Hosting The Dark Mod - Revision history

Stgatilov: Revamped the whole article for tdm_installer and SVN-based missions downloader

2021-05-26T17:17:39Z

Revamped the whole article for tdm_installer and SVN-based missions downloader

Tels: fix spelling, add image

2012-11-10T13:13:48Z

fix spelling, add image

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	* A server with a fast connection, preferable with either unlimited traffic, or at least 1 Terabyte per month.		* A server with a fast connection, preferable with either unlimited traffic, or at least 1 Terabyte per month.
	* Space: <abbr title="2.2 Gbyte MOD plus 0.8 Gbyte differential update archives">'''3 GByte'''</abbr> for the mod itself, or '''2 Gbyte for the [[Fan Missions\|FMs]] (about '''5 GByte for both''')		* Space: <abbr title="2.2 Gbyte MOD plus 0.8 Gbyte differential update archives">'''3 GByte'''</abbr> for the mod itself, or <abbr title="At the moment about 1.5 Gbyte, but the FM archive is growing every month">'''2 Gbyte'''</abbr> for the [[Fan Missions\|FMs]] (about '''5 GByte for both''')
	* A way to give the TDM core team access to your server, preferable via FTP login. If that cannot be arranged, you need to be available when files need to be updated.		* A way to give the TDM core team access to your server, preferable via FTP login. If that cannot be arranged, you need to be available when files need to be updated.
	* The server must respond to individual file requests via HTTP with a "200 OK" and the content. Things like redirects (302, 307 etc.) as well as intermediate HTML pages (meta refresh), or FTP are currently not supported by the updater nor the in-game downloader.		* The server must respond to individual file requests via HTTP with a "200 OK" and the content. Things like redirects (302, 307 etc.) as well as intermediate HTML pages (meta refresh), or FTP are currently not supported by the updater nor the in-game downloader.

	=== Hosting the Mod ===		== Hosting the Mod ==

	The mod itself needs approximately ~~2.5~~ Gbyte space. It is possible to host only parts of it by deleting the biggest files. This however causes the updater to hit files needlessly, so if possible, the entire mod should be hosted.		The mod itself needs approximately '''3 Gbyte''' space. It is possible to host only parts of it by deleting the biggest files. This however causes the updater to hit files needlessly, so if possible, the entire mod should be hosted.

	Here is a list of files and their MD5 sums that you need: [[TDM filelist]]		Here is a list of files and their MD5 sums that you need: [[TDM filelist]]
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	If you look for a fast way to mirror the entire mod or the FMs onto your server, you can use this [http://swift-mazes.com/mirrors/tdm/release/mirror_tdm.pl.txt Perl script]. Adjust the Path and maybe the mirror list (remove your own host!) at the top and run it on your server.		If you look for a fast way to mirror the entire mod or the FMs onto your server, you can use this [http://swift-mazes.com/mirrors/tdm/release/mirror_tdm.pl.txt Perl script]. Adjust the Path and maybe the mirror list (remove your own host!) at the top and run it on your server.

	==== If you have not enough space ====		=== If you have not enough space ===

	If you have not enough space for the entire mod, then hosting some files will still help. Here are a few files you can safely delete, because these are almost never used (most people either install from scratch or update from the latest version, v1.07 to v1.08):		If you have not enough space for the entire mod, then hosting some files will still help. Here are a few files you can safely delete, because these are almost never used (most people either install from scratch or update from the latest version, v1.07 to v1.08):
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	Together these save you about 750 Mbytes.		Together these save you about 750 Mbytes.

	=== Hosting FMs ===		== Hosting FMs ==

	All FMs todate need about 2 Gbyte space. It is possible to host only certain FMs (the newest, or the biggest). Since every FM is added ~~individual~~ to the mirror list, this causes no harm.		All FMs todate need about '''2 Gbyte''' space. It is possible to host only certain FMs (the newest, or the biggest). Since every FM is added individualy to the mirror list, this causes no harm.

