Server Management

Proper server management is crucial for maintaining a stable and enjoyable gaming experience. This guide covers essential practices for managing your CitizenFX server.

Regular maintenance and monitoring are essential for server stability and security.

For more detailed information about specific aspects of server management, refer to the relevant sections in the documentation.

Server Setup

1. Hardware Requirements

CPU: Minimum 4 cores, recommended 8+ cores
RAM: Minimum 8GB, recommended 16GB+
Storage: SSD recommended for better performance
Network: Stable connection with sufficient bandwidth

2. Initial Configuration

# Example server.cfg
endpoint_add_tcp "0.0.0.0:30120"
endpoint_add_udp "0.0.0.0:30120"
sets tags "default"
sets locale "root-AQ"
sets steam_webApiKey "YOUR_KEY"

Resource Management

1. Resource Organization

Group related resources in folders
Use clear naming conventions
Maintain proper dependencies
Document resource requirements

2. Resource Loading

-- Example resource manifest
fx_version 'cerulean'
game 'gta5'
 
author 'Your Name'
description 'Resource Description'
version '1.0.0'
 
shared_scripts {
    'config.lua',
    'shared/*.lua'
}
 
server_scripts {
    'server/*.lua'
}
 
client_scripts {
    'client/*.lua'
}

Performance Optimization

1. Server Configuration

Optimize server.cfg settings
Monitor resource usage
Implement proper caching
Use appropriate thread counts

2. Resource Optimization

-- Example of optimized resource loading
AddEventHandler('onResourceStart', function(resourceName)
    if GetCurrentResourceName() ~= resourceName then return end
    
    -- Initialize with proper error handling
    local success, error = pcall(InitializeResource)
    if not success then
        print('Failed to initialize resource:', error)
        return
    end
end)

Security Practices

1. Access Control

Implement proper admin system
Use secure authentication
Monitor admin actions
Regular security audits

2. Data Protection

-- Example of secure data handling
local function SavePlayerData(playerId, data)
    -- Validate data
    if not IsValidPlayer(playerId) then return false end
    
    -- Encrypt sensitive data
    local encryptedData = EncryptData(data)
    
    -- Save with proper error handling
    local success = SaveToDatabase(playerId, encryptedData)
    return success
end

Maintenance

1. Regular Tasks

Monitor server logs
Check resource updates
Backup server data
Review performance metrics

2. Backup Strategy

# Example backup script
#!/bin/bash
DATE=$(date +%Y-%m-%d)
BACKUP_DIR="/backups/$DATE"
 
mkdir -p $BACKUP_DIR
cp -r /server/resources $BACKUP_DIR/
cp /server/server.cfg $BACKUP_DIR/

Monitoring and Logging

1. Server Monitoring

Use monitoring tools
Set up alerts
Track performance metrics
Monitor player counts

2. Logging Implementation

-- Example logging function
function LogServerEvent(event, data)
    local timestamp = os.date('%Y-%m-%d %H:%M:%S')
    local logEntry = string.format('[%s] %s: %s', timestamp, event, json.encode(data))
    
    -- Write to log file
    local logFile = io.open('server.log', 'a')
    if logFile then
        logFile:write(logEntry .. '\n')
        logFile:close()
    end
end

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