TinyMUX

Documentation

Comprehensive guides, references, and tutorials for TinyMUX setup and administration.

Getting Started

Essential information to get your TinyMUX server running quickly.

  • README - General information about the distribution, supported platforms, and bug reporting procedures.
  • FAQ - Answers to common questions about TinyMUX setup and usage.
  • NOTES - Helpful tips and miscellaneous information for TinyMUX administration.

Installation & Setup

Step-by-step guides for installing TinyMUX on various platforms.

  • INSTALL - Detailed installation instructions for Unix-based systems.
  • Windows Installation - Installation guide for Windows platforms.
  • SGP Minimal DB - Information about the included Sandbox Globals Project minimal database.

Configuration

Customizing your TinyMUX server to suit your needs.

  • CONFIGURATION - Comprehensive guide to server configuration options.
  • GUESTS - Setting up and managing guest characters on your server.
  • LIMITS - Information about system limits and constraints.

Administration

Tools and techniques for ongoing server maintenance.

  • BACKUPS - Essential guide to backing up your TinyMUX database.
  • MEMORY - Managing memory usage and disk-based vs. memory-based operation.

Advanced Features

Specialized functionality for enhanced game experiences.

  • REALMS - World of Darkness style realms implementation.
  • REALITY - Reality levels configuration example.
  • REALITY.SETUP - Detailed setup guide for reality levels functionality.
  • LOCAL - Notes on extending MUX via local.cpp extensions.

Conversion & Migration

Migrating from other server platforms or older TinyMUX versions.

  • CONVERSION - Converting databases from other server formats.

Security

Protecting your server from threats and vulnerabilities.

  • ATTACK - Information about potential attacks and defensive procedures.

Reference

Additional reference materials.

  • CREDITS - Acknowledgment of contributors to the TinyMUX project.
  • DISTRIBUTIONS - Information about TinyMUX distribution channels.
  • PATCHES - Guide to applying patches to the server.

Version History

See the Version History page for changelogs from every major TinyMUX release, from 2.0 through the current version.

External Documentation Resources