	For a list of all available FMs and their current download locations, see [http://thedarkmod.com/missions/ here].		For a list of all available FMs and their current download locations, see [http://thedarkmod.com/missions/ here].
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	== Keeping Traffic under Control ==		== Keeping Traffic under Control ==

	Normally, updates to TDM are by downloading a small differential file (usually only a few hundred Mbytes). Shortly after a release, and from time to time, there are people who install the mod from scratch. ~~These~~ can cause quite a ~~bit of~~ traffic, but ~~are~~ usually ~~a minority~~.		[[Image:Traffic bloodgate release v1.08.png\|right]]

			Normally, mnost updates of TDM are done by downloading a small differential file (usually only a few hundred Mbytes). Shortly after a release, and from time to time, there are people who install the mod from scratch. This can cause quite a traffic spike, but usually subsides quickly.

			On the right you can see the effect.

	What costs traffic, however, are bots, who are either blindly following links, or traversal directories on your server. Here are a few tips to keep them out and your traffic low:		What costs traffic, however, are bots, who are either blindly following links, or traversal directories on your server. Here are a few tips to keep them out and your traffic low:

Tels: add sizes to files

2012-11-10T13:05:54Z

add sizes to files

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	'''TDM''' is distributed via HTTP or HTTPS only.		'''TDM''' is distributed via HTTP or HTTPS only.

	{{infobox\|Both [[tdm_update]] (downloads and updates the mod) and the in-game downloader (downloads and updates [[Fan Missions]]) '''don't''' support FTP, HTTP redirects, meta-refreshes or ~~any~~ other ~~method~~.}}		{{infobox\|Both [[tdm_update]] (downloads and updates the mod) and the in-game downloader (downloads and updates [[Fan Missions]]) '''don't''' support FTP, HTTP redirects, meta-refreshes or other methods.}}


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	If you have not enough space for the entire mod, then hosting some files will still help. Here are a few files you can safely delete, because these are almost never used (most people either install from scratch or update from the latest version, v1.07 to v1.08):		If you have not enough space for the entire mod, then hosting some files will still help. Here are a few files you can safely delete, because these are almost never used (most people either install from scratch or update from the latest version, v1.07 to v1.08):

	* tdm_update_1.02_to_1.03.zip		* tdm_update_1.02_to_1.03.zip '''(215 Mbyte)'''
	* tdm_update_1.03_to_1.04.zip		* tdm_update_1.03_to_1.04.zip '''(263 Mbyte)'''
	* tdm_update_1.04_to_1.05.zip		* tdm_update_1.04_to_1.05.zip '''(11 Mbyte)'''
	* tdm_update_1.05_to_1.06.zip		* tdm_update_1.05_to_1.06.zip '''(50 Mbyte)'''
	* tdm_update_1.06_to_1.07.zip		* tdm_update_1.06_to_1.07.zip '''(185 Mbyte)'''

	Together these save you about 750 Mbytes.		Together these save you about 750 Mbytes.

Tels: add space considerations

2012-11-10T13:04:33Z

add space considerations

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	== How it works ==		== How it works ==

	'''TDM''' is distributed via HTTP only.		'''TDM''' is distributed via HTTP or HTTPS only.

	{{infobox\|Both [[tdm_update]] (downloads and updates the mod) and the in-game downloader (downloads and updates [[Fan Missions]]) '''don't''' support FTP, HTTP redirects, meta-refreshes or any other method~~. HTTPS might work, but has generally not been tried yet~~.}}		{{infobox\|Both [[tdm_update]] (downloads and updates the mod) and the in-game downloader (downloads and updates [[Fan Missions]]) '''don't''' support FTP, HTTP redirects, meta-refreshes or any other method.}}


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	* The server must respond to individual file requests via HTTP with a "200 OK" and the content. Things like redirects (302, 307 etc.) as well as intermediate HTML pages (meta refresh), or FTP are currently not supported by the updater nor the in-game downloader.		* The server must respond to individual file requests via HTTP with a "200 OK" and the content. Things like redirects (302, 307 etc.) as well as intermediate HTML pages (meta refresh), or FTP are currently not supported by the updater nor the in-game downloader.

