Questions tagged [server]

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In computing, a server is a piece of computer hardware or software (computer program) that provides functionality for other programs or devices, called "clients". This architecture is called the client–server model. Servers can provide various functionalities, often called "services", such as sharing data or resources among multiple clients, or performing computation for a client. A single server can serve multiple clients, and a single client can use multiple servers. A client process may run on the same device or may connect over a network to a server on a different device. Typical servers are database servers, file servers, mail servers, print servers, web servers, game servers, and application servers.

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Bitcoin-Qt command line control on Mac

I'm trying to communicate with the new Bitcoin-Qt -server via a command line on Mac. I run ./Bitcoin-Qt -server, the application starts, but my terminal window is stuck on an empty line (no matter what I type in, there is no response). Only when I…
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Ubuntu Linux -- How do I start bitcoind as a service to run automatically?

I've got a bunch of other services set up to boot automatically when my Ubuntu server starts (services like wicd-daemon and VPN), but I can't figure out how to set up the bitcoin daemon (bitcoind) to start automatically when the system boots up.…
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Why does bitcoind say "error: couldn't connect to server" for the first few minutes of boot-up?

After starting bitcoin from the command line, with: ./bitcoind -daemon I immediately run the followup command: ./bitcoind getinfo which gives me the following error: error: couldn't connect to server This error lasts from a few seconds to a few…
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When does OpenCoin Inc intend to make the Ripple server code public?

Is there a definite timeline or not? Thank you.
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Storing my bitcoins on an offline computer

I have a mac that I never use, would storing my bitcoins on a wallet on that laptop and then only connecting it to the internet when I am ready to transfer money be safe? Is there any reason not to do this? That way I don't have to worry as much…
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Is it safe to run bitcoind on another server

I'm making first, rough concepts of some ideas for bitcoin-enabled services I have in mind. One thing that I wonder is, is there a best-practise approach on running bitcoind on another server that acts as backend for a particular other server? I…
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How to install a Bitcoin client on Ubuntu Server

I've googled a lot for this issue. Hehe. I have found some tutorials, but they were of no use because they are for systems that do have a GUI. I have no plans to install a GUI on that system, and I want to use bitcoin from the command line, or via…
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How to setup pushpool?

How can I setup pushpool on my ubuntu dedi? I have bitcoind up and running with latest blocks, what's next?
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How to receive payments online to single address per user in scalable way?

Suppose we are building online casino/market and want to receive payments. To be scalable, safe and have good user experience, we: cannot generate new address for every single payment. Having single deposit address is a lot easier. Also users…
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How to run a bitcoin server with automatic restart and backup?

What would be the best way to start writing a script to automatically run a bitcoind server on an Ubuntu startup, make regular backups and restart from a backup on error. Would this normally be done through a cron job?
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How to create an new account on a bitcoind server

What is the correct rpc call to start a new account on a bitcoind server?
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Automatically restart bitcoind on crash

On Ubuntu 14.04 I have not been able to get the Bitcoin daemon to automatically restart. Rarely the daemon dies and it is important that it starts again without manual intervention. To get it to start automatically with Upstart I have followed the…
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What server-side Bitcoin clients are available to serve information?

I have been toying around with the idea of building a bitcoin app. My research has thus far led me to conclude that it makes sense to run a bitcoin client daemon on my server in order to provide an API for my mobile app. Is bitcoind any good for…
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What is the mechanism by which the 'system' adjusts the difficulty of finding blocks so one is found on average every 10 minutes?

Here we read: In the Bitcoin network, only blocks with certain hashes get accepted and included in the official list. The criteria for which blocks "count" is that their hash has to be below a certain number called the target. The network adjusts…
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Good way to test Electrumx?

Has anyone else gotten an electrumx server up and running lately? I have just gotten to the point where I'm not seeing any errors during "# service electrumx status", but I'm also not seeing my server listed in my Electrum client. Can you think of a…
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