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+# Counter-Strike 1.6 (HLDS) — Complete Dedicated Server Guide
+
+## Startup Parameters
+**Default command line**
+hlds_run -game cstrike -port 27015 +map de_dust2 +maxplayers 16 +sv_lan 0 +sv_region 255 +log on +exec server.cfg -pingboost 3 -sys_ticrate 1000 -secure
+
+**Parameters (HLDS)**
+- `-game cstrike` — game dir.
+- `-port=<P>` — game/query on UDP P (default 27015).
+- `+map`, `+maxplayers`, `+sv_lan`, `+sv_region`, `+rcon_password`, `+sv_password`.
+- `-sys_ticrate <n>` — server FPS cap (Linux).
+- `-pingboost {1|2|3}` — scheduling tweak (Linux).
+- `-secure` — VAC on.
+- `-noipx`, `-insecure` (testing only), `-norestart`, `-debug`.
+- Logs: `+log on`, `-condebug`.
+- Auto-update (SteamCMD wrapper): `-steam_dir`, `-steamcmd_script`.
+
+**Ports**
+- Game/Query: UDP **P** (default 27015)
+- RCON: TCP on same P
+- HLTV (if used): UDP **27020**
+
+## Config Files & Locations
+- `cstrike/server.cfg` — core cvars (rates, friendlyfire, mp_*, etc.)
+- `cstrike/mapcycle.txt`, `cstrike/motd.txt`, `cstrike/banned.cfg`
+- Logs: `cstrike/logs/`
+
+## Steam Workshop
+Not applicable (pre-Workshop). Use legacy map packs in `cstrike/maps/`.
+
+## Common Mods
+- **AMX Mod X (admin & plugins)**
+  - **Install:**
+    - Place AMXX files under `cstrike/addons/amxmodx/`
+    - Ensure `metamod` is installed: `cstrike/addons/metamod/dlls/metamod_i386.so` (Linux) or `.dll` (Windows)
+    - Edit `cstrike/liblist.gam` to point to Metamod:
+      - Replace `gamedll` with `gamedll "addons/metamod/dlls/metamod.dll"` (Windows) or `gamedll_linux "addons/metamod/dlls/metamod_i386.so"`
+    - Add AMXX to Metamod: `cstrike/addons/metamod/plugins.ini`:
+      - `win32 addons/amxmodx/dlls/amxmodx_mm.dll`
+      - `linux addons/amxmodx/dlls/amxmodx_mm_i386.so`
+  - **Configure:**
+    - Admins: `cstrike/addons/amxmodx/configs/users.ini`
+    - Plugins: `cstrike/addons/amxmodx/configs/plugins.ini`
+    - Modules: `cstrike/addons/amxmodx/configs/modules.ini`
+  - **Database (optional for SQLX):**
+    - `cstrike/addons/amxmodx/configs/sql.cfg` — MySQL host/db/user/pass and table prefixes.
+
+## Database
+- **Optional** for AMXX plugins (Bans, StatsX SQL, etc.) via MySQL. Configure `sql.cfg`.
+
+## Administration & Scripting
+**Remote Administration:**
+- RCON (Remote Console) access for server management
+- AMX Mod X admin commands and plugin system
+- In-game admin commands via AMXX
+
+**Backup Strategy:**
+- Automated daily backups of save files and configuration
+- Rotate backups (keep 7 daily, 4 weekly, 12 monthly)
+- Test backup restoration procedures regularly
+- Store backups in separate location/drive
+
+**Auto-Update:**
+- Use SteamCMD for automatic server updates
+- Schedule updates during low-traffic periods
+- Backup before applying updates
+- Monitor for update announcements and patch notes
+
+**Monitoring:**
+- Server performance monitoring (CPU, memory, network)
+- Player connection logs and statistics
+- Error log monitoring and alerting
+- Uptime tracking and availability reporting
+
+## Troubleshooting
+- **“Bad load” for AMXX:** wrong Metamod path or architecture; check `meta list` in server console.
+- **Players kicked for “Consistency”:** `sv_consistency` and custom models/sounds; adjust whitelist or remove conflicting files.
+- **High choke/lag:** tune `sv_maxrate`, `sv_minrate`, `sv_maxupdaterate`; ensure sufficient upstream bandwidth; avoid outrageous `sys_ticrate`.