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CHANGELOG.md | ||
LICENSE | ||
README.md | ||
minecraft-backup.service | ||
minecraft-backup.timer | ||
minecraft-paper.service | ||
minecraft-spigot.service | ||
minecraft-stats.service | ||
minecraft-stats.timer | ||
minecraft-vanilla.service |
README.md
What Is Minecraft Server Systemd Services?
Systemd unit files for use with the Minecraft Server and associated services (backup and stats).
Features
- Supports use with Minecraft server software PaperMC, SpigotMC and Vanilla.
- Backup the Minecraft server directory.
- To an archive.
- Sync to a desired destination.
- Keep MinecraftStats data synced.
System Requirements
- GNU Linux operating System
- Wardenctl
Installation
Assumptions
- Installed all required dependencies as stated in System Requirements section.
- Dependencies are accessible via environment PATH.
- Installation is done via Linux CLI.
- Steps prefixed with a "$" (dollar sign) represents the CLI prompt. The text after the "$" is to be entered at the CLI.
- Steps prefixed with a "#" (number sign) represents the CLI prompt with elevated user permissions (e.g. root). The text after the "#" is to be entered at the CLI.
- A single backslash character beside another character is used to escape the proceeding character. In this case backslash character is not to to be entered at the CLI.
- These instructions are an example of installation and configuration.
On Linux - Manual
- Change to your home directory.
$ cd ~
- Download the project.
$ git clone git@gitlab.com:adouglas/minecraft-systemd-services.git
- Change to the project directory.
$ cd minecraft-systemd-services
- Set file permissions.
$ chmod 644 minecraft-\*
- Set file ownership and group.
$ chown root:root minecraft-\*
- Move Systemd unit files.
# mv minecraft-\* /etc/systemd/system/
- Enable services.
# systemctl enable minecraft-paper.service
# systemctl enable minecraft-backup.timer
# systemctl enable minecraft-stats.timer
Usage
For an even simpler usage at the CLI run "wardenctl help" without double quotes.
Useful Command Examples
Action | Command Example | Notes |
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Reload all unit files | systemctl daemon-reload | Required after modifying unit file(s). |
Restart unit | systemctl restart minecraft-paper.service | |
Start unit | systemctl start minecraft-paper.service | |
Stop unit | systemctl stop minecraft-paper.service | |
View unit status | systemctl status minecraft-paper.service | |
View unit messages | journalctl -u minecraft-paper.service | |
View unit messages | journalctl -fu minecraft-paper.service | View most recent entries and follow new entries as they occur. Press CTRL-C to quit. |
Copyright Notice
Copyright (c) 2019-2020 Adam Douglas Some Rights Reserved