Flush out problems on Ubuntu 12.04 Server LTS

[jehoshua02]

I'm trying to setup an Ubuntu 12.04 LTS server on Amazon EC2 to host Minecraft servers.

MSM looked very promising so I had to use it. However I ran into problem after problem. I tried to look around to find solutions, but I think these things need to be fixed by someone who understands MSM.

I was able to get the server running just by using the normal command java -jar server.jar nogui and connect using my EC2 elastic ip just fine.

Setup an Ubuntu 12.04 LTS server, perhaps on Amazon EC2. Then pretend you've never managed a minecraft server, but you are comfortable with command line and know how to type msm help. Then try to use MSM to get everything working.

[marcuswhybrow]

Hi @jehoshua02, the documentation @escortkeel refers to is available here. Maybe MSM could use some explanation in the script itself. What would you suggest adding to the script, or indeed the msm help command?

[jehoshua02]

I'm a developer, so I understand that "It doesn't work!" isn't a helpful way of reporting a problem.

But in this particular case, if you had hands on access to the actual environment, following your own instructions, you could diagnose and troubleshoot more easily. Setting up an Amazon EC2 instance is just a few clicks. Easy as pie.

I tried the install on an Amazon EC2 Ubuntu 12.04 LTS 64-bit micro instance. Micro is their free-tier.

But if you insist, I can try it again and provide detailed feedback.

[marcuswhybrow]

I see what you mean now. You're saying there's an issue when setting up MSM on AWS, and I should try and replicate it.

I would be super grateful if you could give any details regarding the issues you faced. Otherwise I will look into it if I get time.