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 ==See Also==
 ===Customizing Your Server===
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 *[[Basic_Server_Customizations|Basic Server Customizations]]
 *[[Advanced_Server_Customizations|Advanced Server Customizations]]
 ==References==

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 '''Stand-Alone Dedicated Server'''
-This type of [[How_to_make_a_server#What is a server?|server]] is intended for advanced users who intend to run the dedicated server software to host internet games. Stand-Alone Dedicated Servers offer the best performance and configuration options, however, you must use a console interface to manage the server.
+This type of [[How_to_make_a_server#What is a server?|server]] is intended for advanced users who intend to run the dedicated server software to host internet games. Stand-Alone Dedicated Servers offer the best performance and configuration options, however, you must use a console interface to manage the server. Also check out [[How to install a SRCDS]].
 '''Linux Dedicated Server'''

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 [http://www.hlsw.org/ HLSW Gameserver Tool]
-Note(s):
+[[Image:Note.png]] '''Note(s):'''
 '''A)''' Download and use the “Official Download” for the most stable version.
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 If they are not willing to do this you will need to use one of the [[How_to_make_a_server#FTP - File Transfer Protocol Program| FTP Programs]] above and extract the [[Downloads| Latest Version]] of Fortress Forever to your Half Life 2 Based Server.
-Note(s):
+[[Image:Note.png]] '''Note(s):'''
 '''A)''' You must be running a Half Life 2 based server for Fortress Forever to run.
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 When you click on the link you will get a message asking if you want to launch an associated program which you will need to accept in order for the link to automatically launch the Team Speak program and put you in the [AE] clan’s communication server.
-Note(s):
+[[Image:Note.png]] '''Note(s):'''
 '''A)''' Once you enter the server if someone doesn’t join the channel and make contact you with you within 3-5 minutes click on an [AE] player’s name that is in another channel and send them a text message requesting assistance.

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		+	[[Category:Tutorials]]
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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	===What is a server?===		===What is a server?===

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 There are 4 types of servers to choose from:
-====Listen Server====
+'''Listen Server'''
 This type of [[How_to_make_a_server#What is a server?|server]] may be started in-game by selecting the Create Server option. Listen Servers are ideal for small LAN games (this type of server is not intended to be used as a public server).
-====Steam Dedicated Server====
+'''Steam Dedicated Server'''
 This type of [[How_to_make_a_server#What is a server?|server]] may be started through [http://www.steampowered.com/v/index.php Steam] by selecting a server application to run under the Tools tab. Steam Dedicated Servers require more system resources than the [[How_to_make_a_server#Stand-Alone Dedicated Server|Stand-Alone Dedicated Server]] and cannot be started automatically when your computer is booted up.
-====Stand-Alone Dedicated Server ====
+'''Stand-Alone Dedicated Server'''
 This type of [[How_to_make_a_server#What is a server?|server]] is intended for advanced users who intend to run the dedicated server software to host internet games. Stand-Alone Dedicated Servers offer the best performance and configuration options, however, you must use a console interface to manage the server.
-====Linux Dedicated Server====
+'''Linux Dedicated Server'''
 The Linux Dedicated Server is a variant of the [[How_to_make_a_server#Stand-Alone Dedicated Server|Stand-Alone Dedicated Server]] designed to run on Linux.
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 Listed below are the programs that are recommended you have installed and are somewhat familiar with before you start putting together your server.
-====FTP - File Transfer Protocol Program====
+'''FTP - File Transfer Protocol Program'''
 In order to upload your server’s files from your computer to the remote server that runs your ff server and vise versa you must have an FTP or File Transfer Protocol Program. Many hosting companies offer file access through your browser and it is useful for a quick update if you are not on your primary computer. However, an actual FTP client is much more stable and faster to use.
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 [http://winscp.net/eng/index.php WinSCP]
-====Compression Utility Program====
+'''Compression Utility Program'''
 In order to conserve hard drive space, extract compressed files (of various formats) and to create .bz2 files if you utilize the [[How_to_make_a_server#Creating a Fast Downloads Server|fast download feature]] for your web site you need to have a compression utility program.
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 [http://www.7-zip.org/ 7-zip]
-====Server Management Program====
+'''Server Management Program'''
 In order to manage your server, test configuration variables and check on it’s status one must have a server management program.
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 [http://www.hlsw.org/ HLSW Gameserver Tool]
-=====Note(s):=====
+Note(s):
 '''A)''' Download and use the “Official Download” for the most stable version.
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 If they are not willing to do this you will need to use one of the [[How_to_make_a_server#FTP - File Transfer Protocol Program| FTP Programs]] above and extract the [[Downloads| Latest Version]] of Fortress Forever to your Half Life 2 Based Server.
-====Note(s):====
+Note(s):
 '''A)''' You must be running a Half Life 2 based server for Fortress Forever to run.
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 Altough we have tried our hardest to be as detailed and helpful as possible, we all know that there is no way we can possibly answer all your questions. So if you feel your in need of some major help, please feel free to contact someon via the portals below:
-===[AE] on TeamSpeak===
+'''[AE] on TeamSpeak'''
 The [[AssEater_Clan|<nowiki>[AE]</nowiki>Clan]] has offered and setup an outlet to give people assistance with setting up their server using the voice communication program Team Speak. To utilize this resource you must have the program installed. The program is completely free and user friendly, not to mention easy to use. It can be downloaded from: [http://www.goteamspeak.com The Teamspeak Web-Site]
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 When you click on the link you will get a message asking if you want to launch an associated program which you will need to accept in order for the link to automatically launch the Team Speak program and put you in the [AE] clan’s communication server.
-====Note(s):====
+Note(s):
 '''A)''' Once you enter the server if someone doesn’t join the channel and make contact you with you within 3-5 minutes click on an [AE] player’s name that is in another channel and send them a text message requesting assistance.
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 '''B)''' Please be patient while waiting for someone to assist you as they may have to stop playing FF and then join you in the channel to provide you assistance.
-===IRC===
+'''IRC'''
 '''See discussion page'''
-===Email===
+'''Email'''
 If you can not find what your looking for please feel free to email us at <tt>FortressForeverHelp@gmail.com</tt> and we will assist you the best we can.

