WyldRyde IRC Network Server Link

If you're interested in linking a server to WyldRyde, the first thing you should do is familiarize yourself with the WyldRyde IRC Network Rules and our FAQs to make sure you understand our policies and agree with them.



Server Hardware and Software Requirements:

All WyldRyde Servers must meet certain minimum hardware standards in order to efficiently operate on the WyldRyde IRC Network. The bare minimum standards are as follows:

• Hardware:
  • Pentium Pro or higher at 600+mhz
  • 256MB RAM or higher (we require 8MB free for the server and tools, as well as use of 8 processes)
  • 90MB free hard drive space
  • 100mbit full duplex NIC at minimum.
  • DS1 (1.5mbit) minimum upstream bandwidth, DS3 (44.7mbit) or higher recommended.
  • Must have an average of at least 1 month of uninterrupted uptime.
  • Must have a dedicated static IP address for the IRC Server.
  
  
• Operating System:
  • Linux (2.4.*, 2.6.*)
  • FreeBSD (6.2, 7.*)
  • NetBSD (2.*, 3.*)
  • OpenBSD (3.9, 4.0, 4.1)
  • Solaris (9, 10)
  • Other operating systems may be allowed on a case by case basis, however Windows 16 bit or 16/32 hybrids (including 3.1, 95, 98, and ME) will not be accepted, EVER.
  • NT kernels will only be accepted with serious userland changes applied (and not just a new theme) due to the unreliability of the base userland.
  * NOTE: you are required to keep up with all security updates.
  
  
• Software:
  
  • Required:
    
    • Fully updated OpenSSL libraries.
    • Fully updated OpenSSH with ssh, sftp, and scp support. Pub-key auth must be turned on, no exceptions!
    • GNU binutils 2.*
    • GCC 3 or GCC 4
    • GNU nano 1.2.*
    • GNU make or BSD make
    • Updated zlib
    • Bourne-compatible shell in /bin/sh (bash, ash, or ksh is sufficient)
    • tar
    • bzip2
    • matching header files for the dynamic link libraries provided
  • Recommended:
    
    • GNU nano 1.2.*
    • Subversion 1.1.4 or higher
  
  
• Additional Requirements:
  1. The server should be on a machine dedicated to serve as an IRC and web server. This means that it should not be running anything other than essential OS processes needed by the IRC server, needed to secure the machine, or eggdrops. Absolutely no public or private warez FTPs, warbots, botnets, or any illegal material or use of any kind! Shared web host accounts are not suitable.
  2. Prior Authorization from WyldRyde's Root Admins (listed on the home page) is required to use, redistribute, or modify the WyldRyde Distro. Modules not included within the WyldRyde Distro may not be installed without authorization.

General WyldRyde Linking Policies:

1. WyldRyde does not require linking servers to bring a minimum amount of users.
2. WyldRyde Root and Global Admins shall hold an O:Line on the server at all times.
3. WyldRyde's Root Admins must be given ssh and ftp access to perform maintenance and updates to the IRCd.
4. WyldRyde is a centrally administered network. All binaries and config files are pushed out from a central location, and verified periodically. Admins must not recompile or reinstall the server or the machine will be delinked.
5. Servers must use the WyldRyde name and *.wyldryde.org URL. (We will not merge with other networks and switch to their name.)
6. Server Admins must be able to keep their server and config files up-to-date, upgraded, and/or respond to any needs regarding their server within 48 hours, or have a representative available with access to do the same within said period.
7. The responsibility for any shell fees or costs associated with running a server lies solely on the server's owner. All servers with a bandwidth restriction on their shell must have at least 5GB/mo allowable bandwidth with the potential for more usage as the network's needs require. Please don't apply for link if you can't afford increased costs in the future if the network grows!
8. The responsibility for security of the shell and the server itself is the responsibility of its owner. Any security breaches either accidental or intentional will result in immediate delink from the network or suspension of access to the network, depending on severity. IRC servers can be targets of DDoS attacks. If you are unprepared to accept that your server may get attacked please reconsider submitting an application.
9. New servers will go through a test period of no less than 30 days on the network, during this period the IRCOps and Admins of the server will be watched carefully and reviewed by the WyldRyde's Senior Staff. If the Server does not meet our requirements and expectations it will be delinked. Once delinked the server must stop using the WyldRyde name, WyldRyde Distro, and configs and shall destroy our Distro and Configs.

Staff and Staffing Policies:

1. Please note: The Server Owner will not be an automatic IRCd server administrator or WyldRyde staff member ...most Server Owners are never offered an oline on WyldRyde. The Owner may recommend which WyldRyde Staff members they'd like to see be the IRCOps on the server. The Server Admin will mentor the Owner about the relatively unorthodox way WyldRyde administers it's network, and should be consulted on all aspects of server operation. -- Locally administered servers will no longer be allowed. No exceptions!

If you can meet our requirements please connect to our network and join #help to speak with a WyldRyde Root or Global Admin.