[Chole]

Alright, first I'd like to say that if I've posted this topic in the wrong thread I apologize for that, hopefully it can be moved and not closed.

Anyways..
So I've decided to open a server in the near future - once I get to understand things more. However, something that bothers me is the idea how MySQL and server host work.
As I understand so far, you need to have someone that provides hsot for your server so you can get it into the "Hosted" tab.
Let us say that I'm going to run my server as MySQL Database.
Will the host then setup a MySQL database for the server that he will run for me? or do I need to set it up in a specifik way?
As I understand - once I've made the decision to open my server once it have been completed I can host it myself or I can send it to a host (as far as I know). Does this mean that I will send the whole server incl. everything else to him?

Would be great if someone could explain this to me how it works in detail.

Thanks in advance.

[Vince]

Let's just say that "hosted tab" is rather ambiguous name for the thing. It is actually a premium tab. Server owners pay extra (a lot) to put their server into view. All servers by default appear in the Internet list, regardless of whether they're hosted at your home or with a server host.

Most shared hosting providers will provide you with a free MySQL database on request. The login details can be viewed in the control panel and/or they will be mailed to you. On the other hand, if you envision a VPS or a dedicated server (which I do not at all recommend to beginners) then you will need to manage everything yourself.

You only need to upload the .amx files with an FTP program. Plugin policy varies per host. Some don't allow executable files to be uploaded due to security risks, but in that case you'll be able to install the plugins you need through the control panel.