How to set up a local epoch test server?

[Achmed]

Can some one please post a how to guide for setting up a local epoch test server please.

 

Currently i have to keep testing on my active server and its just not ideal as either have to wait till its almost empty or interrupt people playing.

 

I know my laptop is more then powerful enough to run a server for me and maybe 1 or 2 others at most to test on but how would i go about running the server and testing on the server on the same machine?

 

[Adminlaststand]

if you have a powerful laptop why not try make a virtual machine - https://www.virtualbox.org/

 

install windows in a VM and then arma etc

 

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[crckdns]

where is the problem with running a server and testing it at the same time? 

you are starting the server with all needed files and parameters like it would be on a dedicated (or hosting-crap) machines..and start your client.. connect would be to your local IP (isn't there even an option to host a machine? if you go to multiplayer server browser, there should be an option to start a new server~  it could work - though I never tested this way^^

[Crystal]

I followed this. Worked for me.

 

[Achmed]

ta :) worked a treat

[Crystal]

Also, thought it might be an idea to post the second video I watched. There was no stopping me after this!