	=== Hosting the ~~mod~~ ===		=== Hosting the Mod ===

	The mod itself needs approximately 2.5 Gbyte space. It is possible to host only parts of it by deleting the biggest files. This however causes the updater to hit files needlessly, so if possible, the entire mod should be hosted.		The mod itself needs approximately 2.5 Gbyte space. It is possible to host only parts of it by deleting the biggest files. This however causes the updater to hit files needlessly, so if possible, the entire mod should be hosted.
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	If you look for a fast way to mirror the entire mod or the FMs onto your server, you can use this [http://swift-mazes.com/mirrors/tdm/release/mirror_tdm.pl.txt Perl script]. Adjust the Path and maybe the mirror list (remove your own host!) at the top and run it on your server.		If you look for a fast way to mirror the entire mod or the FMs onto your server, you can use this [http://swift-mazes.com/mirrors/tdm/release/mirror_tdm.pl.txt Perl script]. Adjust the Path and maybe the mirror list (remove your own host!) at the top and run it on your server.

			==== If you have not enough space ====

			If you have not enough space for the entire mod, then hosting some files will still help. Here are a few files you can safely delete, because these are almost never used (most people either install from scratch or update from the latest version, v1.07 to v1.08):

			* tdm_update_1.02_to_1.03.zip
			* tdm_update_1.03_to_1.04.zip
			* tdm_update_1.04_to_1.05.zip
			* tdm_update_1.05_to_1.06.zip
			* tdm_update_1.06_to_1.07.zip

			Together these save you about 750 Mbytes.

	=== Hosting FMs ===		=== Hosting FMs ===
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	Once you have added an FM file to your server, you need to send the URL to a TDM developer (Bikerdue, nbohr1more, Springheel or Tels) and let them add the URL to the mirror list. The URLs are both used by the in-game downloader as well as made public on the webpage. This happens automatically.		Once you have added an FM file to your server, you need to send the URL to a TDM developer (Bikerdue, nbohr1more, Springheel or Tels) and let them add the URL to the mirror list. The URLs are both used by the in-game downloader as well as made public on the webpage. This happens automatically.

	== Keeping ~~traffic~~ under ~~control~~ ==		== Keeping Traffic under Control ==

	Normally, updates to TDM are by downloading a small differential file (usually only a few hundred Mbytes). Shortly after a release, and from time to time, there are people who install the mod from scratch. These can cause quite a bit of traffic, but are usually a minority.		Normally, updates to TDM are by downloading a small differential file (usually only a few hundred Mbytes). Shortly after a release, and from time to time, there are people who install the mod from scratch. These can cause quite a bit of traffic, but are usually a minority.

Tels: adjust space requirements

2012-11-10T12:59:39Z

adjust space requirements

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	* A server with a fast connection, preferable with either unlimited traffic, or at least 1 Terabyte per month.		* A server with a fast connection, preferable with either unlimited traffic, or at least 1 Terabyte per month.
	* 2.5 GByte ~~space~~ for the mod itself, or 2 Gbyte for the ~~fan missions~~ (or about 4.5 GByte ~~overall~~)		* Space: <abbr title="2.2 Gbyte MOD plus 0.8 Gbyte differential update archives">'''3 GByte'''</abbr> for the mod itself, or '''2 Gbyte for the [[Fan Missions\|FMs]] (about '''5 GByte for both''')
	* A way to give the TDM core team access to your server, preferable via FTP login. If that cannot be arranged, you need to be available when files need to be updated.		* A way to give the TDM core team access to your server, preferable via FTP login. If that cannot be arranged, you need to be available when files need to be updated.
	* The server must respond to individual file requests via HTTP with a "200 OK" and the content. Things like redirects (302, 307 etc.) as well as intermediate HTML pages (meta refresh), or FTP are currently not supported by the updater nor the in-game downloader.		* The server must respond to individual file requests via HTTP with a "200 OK" and the content. Things like redirects (302, 307 etc.) as well as intermediate HTML pages (meta refresh), or FTP are currently not supported by the updater nor the in-game downloader.

Tels: fix link to script

2012-11-10T09:38:51Z

fix link to script

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	Once you have added all the files to your server, a TDM developer can add an entry to the ''tdm_mirrors.txt'' file. This file contains the base URL for each server, as well as a score. The score helps balance the traffic between the mirrors.		Once you have added all the files to your server, a TDM developer can add an entry to the ''tdm_mirrors.txt'' file. This file contains the base URL for each server, as well as a score. The score helps balance the traffic between the mirrors.

