There have been mixed performance reports about which version is better regarding Arma hosting. Windows Server is available in two flavours that are supported by Arma3: 2008 or 2012. Linux is a free open-source operating system, Arma3 support for linux is ever-increasing, Epoch already supports Linux. Windows or Linux? - That is entirely up to you.

HDD or SSD? - Either or both, it depends on what is available to you - if you run the server + redis DB from an SSD your server load times may be faster, Arma is a CPU hungry game and overall it is CPU cycles (Ghz) that effects the server most. Remember you still need space for your OS and any mods you plan on using.ġ20GB+ - SSD's are becoming more commonly available from DS companies and many people already have them in thier own dedicated servers.ġ00MBit+ - Most Dedi's come with a port speed of 1Gbit which is limited by your contract with them - 100/200/300Mbit throughput is common, 1Gbit is usually an extra cost over and above the basic rental of your dedicated server.ġTB+ / Month - Bandwidth requirement is dependant on everything you do with your dedicated server, 1TB/month is the absolute bare minimum I would recommend for running your own dedicated game server

Recommended Dedicated Server Specifications: CPU:ĥ12GB+ - Most Dedi's have 1TB+ HDD's these days, some have optional RAID. To host Arma 3 Epoch you require a dedicated server - whether you choose to rent an Arma 3 server from a Game Server Provider, rent/host your own Dedicated Server or purchase your own Dedicated Server and have it co-located is entirely up to you.Īn Arma server rented from a GSP will already have the minimum requirements, performance will be dependant on the GSP, some have better equipped servers than others.

Arma 3 rcon setup