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	[[How_to_make_a_server#Configuring Your Server\|Configuring Your Server:]] [http://support.steampowered.com/cgi-bin/steampowered.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=140&p_created=1093311485&p_sid=Gs2APcWi&p_lva=&p_sp=cF9zcmNoPTEmcF9zb3J0X2J5PSZwX2dyaWRzb3J0PSZwX3Jvd19jbnQ9MTEmcF9wcm9kcz0mcF9jYXRzPSZwX3B2PSZwX2N2PSZwX3NlYXJjaF90eXBlPWFuc3dlcnMuc2VhcmNoX25sJnBfcGFnZT0xJnBfc2VhcmNoX3RleHQ9RmFzdCBETA**&p_li=&p_topview=1 www.steampowered.com]		[[How_to_make_a_server#Configuring Your Server\|Configuring Your Server:]] [http://support.steampowered.com/cgi-bin/steampowered.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=140&p_created=1093311485&p_sid=Gs2APcWi&p_lva=&p_sp=cF9zcmNoPTEmcF9zb3J0X2J5PSZwX2dyaWRzb3J0PSZwX3Jvd19jbnQ9MTEmcF9wcm9kcz0mcF9jYXRzPSZwX3B2PSZwX2N2PSZwX3NlYXJjaF90eXBlPWFuc3dlcnMuc2VhcmNoX25sJnBfcGFnZT0xJnBfc2VhcmNoX3RleHQ9RmFzdCBETA**&p_li=&p_topview=1 www.steampowered.com]

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	[[How_to_make_a_server#Configuring Your Server\|Configuring Your Server:]] [http://support.steampowered.com/cgi-bin/steampowered.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=140&p_created=1093311485&p_sid=Gs2APcWi&p_lva=&p_sp=cF9zcmNoPTEmcF9zb3J0X2J5PSZwX2dyaWRzb3J0PSZwX3Jvd19jbnQ9MTEmcF9wcm9kcz0mcF9jYXRzPSZwX3B2PSZwX2N2PSZwX3NlYXJjaF90eXBlPWFuc3dlcnMuc2VhcmNoX25sJnBfcGFnZT0xJnBfc2VhcmNoX3RleHQ9RmFzdCBETA**&p_li=&p_topview=1 www.steampowered.com]		[[How_to_make_a_server#Configuring Your Server\|Configuring Your Server:]] [http://support.steampowered.com/cgi-bin/steampowered.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=140&p_created=1093311485&p_sid=Gs2APcWi&p_lva=&p_sp=cF9zcmNoPTEmcF9zb3J0X2J5PSZwX2dyaWRzb3J0PSZwX3Jvd19jbnQ9MTEmcF9wcm9kcz0mcF9jYXRzPSZwX3B2PSZwX2N2PSZwX3NlYXJjaF90eXBlPWFuc3dlcnMuc2VhcmNoX25sJnBfcGFnZT0xJnBfc2VhcmNoX3RleHQ9RmFzdCBETA**&p_li=&p_topview=1 www.steampowered.com]
		+
		+	[Category:Tutorials]

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 ===Installing the Mod===
-Most game server companies are willing to DL and install mods for you so give them the the Link for the [[Downloads| Downloads Section]]
+Most game server companies are willing to download and install mods for you so give them the link for the [[Downloads| Downloads Section]] and ask them to download and install the latest release for you.
 If they are not willing to do this you will need to use one of the [[How_to_make_a_server#FTP - File Transfer Protocol Program| FTP Programs]] above and extract the [[Downloads| Latest Version]] of Fortress Forever to your Half Life 2 Based Server.
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 ====Note(s):====
-'''A)''' You must be running a Half Life 2 Based server for Fortress Forever to run.
+'''A)''' You must be running a Half Life 2 based server for Fortress Forever to run.
 '''B)''' You may need to create a new FortressForever file in your server's core files. You will need to consult your server company for suggestions on how to do this.

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-Here all you get is a couple links. If you have problems installing the plugin,
+There are several plugins available to you as a server owner that you may or may not want to upload onto your server. Some of the most common plugins are Admin Plugins. These are plugins (or additions) that you can upload to your server to help you moderate and control the content and activity on your server.
-(it isn't FF related) it is plugin related please ask the maker of the plugin for assistance.
 [http://www.sourcemod.net/ sourcemod]
 [http://www.mani-admin-plugin.com/ mani-admin-plugin]
 ====Creating a Fast Downloads Server====