by MrOsborne » Fri Jul 31, 2020 6:02 pm
Note: both versions of the dedicated server are currently considered beta versions of the software. The information here and in the user's guide, as well as the functions and operation of the server application/Addons may be changed. Only the Windows version of the linux build currently needs to be ready in time for V1.0 or AMS2.
Automobilista 2 has a companion dedicated server distribution that can be installed without the need for a machine running on the server to have an account with a full game license. The app is lightweight and allows you to configure events and track rotations, etc.that can be enforced on the server, as well as being able to work on the server as a repeater to reduce the bandwidth requirements of client-controlled gaming sessions.
There is no benefit in running a dedicated server on the same machine as the game client if you are present when the event starts.
A complete user guide is included in the installation and is also attached to this message.
Installation via the Steam client
To install via the standard steam desktop client, find the entry in the library Tools section if you are using an account that owns AMS2/AMS2Beta, or open the link below on the machine you want to install on in your browser, or " start > Perform".
steam: / / install/1338040 (release)
or
steam: / / install / 1338240 (beta version)
The tool will be specified in the library if the tools filter is enabled
Installation via SteamCMD
Valve provides users with the SteamCMD tool as a means to install, update, and validate games from the command line without needing to use the standard Steam desktop client, making It ideal for use in server installations. It has many advantages, including the ability to create scripts, allowing you to automate the process and not be limited to one installation of each appid as the main desktop client.
Full documentation for SteamCMD is available in the Valve wiki: SteamCMD-Valve Developer Community
You can install a dedicated server using anonymous login.
Quick Start Of SteamCMD
This message is accompanied by a quick start zip file containing the steamcmd binary and update scripts for a single installation of each of the beta versions and release variants of the dedicated server. Just unpack the files you want to install the dedicated server in and run the batch file for the option you want to install. The dedicated server application will be set to ' ams2_release_dedicated 'or' ams2_beta_dedicated', depending on the circumstances.
Run the script again at any time to update it to the latest version.
Note 1: when you first run the script, SteamCMD will update and download any files it requires from steam before installing the app.
Note 2: any default file can be overwritten during an update, please make copies of sample configurations, etc. before editing if you want them to be saved between updates.