i know there are lots of server admin sites out there but they all seem to be quiet technical is there one that is easy to follow and to save me wasting time what sort of connection is required to run a basic server

I will post a few sites where I found a great of the info I used. I judt don't have the time to do it this sec. Minimum connection in my opinion should be DSL 500kbs up and down. More on this later!

herm i have 576 download & 288 upload

Thes speeds sound plenty good enough for me. I think it is the up number that matters the most and from the sound of yours, you should be able to handle 6-8 players according to the numbers I calculate from.

I'm sorry to say it but either I've lost the site that I learned so much from or they changed it so much I don't know if it is the one but it doesn't offer the tutorial links it had before and appears to be totally inactive now. I can't you help you further like that. If I ever finish my manual I think it might be a big help. I'll let you know as I get close.

Go ahead Herm, just post your manual up on the website. Have Max or N6 just publish it on the main site. Don't make it perfect -- it is functional and great as it is.

Your personal kiss-ass,

Mahatma

I have barely even started the dedicated server section just yet. Luckily the part I've done (Installing and tweaking) is the biggest part of it and will be the most useful part to people. Nameless is proof-reading it now and testing it from top to bottom. He will tell me what I need to change or fix and then I'll post what I have. I'll dedicate the next couple of days towards the server part of it and get it out soon.