> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://wiki.z-craft.xyz/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Server Architecture > Basic overview of Z-Craft server setup and infrastructure. # Server Architecture Basic overview of Z-Craft server setup and infrastructure. ## Server Setup ### Hardware Requirements * **CPU:** Multi-core processor (8+ cores recommended) * **RAM:** 16GB minimum, 32GB+ for better performance * **Storage:** SSD storage for world files * **Network:** Stable internet connection ### Software Stack * **Server Software:** PaperMC (optimized Minecraft server) * **Java Version:** Java 17 or 21 * **Operating System:** Linux (Ubuntu/Debian recommended) ## Server Instances ### Main Servers * **Survival Server:** Main gameplay world * **PvP Arena:** Competitive combat area * **Creative Server:** Building and creative mode * **Hub/Lobby:** Server selection and navigation ### Supporting Services * **Database:** MySQL or PostgreSQL for player data * **Backup System:** Regular world backups * **Monitoring:** Basic performance tracking ## Performance Optimization ### Basic Optimizations * Allocate appropriate RAM to server * Use SSD storage for faster loading * Keep plugins updated and minimal * Monitor TPS and memory usage ### Configuration Tips * Adjust view distance appropriately * Limit entity counts in chunks * Use performance-focused plugins * Regular server restarts for maintenance ## Security Measures ### Basic Security * Use strong passwords for server access * Keep software updated * Monitor for unauthorized access * Regular security scans ### Player Safety * Anti-cheat plugins * Chat moderation * Report system for violations * Regular log reviews ## Backup Strategy ### Backup Schedule * Daily automatic backups * Manual backups before major changes * Offsite backup storage * Test restore procedures regularly ### What to Backup * World files * Player data * Plugin configurations * Server settings *** **For technical details, contact server administrators.** *** *Last updated: December 2024* ### Plugin Ecosystem **Core Performance Plugins:** * **ProtocolLib**: Network protocol optimization * **ViaVersion/ViaBackwards**: Legacy client support * **WorldGuard**: Region protection and management * **WorldEdit**: Administrative world manipulation * **CoreProtect**: Block logging and rollback * **LuckPerms**: Advanced permission management * **Vault**: Economy API integration **Lifesteal-Specific Plugins:** * **LifestealCore**: Heart-stealing mechanics engine * **PvPManager**: Combat system and anti-cheat * **BattleTracker**: PvP statistics and leaderboards * **DeathManager**: Custom death handling and respawn logic ### Database Architecture **Primary Database: PostgreSQL 15** * **Configuration:** Optimized for high-concurrency OLTP workloads * **Connection Pooling:** PgBouncer for efficient connection management * **Replication:** Streaming replication to hot standby servers * **Backup Strategy:** Continuous WAL archiving with Point-in-Time Recovery **Caching Layer: Redis Cluster** * **Version:** Redis 7.0 with clustering enabled * **Persistence:** AOF (Append Only File) with fsync every second * **Memory Management:** 32GB allocated with eviction policies * **Use Cases:** Session storage, temporary data, rate limiting ## Performance Monitoring & Optimization ### Real-Time Monitoring Stack **Grafana + Prometheus + Node Exporter:** * **Metrics Collection:** 1-second intervals for critical systems * **Dashboards:** Custom dashboards for each server instance * **Alerting:** Slack integration for immediate staff notifications * **Historical Data:** 1-year retention for trend analysis ### Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) | Metric | Target | Critical Threshold | Alert Action | | --------------------- | --------- | ------------------ | -------------------------- | | **Server TPS** | 19.8-20.0 | \< 18.0 | Immediate investigation | | **Average Ping** | \< 45ms | > 100ms | Network optimization | | **Memory Usage** | \< 85% | > 95% | Server restart preparation | | **CPU Usage** | \< 70% | > 90% | Load balancing activation | | **Player Capacity** | 500 max | 600+ | Overflow server activation | | **Database Response** | \< 50ms | > 200ms | Query optimization | ### Automated Performance Optimization **Dynamic Configuration Adjustments:** * View distance scaling based on player count * Entity activation range optimization * Chunk loading prioritization * Network compression for high-latency players **Proactive Maintenance:** * Daily automated restarts during low-traffic windows * Weekly full garbage collection cycles * Monthly plugin updates and security patches * Quarterly hardware performance audits ## Backup & Disaster Recovery ### Multi-Tier Backup Strategy **Real-Time Backups:** * **Frequency:** Continuous block-level backups * **Retention:** 24 hours rolling window * **Storage:** Local NVMe storage with RAID protection **Daily Backups:** * **Schedule:** 3:00 AM UTC daily * **Retention:** 30 days * **Storage:** Encrypted off-site object storage * **Verification:** Automated integrity checks **Weekly Snapshots:** * **Schedule:** Sunday 2:00 AM UTC * **Retention:** 3 months * **Storage:** Multiple geographic regions * **Testing:** Monthly restoration drills ### Disaster Recovery Procedures **Critical Incident Response Plan:** 1. **Detection & Assessment** (0-5 minutes) * Automated monitoring alerts trigger * Incident severity assessment by on-call staff * Player communication initiated if service impact 2. **Containment** (5-15 minutes) * Isolate affected systems * Activate backup systems if available * Implement emergency access restrictions 3. **Recovery Execution** (15-60 minutes) * Restore from latest clean backup * Verify system integrity and data consistency * Gradual service restoration with monitoring 4. **Post-Incident Analysis** (1-24 hours) * Root cause analysis * Documentation of lessons learned * Implementation of preventive measures **Recovery Time Objectives (RTO):** * **Critical Services:** \< 30 minutes * **Full Network:** \< 2 hours * **Data Recovery:** \< 4 hours **Recovery Point Objectives (RPO):** * **Player Data:** \< 5 minutes data loss * **World Data:** \< 15 minutes data loss * **Transaction Data:** \< 1 minute data loss ## Security Architecture ### Network Security Layer **Enterprise DDoS Protection:** * **Provider:** Cloudflare Enterprise with Magic Transit * **Mitigation Capacity:** 100+ Tbps protection capacity * **Detection:** AI-powered threat intelligence * **Response Time:** \< 10 seconds for attack mitigation **Firewall Configuration:** ```bash theme={null} # iptables rules for server protection *filter :INPUT DROP [0:0] :FORWARD DROP [0:0] :OUTPUT ACCEPT [0:0] # Allow established connections -A INPUT -m conntrack --ctstate ESTABLISHED,RELATED -j ACCEPT # Allow SSH from specific IPs -A INPUT -p tcp -s STAFF_IP_RANGE --dport 22 -j ACCEPT # Allow Minecraft connections -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 25565 -j ACCEPT # Rate limiting for connection attempts -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 25565 -m conntrack --ctstate NEW -m limit --limit 10/min --limit-burst 20 -j ACCEPT COMMIT ``` ### Application Security **Plugin Security Scanning:** * Automated vulnerability scanning before deployment * Sandboxed testing environment for new plugins * Code review requirements for custom developments * Regular security audits by external consultants **Access Control:** * Multi-factor authentication for all staff accounts * Role-based access control (RBAC) with principle of least privilege * Session management with automatic timeouts * Comprehensive audit logging for all administrative actions ## Scalability & Growth Planning ### Current Capacity Metrics * **Concurrent Players:** 2,500+ across all servers * **Peak Concurrent:** 3,200 during special events * **Database Records:** 500,000+ registered players * **Daily Active Users:** 15,000+ average * **Monthly Active Users:** 75,000+ unique players ### Horizontal Scaling Strategy **Server Instance Scaling:** * Automated server provisioning via Terraform * Load balancer configuration updates * Database connection pool expansion * Redis cluster node addition **Geographic Expansion:** * **Phase 1:** US West Coast server cluster (Q2 2024) * **Phase 2:** European server cluster (Q3 2024) * **Phase 3:** Asian Pacific server cluster (Q4 2024) ### Performance Scaling Triggers | Metric | Threshold | Action | | ------------------- | --------------- | --------------------------------- | | **Average TPS** | \< 19.5 | Deploy additional server instance | | **Player Queue** | > 50 players | Activate overflow server | | **Memory Usage** | > 90% sustained | Scale vertical resources | | **Database Load** | > 80% CPU | Add read replicas | | **Network Latency** | > 75ms average | Geographic load balancing | ## Compliance & Governance ### Data Protection **GDPR Compliance:** * Data minimization principles * Right to erasure implementation * Consent management for data collection * International data transfer safeguards **Player Data Handling:** * Encrypted storage at rest and in transit * Regular data purging of inactive accounts * Transparent privacy policy communication * Data breach notification procedures ### Service Level Agreements **Uptime Commitment:** 99.95% monthly uptime **Performance Standards:** 19.8+ TPS average **Support Response:** \< 15 minutes for critical issues **Backup Integrity:** 100% restoration success rate *** **Need technical details or have infrastructure questions?** Contact the technical team via [staff modmail](/support/modmail) or join our [Discord server](/community/discord) for real-time support. 🔧 *** *Last updated: December 2024 | Document Version: 2.1*