SaveState Engineering Blog

ARK: Survival Ascended Server Rollbacks: A Complete Guide

Managing an ARK: Survival Ascended (ASA) server is a complex task. Between aggressive dinosaur spawns, massive player bases, and the occasional game-b...

Backing Up CS2 Server Configs and Workshop Maps

Running a competitive Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) server involves far more than just launching the game engine. A perfectly tuned CS2 server relies on a co...

Managing DayZ Server Wipes and Persistence Data Backups

DayZ server administration requires a delicate balance between maintaining high server performance and preserving player progress. The heart of a DayZ...

The Ultimate Guide to Docker Volume Backups for Game Servers

Modern game server hosting relies heavily on containerization. Docker allows administrators to isolate environments, manage dependencies cleanly, and ...

Enshrouded Dedicated Server Saves: Backup Automation

Enshrouded brings a highly detailed, voxel-based building system to the multiplayer survival RPG genre. Because every single block of dirt, stone, and...

FiveM Server Database Backups: Securing Player Data

A successful FiveM roleplay server is a massive undertaking. Beyond the custom vehicles, intricate map layouts, and complex LUA scripts, the true valu...

How to Backup a Rust Server and Prevent Data Loss During Wipes

Running a successful Rust server requires careful management of wipe cycles and player data. Whether you are running a vanilla server or a highly modd...

How to Fix a Corrupted FiveM Database & Automate Backups to Prevent Data Loss

Running a popular FiveM server is an exhilarating experience, right up until the moment players start reporting wiped inventories, missing vehicles, o...

Disaster Recovery for Linux VPS Game Hosting

For independent communities and commercial game server providers, Linux Virtual Private Servers (VPS) or bare-metal dedicated servers are the backbone...

Backing Up Heavy Minecraft Modpack Servers Efficiently

Running a heavily modded Minecraft server—such as those featuring massive CurseForge modpacks like All The Mods or GregTech: New Horizons—is an exerci...

Palworld Dedicated Server Backups: Protecting Player Progress

Palworld exploded onto the scene, bringing millions of players into its unique blend of survival crafting and creature collection. For server administ...

Palworld Server Save File Location: How to Fix Lost Saves & Automate Backups

Palworld burst onto the scene with massive popularity, but hosting a dedicated server for the game comes with its own unique set of technical hurdles....

Project Zomboid Dedicated Server Save Locations and Backup Strategies

Running a Project Zomboid dedicated server involves managing an incredibly dense and dynamic world. Every shattered window, looted cabinet, and droppe...

Automating Pterodactyl Panel Backups for Multiple Game Servers

Pterodactyl Panel is the industry standard for managing game server infrastructure. Utilizing Docker containers, it allows hosting providers and large...

Terraria tModLoader Server Backups: Managing Large Worlds

Terraria, especially when heavily modified via tModLoader (TML), offers a nearly infinite gameplay loop. Players invest hundreds of hours carving out ...

The Ultimate Guide to Game Server Backups: Deduplication & Save File Structures

Running a robust game server network requires more than just high clock speeds and good bandwidth; it requires an intricate understanding of how games...

Unturned Server Data Management and Backup Automation

Unturned remains a staple in the multiplayer survival genre, offering extensive base-building, intense PvP, and a massive ecosystem of workshop mods. ...

How to Prevent Valheim World Corruption and Restore Backups

Valheim has captivated millions of players with its brutal survival mechanics and expansive procedurally generated worlds. However, running a dedicate...

Where Are Minecraft Server Saves Located? (Plus: How to Automate & Deduplicate Backups)

Running a Minecraft server requires diligent data management. One of the most fundamental skills for any server administrator is understanding where a...

Windows Server Cloud Backup: Preventing Data Rehydration & Storage Bloat

For enterprise environments and high-performance hosting, Windows Server remains a staple. Implementing a solid disaster recovery plan using the 3-2-1...