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# DayZ Mod (Arma 2 OA) — Complete Dedicated Server Guide
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## Startup Parameters
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**Default command line**
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```bash
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arma2oaserver.exe -port=2302 -config=server.cfg -cfg=basic.cfg -profiles=ServerProfile -mod=@mod1;@mod2
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```
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**Parameters (exhaustive, server-relevant only)**
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- `-port=<port>` — Server port. Default: 2302.
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- `-config=<file>` — Server config file (server.cfg).
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- `-cfg=<file>` — Basic config file (basic.cfg).
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- `-profiles=<dir>` — Profile directory.
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- `-mod=<mods>` — Mod folders (semicolon separated).
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- `-serverMod=<mods>` — Server-side only mods.
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- `-name=<profilename>` — Server profile name.
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- `-world=<worldname>` — Empty world name.
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- `-noSound` — Disable sound processing.
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- `-nosplash` — Skip intro videos.
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- `-noPause` — Don't pause when not focused.
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- `-cpuCount=<num>` — CPU core count override.
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- `-maxMem=<mb>` — Maximum memory usage.
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**Ports**
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- Game: UDP **2302** (primary)
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- Query: UDP **2303** (game port + 1)
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- BattlEye: UDP **2344** (if enabled)
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## Config Files & Locations
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**Windows:**
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- `server.cfg` — Main server configuration
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- `basic.cfg` — Basic networking and performance settings
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- `ServerProfile/` — Profile directory with logs and user data
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- `MPMissions/` — Mission files directory
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- `keys/` — Signature keys for mod verification
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**Linux:**
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- `~/arma/server.cfg` — Main server configuration
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- `~/arma/basic.cfg` — Basic networking settings
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- `~/arma/ServerProfile/` — Profile directory
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- `~/arma/MPMissions/` — Mission files
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- `~/arma/keys/` — Signature keys
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**Key Files:**
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- **server.cfg**: Server name, password, mission rotation, admin settings
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- **basic.cfg**: Network bandwidth and performance tuning
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- **Profile logs**: Server performance and error logs
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## Steam Workshop
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Not supported by this game.
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## Common Mods (curated)
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- **DayZ Epoch**
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- **Purpose**: Enhanced DayZ experience with base building and vehicles.
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- **Install**: Download server and client files, place in `@DayZ_Epoch` folder.
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- **Configure**: Database setup and server configuration in `@hive` folder.
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- **DayZ Overwatch**
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- **Purpose**: Military-focused DayZ variant with additional weapons.
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- **Install**: Download mod files, combine with Epoch for Overpoch.
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- **Configure**: Mission file configuration for weapon spawns.
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- **infiSTAR**
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- **Purpose**: Advanced anti-hack and admin tools.
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- **Install**: Purchase and download, server-side installation only.
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- **Configure**: Admin IDs and settings in infiSTAR configuration files.
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## Database
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**Engine**: MySQL (required for character persistence)
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**Configuration File**: `@hive/HiveExt.ini`
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```ini
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[Database]
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Type = mysql
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Host = localhost
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Port = 3306
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Database = dayz_epoch
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Username = dayz_user
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Password = your_password_here
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[Characters]
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;Enables persistence
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LoadCharacter = true
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SaveCharacter = true
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```
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**Database Setup**:
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1. Install MySQL server
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2. Create database: `CREATE DATABASE dayz_epoch;`
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3. Import schema from mod documentation
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4. Create user with appropriate permissions
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5. Test connection before starting server
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**Backup Strategy**:
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- Daily automated backups of character and vehicle data
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- Retention of 7 daily backups
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- Test restore procedures regularly
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- Monitor database size and performance
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## Administration & Scripting
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**Remote Administration:**
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- RCON (Remote Console) access for server management
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- Web-based admin panels (game-specific or third-party)
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- In-game admin commands and permissions
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**Backup Strategy:**
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- Automated daily backups of save files and configuration
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- Rotate backups (keep 7 daily, 4 weekly, 12 monthly)
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- Test backup restoration procedures regularly
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- Store backups in separate location/drive
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**Auto-Update:**
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- Use SteamCMD for automatic server updates (Steam games)
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- Schedule updates during low-traffic periods
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- Backup before applying updates
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- Monitor for update announcements and patch notes
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**Monitoring:**
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- Server performance monitoring (CPU, memory, network)
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- Player connection logs and statistics
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- Error log monitoring and alerting
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- Uptime tracking and availability reporting
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## Troubleshooting (game-specific)
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**"Waiting for host" infinite loop**
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- **Cause**: Database connection issues or incorrect mission file
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- **Fix**: Verify MySQL connection in HiveExt.ini, check mission PBO integrity, review server RPT logs
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**"No message received" / Player disconnect**
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- **Cause**: Network timeout or BattlEye issues
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- **Fix**: Optimize basic.cfg network settings, update BattlEye filters, check server performance
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**Database connection failed**
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- **Cause**: MySQL server down or incorrect credentials
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- **Fix**: Verify MySQL service running, check HiveExt.ini credentials, test database connectivity
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**Script restriction kicks**
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- **Cause**: BattlEye script filters blocking legitimate commands
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- **Fix**: Update BattlEye filters from mod documentation, merge custom filter exceptions
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**Character reset / Database issues**
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- **Cause**: Database corruption or incorrect instance configuration
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- **Fix**: Verify database integrity, check Instance ID matches between DB and config
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