Nexuiz Server Toolz and servers.nn

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The last few days I've really pushed myself to finish the development of [url=http://github.com/z/nst]Nexuiz Server Toolz (NST)[/url] a.k.a. nexst. I've added an extensive amount of information in the [url=http://wiki.github.com/z/nst]NST Wiki[/url] and have completed the essential functions I considered to be involved in the scope of this project. Those of you using the [url=http://www.optimalclan.com/notes/nst/]old pre-release of NST[/url] will be amazed at the level of organization the new version offers. Which again, is detailed in the Wiki.

I'm currently in the process of migrating the [url=http://servers.nexuizninjaz.com]Nexuiz Ninjaz Serverz[/url] to this new beta release for live testing. The level of organization should decrease the server load in a few ways. RAM usage will be decreased because servers are no longer loading all of the same packages, files and configs ONLY the ones the server requires. CPU usage will decrease because the latest SVN has moved some effects client-side which will also decrease net transfer (not that that's a big issue).

Speaking of performance... I have some insight on why the servers were getting lag spikes the past few weeks. The graph below shows the RAM usage for the past month. There was a bad leak that caused it to go up to full capacity and beyond. We were using 2gb's on the swap. On our server, we have 2gb dedicated ram, anything above that is shared and considered burstable.

[img]http://pics.nexuizninjaz.com/files/flhnx1egm7uwepboabvl.png[/img]

After a restart we lie a above 2gbs with 6 servers online. I expect the servers to run below 2gb's at all times with the new version of NST.

NST 0.99 Beta is currently installing and I'll be working to migrate as silently as possible.

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Quick update -- CTF Veterans is now running revision 5710. I have to recompile Nexuiz with some changes, most notably flag times and removal of the auto-taunts. Until I get around to that, the servers will be in limbo but feel free to check out the new features on the CTF veterans server.

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Upgrade complete -- all servers are now running svn r5710

[SoldierX]

Thank you for NST Z!! I have been using the old release of NST for almost 2 months now, and it really streamlines things. I cant wait to try the new release! :D[hr]
How can I patch my 2.4.2 server to svn tho?

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Don't bother patching, NST (currently) installs from SVN, let it do the work for you. Download the tarball from [url]http://github.com/z/nst[/url] and follow the [url=http://wiki.github.com/z/nst/quick-start-guide]Quick Start Guide[/url].

This is a beta release, I've filled the basic project requirements of my extended scope. However, some things can still be fine tuned. The highlights of this version are the folder hierarchy which allows for separate and global files per server, the 'nexst' alias in your bashrc and a new plugin system which supports multiple plugin files.

Familiarize yourself with the wiki, there are MANY included tools and tricks. The theory behind this version of NST is much more intense than it's predecessor.

Support for 2.4.2 is officially dropped due to changes in the Nexuiz SVN folder hierarchy and some other minor things... it's just not worth supporting as I see 2.4 as more of a segway release.


I'm glad you enjoy using NST, I've tried to make it as painless as possible. The more I admin, the more features I realize need to be added, this is what the plugin system is for though :).

[meganjo]

Thanx for sharing...

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