Server Management

The Server Management system is an advanced feature in Upload Labs used to expand income by storing and managing various file formats. This system is crucial for achieving high-level monetary gains by prioritizing file value and optimizing storage capacity.

I. System Unlock and Components

Unlocking Servers

Servers become available for purchase once the player hits a certain rate of money earned.

Core Nodes

The system primarily uses two specialized nodes:

1. Server Node: Generates revenue.
2. Storage Node: Stores files and has six connections, allowing it to receive multiple file formats.

II. Operation and Connectivity

Server revenue generation is largely independent of the main upload line, focusing on scaling income based on stored content.

Connection Flow

• Revenue Collection: The Server Node’s output must connect to an Upload Station, which then connects to an Auto Collector to obtain the generated income.
• File Input: Files from the production line flow into the Storage Node.
• Placement: Storage Nodes do not need to be physically attached to the Server Node; they can be placed anywhere.
• Capacity: Storage space is limited but can be upgraded.

Supported File Formats

The Storage Node can store six file types:

• Text, Image, Sound, Video, Program, Game.

III. Revenue Calculation and Optimization

Server revenue is calculated based on the content's properties and the utilized storage space.

Revenue Calculation Principles

• Scaling: Income is scaled based on the proportion of stored file formats being utilized.
• Prioritization: Revenue prioritizes high-value content and small file sizes.
• Value Modifiers: Modifiers that enhance file quality (e.g., through Enhancers) increase the overall Server Value.
• Diversity: Storing a variety of formats across independent calculations helps optimize server revenue.
• Network Speed: Upgrading overall network speed (download/upload) helps increase revenue because files can be "pumped out" faster.

Optimization Strategies

1. File Enhancement: To maximize revenue, files should be processed through an Enhancer (which increases size and quality) before being sent to the Storage Node.
2. Multi-Server Setup: Server Nodes do not appear to have the same strict limit as other network components (like Network nodes, which are limited to 2). Connecting multiple Server Nodes (e.g., four or five) to a single Upload Station is highly beneficial and increases the money per second earned.

Monitoring and Value

• Server Value Icon: A new icon appears at the top of the screen displaying the overall server value.
• High Yield: Server income can be exceptionally high, often reaching scientific notation levels (e.g., E43, E46), representing large numbers of zeros.
• Server Menu: Located in the bottom right, this menu allows players to view, manage, and delete files stored on the server, and check the total storage size.