general rule for minecraft server hosting?

I want to use my current file/back-up server to host a minecraft server for a group of mates.

Its specs are

E2160 - 2x1.8Ghz
6GB DDR2 800mhz
4x1.5TB HDD (Raid 10)

On virgin 50Mbit, with 5Mbit upload.

Roughly, how many can I host to without it being laggy?

Cheers

 

[Ryan111]

Hopefully it will be for about 15-20 players. I'm hoping 6GB Ram will be enough

 

[Ryan111]

Depends on your system resources obviously but..

I *think* the biggest variable for RAM usage is how big the map gets, some people like to run for miles and miles.. the further the map extends the more RAM and resources the server will need.

I'm not sure how to do this but i know there is a way to pre-render terrain, so you can say for example.. pre-generate the map at say 20000x20000 in size. That way, when players are on your server and exploring most of the work will already have been done, taking the load off your CPU and giving you an idea of RAM usage.

That sounds promising, that could be a good thing to do. Thanks