Gameserver

Games Server (german game server ) are specially equipped for multi-player game servers. Players can connect with them to play together. You manage the game data and synchronize the actions of players against each other. Game server are both on the Internet to bring together different players in the world, as well as locally at LAN parties, especially if no sufficiently fast connection to the Internet, are used.

A special case are so-called massive multiplayer online games: In their entire virtual worlds around the clock on many interconnected servers are distributed simulated, where thousands of players are constantly connected. The operation of these servers usually sole responsibility of the manufacturer or company entrusted with the task.

Business Model

Most game servers are operated in large, specially designed data centers and can be rented for monthly fees. Depending on the type of offer, you can choose from product packages which may have additional limitations ( maximum number of players, protected access, ...) or get a full access to a preconfigured dedicated server for your exclusive use.

Depending on the multiplayer game, each producer shall also even those servers willing to guarantee free games for everyone who bought the game. Some of the manufacturers even keep the sole of the game server before, for example, to ensure that the server can only be used by buyers of the game and not appropriate modifications circumvent a copy protection check - or to be able to provide a monthly fee to skim from the players.

Administration

Most providers of game servers provide customers with a Web interface, via which the server can be administered. This is usually proprietary and not for sale. Alternatively, there are few commercial solutions, such as Game Create ( which can be used for free with restrictions as well) or FLOSS alternatives such jGameAdmin.