Deploying Game Servers

Once you install the Counter-Strike Game Server module on your Parallels Plesk Panel, you will need to take a few steps to install the game server program files and other required components. These files will be shared among all game servers that you will set up.

To obtain and install the core components of game servers:

  1. Click the Modules shortcut in the navigation pane and, in the Modules group, click the Counter-Strike game server icon.
  2. The installation program starts searching for an installed game server engine. If it does not detect it, the installer will offer you the two options:
  3. Click OK.
  4. Install the Steam software. Steam is an online content delivery system designed by Valve Corporation. To be able to download, install and update games from the Valve website through the Internet, you need to install the Steam client.

    Important: By downloading and installing the Steam client, you assume responsibility for the consequences of using this software. Use it at your own risk!

  5. All game modifications (also commonly referred to as mods) that are available for downloading are shown in a list. Each mod title is accompanied with the following icon indicating whether the mod is already installed: - the game mod is already installed and - game mod is not installed.

    If you have a steam account that you would like to use for retrieving installation files or updates from Valve, click the Switch Steam Account icon, specify your username and password, and click OK.

    Select the checkboxes corresponding to the game mods you wish to install and click OK.

  6. When the selected game components are installed, click OK to quit the wizard.

Now the core components of the selected game servers are installed, and you can proceed to setting up your game servers.

In this chapter:

Setting Up a Game Server

Choosing Maps for the Game

Delegating Permissions for Managing Game Servers to Another User