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How to Build a Minecraft Server
Rating: 4.2 out of 5(35 ratings)
254 students

How to Build a Minecraft Server

Learn all the details you need to successfully deploy and manage a Minecraft Server in Windows or Linux.
Created byDean Barnes
Last updated 9/2015
English

What you'll learn

  • Learn the hardware requirements for installing Minecraft server on Windows and Linux operating systems
  • Learn the basics of how to create a virtual machine with VMware Player 7.1.2 for use as a Minecraft server [optional]
  • Gain valuable coupons for 50% off for classes on Windows 7, Windows 8, Linux Ubuntu Desktop, and Linux Ubuntu Server operating system installation walkthroughs - a $20.00 value
  • Configure simple static IP addresses on a router gateway, as well as Windows and Linux operating systems for your Minecraft server
  • Download and install Minecraft server on both Windows and Linux operating systems
  • Install JAVA, a requirement of Minecraft server, on both Windows and Linux operating systems
  • Configure the server.properties file for Minecraft server
  • Start and stop the Minecraft server in both Windows and Linux operating systems
  • Create a batch file in Windows and a script file in Linux for easier launching of your Minecraft server
  • Connect Minecraft game clients to your Minecraft server
  • Manage your running Minecraft server with console commands
  • Take backups of your Minecraft server, both in Windows and Linux operating systems
  • Upgrade your Minecraft server to never versions in both Windows and Linux operating systems
  • Manage your Minecraft worlds and transfer them from server to server, server to client, or client to server - YES - client and server worlds are compatible with one another
  • Open up your network firewall to allow players external to your home or home network to connect to your Minecraft server
  • Learn basic troubleshooting steps when having issues with Minecraft server
  • [if you have kids] Provide for the possibility of a safer environment - one that you control and can monitor for them to play in and avoid potential inappropriate situations in playing on public servers

Course content

6 sections • 35 lectures • 4h 17m total length

  • Introduction4:07

    Introduction to the instructor and how he became involved in Minecraft and why there was a need to create a local, home Minecraft server.

  • Reason for Creating a Local Minecraft Server2:23

    In this lecture, more details are shared with why the instructor felt the need and importance of creating a local Minecraft server.

  • Minimum Requirements2:26

    This lecture will discuss, at a high-level, what the requirements are for running a Minecraft server.

  • Requirements for a Minecraft Server4:24

    This lecture will discuss in more details the Minecraft server requirements for Windows and Linux operating systems.

  • Spare Hardware2:47

    Students will learn about the option to utilize spare hardware that they might have laying around.

  • Virtual Machines4:36

    Students will learn about three virtualization options available to them (VMware, Virtualbox, and Microsoft) to creating their Minecraft server in a virtual environment if suitable space hardware isn't available.

Requirements

  • Students for this course don't need anything to take the course. But if a student is building a Minecraft server and has the appropriate equipment, they will get much more out of this course by being able to apply the commands and steps laid out in this course
  • To run Minecraft server, a student will need capable hardware, an Internet connection (to download Minecraft) and a network connection (preferably wired) at least to connect clients at home. Wi-Fi might be okay too, but you'll have to test that scenario
  • For hardware: I'd recommend an Intel Core 2 Duo E67xx series or better, if you will use a Linux server option, with 4GB of RAM minimum, a Core i3 or similar processor would also be ideal with 4 to 6 GB of RAM and 20GB of hard drive space and would function well on Windows and Linux operating systems
  • For Broadband Internet, I'd recommend 8 to 10 Mbps upload speeds with 4 to 7 Mbps download speeds

Description

This is the How to Build a Minecraft Server course..

This course is designed for:

All skill levels

  • Learners who would like to know what it takes and how to install, manage, and maintain a Minecraft Server of their own in Windows or Linux operating systems.
  • Learners with children and concerns for their safety when playing Minecraft.

This course introduces users to the steps necessary to download, install, configure, run, and manage their own Minecraft server. After reviewing server operating system and hardware requirements and even a how to for creating a VMware virtualized option (in case suitable spare hardware doesn't exist), students will be guided with a step by step approach detailing:

  • how to download
  • how to install Minecraft server
  • how to install Java (required to run Minecraft server)
  • how to configure Minecraft server
  • how to start and stop the Minecraft server
  • how to connect the Minecraft game clients to the server
  • how to use the Minecraft server console with some of the more common console management commands for Minecraft server

Students will also be provided with some additional advanced Minecraft server topics like:

  • creating startup scripts
  • taking backups of Minecraft files and worlds
  • steps to upgrade your Minecraft software
  • how to work with worlds (think of worlds as maps)
  • opening up your network to allow external players from outside of your house
  • things to consider when deciding to leave your Minecraft server up full time including recommendations to keep the Minecraft server more secure
  • basic troubleshooting for your Minecraft server

Each lecture provides you with step by step process and commands (where applicable) to complete the installation and management of your Minecraft server.

If you view this course from end to end, it will take you over 4 hours to complete across more than 30 lectures. If you intended to build your Minecraft server by following along, it could add another 1-2 hours to completing this course depending on your skill level.

This course has been designed so that you can follow along step by step installing your own Minecraft server in Windows or Linux operating systems.

You should take this course if you have a desire to download, install, operate, and manage your own Minecraft server in Windows or Linux operating systems (sorry, Windows Server and Mac operating systems are not provided in this course, though Windows concepts for installing, managing, and running Java as well as setting a static IP should be the same or very similar to the configurations necessary in a Windows server environment). Parents concerned about letting their children play on public Minecraft servers where anyone can play, and use inappropriate language, bully, stalk, or otherwise unnecessarily harass or follow your children will also benefit from this class by learning to build a Minecraft server they can control to help keep their kids safe.

Don't forget, the software to run your own Minecraft server is free of charge. You don't have to pay to download or run your own Minecraft server.

Who this course is for:

  • This is the perfect course for any level of experience user who wants to know how to install their own Minecraft server on Windows or Linux operating systems
  • The course is ideal for parents who would like to create a safer environment for their children to play Minecraft with their friends without having to login to public Minecraft servers
  • This course will probably not offer much in the way of benefits to someone who is already familiar with how to install and manage a Minecraft server
  • This course does not cover MAC OS or Windows Server installation options (although Minecraft server installation steps and static IP assignment would be the same or very similar to Windows desktop steps provided in this course)

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