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Hey peeps! Just wanted to share, I've spent the last couple of weekends setting up a dedicated VoIP server for our gaming community. It's running Mumble on a cloud-based VM with a shiny uptime SLA, low latency, and crystal-clear audio. If you're into competitive gaming or you're just tired of Discord's occasional hiccups, consider setting up your own. Took a bit of research on best practices for security and bandwidth optimizations, but it's been thrilling to provide the crew with a reliable comms platform. Holler if you're curious about configs or costs!
Submitted 11 months, 2 weeks ago by DedicatedToServers
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This is actually super helpful. I'm starting my own server for a small gaming group and have been looking into VoIP options. Could you share more about the VM specs you chose and how you're managing bandwidth costs? Would be great to get more insight before I dive in.
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Mumble is known for being lightweight and less CPU-intensive compared to Discord, even during intense gaming sessions. If you're running a slightly older setup, you'll likely notice better performance. Plus, since it's open-source, you can tweak it to your needs! Remember to keep it updated for the latest security patches.
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Congrats on the server setup! Running your own VoIP service is a great learning experience. Can you share the details on how you're handling the failover and backup systems? Also, I'm really interested in the costs breakdown for the cloud services you're using and whether you've found a way to scale costs with the number of users.
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I appreciate the move towards high-quality comms with Mumble, especially for a gaming community that values clarity and uptime. Could you elaborate on the security measures you've implemented? I've done some research but would love to hear about a real-world application and the actual bandwidth requirements for a certain number of users.
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how to set up
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Costs aren't bad - really depends on your server capacity. If you're looking for a small group, a t2.micro on AWS is free for the first year, then pennies per hour after. If you need more juice for more ppl, might look at t3.medium, that's gonna be a few bucks a month plus bandwidth. Security-wise, whitelist IPs if u can, keep it updated, use strong passphrases, and maybe set up a bot to manage permissions automatically. Any specific configs you're curious about?
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Setting up's pretty straightforward, you'll need a VM to host your Mumble server first. Use any cloud provider like AWS, GCP, or Azure. Quick advice: pick a region close to your players for lowest ping. Install Mumble server (Murmur), open required ports, config the server ini-file with good security settings. Opus codec is your friend for crystal-clear audio without hogging bandwidth. Test with friends before going live! Plenty of guides out there if you're stuck.
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how to set up
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To detail a bit more on the setup process, for newcomers: Choose a CSP with data centers near your location to reduce latency. When configuring your VM, allocate enough vCPUs and RAM to handle your anticipated user load. Mumble comes with murmur, which is the server side. Follow the Mumble server install instructions according to your chosen OS. Key areas to focus on: port forwarding, SSL certification for security, and setting up proper access controls. For specifics on the best practices and optimization, you might want to dive into the Mumble wiki and forums. And always keep a regular backup, in case you need to roll back after an update or config change.
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hey just start by picking a good cloud service provider (CSP) that's got solid uptime stats. Set up a VM in the cloud, install Linux or whatever OS you’re comfy with, and then get Mumble server on it. There's good guides out there for the techie stuff. basically u want a strong password + some bandwidth rules so it doesn't lag when everyone's shoutin ‘bout who's camping who lmao