Author Topic: Noob trying to find host for his bot (Read 12276 times)

Monrath · « **on:** May 23, 2010, 02:30:27 pm »

I've got the bot running on my computer, but I'm looking for a more permanent solution, and I'm looking for a server to host my guild bot. I've been reading old threads on the forum and understand that I need a shell server with php and mysql.

Is there anyone around that have experience in using shell accounts, and can you please post a link to any european provider of such service that support running Bebot?

Thx in advance

Yite · « **Reply #1 on:** May 24, 2010, 10:04:58 am »

I personally use gandi (http://www.gandi.net/hosting/) for this, they're located in France and I've been pretty happy with them. A quick search on google should show other companies doing vps.

WeZoN also offers a hosting service http://bebot.link/general-discussion/bot-hosting/ but the downside of that is that he will probably need access to your AoC account details which for me is an absolute no. (nothing personal WeZoN)

Monrath · « **Reply #2 on:** May 24, 2010, 03:12:44 pm »

Thanks a lot:)

I bought a share there, I have NO IDEA how to proceed with installing the bot atm though.. When creating a server; could I go for the Use Gandi AI (easy mode)? Any tips on how to get me started?

(yes I know, noobs shouldn't be dealing with Bots:)

Yite · « **Reply #3 on:** May 24, 2010, 03:35:01 pm »

It's been a while, I didn't use the AI but installed the modules manually, you could use the AI though to configure and install PHP and mysql, then untar the bot files.

http://wiki.gandi.net/en/hosting/gandi-ai/module

If you mess up a reformat is quickly done :p

Also have a look here: http://bebot.link/helpful-posts/bebot-on-linux/msg577/#msg577

With Gandi AI all modules will be installed but the post above will help you configure it, also I run my bots in different 'screen' sessions (also explained in the post above)

Feel free to ask and I will see what I can do to help

Monrath · « **Reply #4 on:** May 24, 2010, 05:25:51 pm »

Thx again! I used the Gandi Ai to set up the server

Am I supposed to use the ProFTPd to get access to the server/transfer Bebot files?

Yite · « **Reply #5 on:** May 24, 2010, 05:27:31 pm »

not 100% sure

check gandi help pages on how to ftp and ssh, will know more in an hour or two (when I'm home)

Monrath · « **Reply #6 on:** May 24, 2010, 06:25:06 pm »

I fear that without a (how to setup Bebot on you Gandi server noob step by step guilde) I will remain forever lost in darkness on this one. So any help will be deeply appreciated:)

Yite · « **Reply #7 on:** May 24, 2010, 06:53:18 pm »

I send you a pm, also if you're online (assuming you're monrath on aquilonia) send a tell to yite

Tyrence · « **Reply #8 on:** May 25, 2010, 01:11:20 am »

I actually started a post about this on aodevs a bit ago because I was looking for a place to host my bots. Here's the link: http://aodevs.com/index.php/topic,699.0.html

Monrath · « **Reply #9 on:** May 25, 2010, 07:08:50 am »

Looks like the Noob have finally gotten his Bot up and running. Big thx to Yite for your support:) One question remain though:

I'm trying to install the screen feature, but neither "sudo apt-get install screen" or "apt-get install screen" works. When I use the "sudo" command I get prompted to type in my admin password, then redirected to admin@myservername:~$. If I try typing screen I get the message: -bash: screen: command not found.. I tried going to the root directory and typing "apt-get install screen", then I get the follow message:

E: Unable to open lock file /var/lib/dpkg/lock - open (13 Permission denied)
E: Unable to lock the administration directory (/var/lib/dpkg/), are you root?

Any ideas what I'm doing wrong here?

Yite · « **Reply #10 on:** May 25, 2010, 09:10:12 am »

It could be that another package manager is already running (maybe Gandi AI is locking it), have you tried installing screen from there?

Monrath · « **Reply #11 on:** May 26, 2010, 05:46:48 pm »

I disabled Gandi Ai for access to root, and this process is not reversible. So don't think I can install screen from Gandi Ai interface.

Yite · « **Reply #12 on:** May 27, 2010, 10:44:38 am »

Try this article: http://wiki.gandi.net/en/hosting/troubleshooting/using-apt-get

WeZoN · « **Reply #13 on:** May 31, 2010, 09:39:26 pm »

No offense taken..

Yes, i will still have access to the area that the bot files is located, but i'm very proffessional. I do not touch the users files. The only time i would step in is if the space would suddenly have 2gb of files in it.

I could try to use some kind of other system to rent out to people that would give them more security (would be a good challenge for me^^ )

No promises for that atm tho as i have my it-exams coming up ^^