	If you look for a fast way to mirror the entire mod or the FMs onto your server, you can use this [http://~~tunnels~~-~~of-danger~~.com/mirrors/tdm~~/pub~~/release/mirror_tdm.pl.txt Perl script]. Adjust the Path and ~~URL~~ at the top and run it on your server.		If you look for a fast way to mirror the entire mod or the FMs onto your server, you can use this [http://swift-mazes.com/mirrors/tdm/release/mirror_tdm.pl.txt Perl script]. Adjust the Path and maybe the mirror list (remove your own host!) at the top and run it on your server.

	=== Hosting FMs ===		=== Hosting FMs ===

Tels: fix description

2012-11-10T09:07:26Z

fix description

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	When the mod itself is updated, first '''tdm_mirrors.txt''' is downloaded. This file contains a list of mirror servers and a score, which helps balance the traffic. Here is the ~~current list~~:		When the mod itself is updated, first '''tdm_mirrors.txt''' is downloaded. This file contains a list of mirror servers and a score, which helps balance the traffic. Here is a list of the currently know mirrors:

	<pre>		<pre>

Tels: fix mirror links

2012-11-10T08:51:21Z

fix mirror links

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	[Mirror fidcal.com]		[Mirror fidcal.com]
			# unlimited traffic
	url = http://www.fidcal.com/darkuser/		url = http://www.fidcal.com/darkuser/
	weight = 6		weight = 6
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	url = http://thedarkmod.robertrueger.de/		url = http://thedarkmod.robertrueger.de/
	weight = 10		weight = 10

			[Mirror bloodgate.com]
			# 100 Gbyte traffic
			url = http://bloodgate.com/mirrors/tdm/pub/pk4/
			weight = 1

	[Mirror swift-mazes.com]		[Mirror swift-mazes.com]
			# 1 Tbyte traffic
	url = http://swift-mazes.com/mirrors/tdm/release/		url = http://swift-mazes.com/mirrors/tdm/release/
	weight = 3		weight = 2

			[Mirror tunnels-of-danger.com]
			# 1 Tbyte traffic (shared with swift-mazes.com)
			url = http://tunnels-of-danger.com/mirrors/tdm/release/
			weight = 2

			[Mirror molez.net]
			# unlimited traffic
			url = http://www.molez.net/mirror/tdm/
			weight = 5
	</pre>		</pre>

Tels: fix mirror link

2012-11-10T08:44:12Z

fix mirror link

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	[Mirror swift-mazes.com]		[Mirror swift-mazes.com]
	url = http://~~tunnels~~-~~of-danger~~.com/mirrors/tdm~~/pub~~/release/		url = http://swift-mazes.com/mirrors/tdm/release/
	weight = 3		weight = 3
	</pre>		</pre>

Tels: fix links

2012-11-09T17:05:59Z

fix links

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	[Mirror swift-mazes.com]		[Mirror swift-mazes.com]
	url = http://~~swift~~-~~mazes~~.com/mirrors/tdm/pub/release/		url = http://tunnels-of-danger.com/mirrors/tdm/pub/release/
	weight = 3		weight = 3
	</pre>		</pre>
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	Once you have added all the files to your server, a TDM developer can add an entry to the ''tdm_mirrors.txt'' file. This file contains the base URL for each server, as well as a score. The score helps balance the traffic between the mirrors.		Once you have added all the files to your server, a TDM developer can add an entry to the ''tdm_mirrors.txt'' file. This file contains the base URL for each server, as well as a score. The score helps balance the traffic between the mirrors.

	If you look for a fast way to mirror the entire mod or the FMs onto your server, you can use this [http://~~swift~~-~~mazes~~.com/mirrors/tdm/pub/release/mirror_tdm.pl.txt Perl script]. Adjust the Path and URL at the top and run it on your server.		If you look for a fast way to mirror the entire mod or the FMs onto your server, you can use this [http://tunnels-of-danger.com/mirrors/tdm/pub/release/mirror_tdm.pl.txt Perl script]. Adjust the Path and URL at the top and run it on your server.

	=== Hosting FMs ===		=== Hosting FMs ===