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Guides and behind the scenes

Performance, security, modpacks, real-world lessons — written by the team that runs the infrastructure.

Performance

TPS vs FPS: understanding real Minecraft server performance

Your server "lags" but your FPS is fine? They're not the same thing. How to read TPS and know when the problem is really the server.

Technical

Paper, Purpur, Fabric, Forge, NeoForge: which server software should you pick?

Five names, one game. What actually sets them apart (plugins vs mods, performance, compatibility) so you don't get it wrong when creating your server.

Security

5 essential plugins to protect your server from griefing

Land claims, rollback, anti-explosion: the protections that keep you from losing an entire base to a malicious player or a badly placed Creeper.

Guide

Migrating your server to RMDCGames: the complete guide

World, plugins, whitelist, database — how to move an existing server over without losing a single build, step by step.

Performance

How much RAM does your Minecraft server need? The real math

Allocating too much RAM doesn't make a server faster — it can even slow it down. The real calculation based on player count, mods, and world size.

Security

Whitelist, permissions, anti-cheat: securing access to your server

A server open to everyone always ends up with a problem eventually. The three layers of protection to set up before inviting anyone.

Modpacks

ATM10, RLCraft, Better MC: choosing the right modpack

Gentle progression or punishing survival? Required setup, install time, target audience — a comparison of the most requested modpacks.

Technical

SFTP, FTP, web panel: managing your server files day to day

Three ways to access your server's files, what each is for, and why plain FTP has no place in 2026 anymore.

Behind the scenes

Why our status page doesn't live on our own infrastructure

A "99.9% uptime" badge hosted on the server it's monitoring proves nothing. Behind the scenes of setting up statusmc.rmdc.cloud.

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