Zerschranzer/Linux-ASA-Server-Manager v1.2

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Enhancements:

Custom RCON Client (rcon.py)

• Developed a new custom RCON client (rcon.py), specifically designed for the ARK Instance Manager to better align with its unique requirements. Key features include:
  • Silent Mode: Suppress unnecessary connection details with the --silent flag.
  • Interactive Console: Allows users to send multiple commands in an interactive session.
  • Robust Parsing: Processes multiple RCON packets per response, ignoring irrelevant KEEP_ALIVE messages for cleaner output.
  • Debug Mode: Includes a --debug flag for detailed output during troubleshooting.
  • Error Handling: Provides meaningful error messages for login failures, timeouts, and connection issues.

Server Shutdown Process

• Updated stop_server() for improved shutdown handling:
  • Validates RCON response for the DoExit command to ensure graceful server termination.
  • Automatically falls back to forced shutdown if the graceful process fails or times out.

Improved Script Accessibility

• Added a setup_symlink function to streamline script usage by creating user-friendly symlinks.

Executable Checks

• Introduced check_executables() to verify that required files (rcon.py, ark_restart_manager.sh, ark_instance_manager.sh) are executable, reducing operational errors.

Bug Fixes:

Colored Output

• Fixed color formatting issues to enhance script readability during execution.

Documentation:

README Overhaul

• Completely rewrote the README to make it clearer and more organized:
  • Improved structure for easier navigation.
  • Simplified instructions to enhance user understanding and accessibility.
  • Added detailed examples and explanations to help users set up and manage their servers effectively.