Probably a ridiculous request but...

Basically, I need help when it comes to setting up my server. I used to have one that I set up, but chumpy literally told me exactly what to do, every single step of the way (i.e. what to type and where to click). That was about a year and a half ago now and since then I've formatted my computer (I was running the whole deal on my computer) so I have to re-do everything. I have a folder that has VMWare, WINSCP, MSSQL2005, and the pre-made centos file with CABAL already on it, but I can't remember for the life of me where to even begin. I watched / read all the guides in the guides section, but they're a little to sporadic and hard-to-follow for someone who's a total noob when it comes to setting up a server.

That being said, I was wondering if anyone could help me out.

Goal: To set up a server that only I plan on playing on. I only want it so I can test out crafting stuff, I have no intentions on making it public, allowing other players on it, or doing any custom configurations.

My Setup: I plan to (and have in the past) set up my server and play on my current computer. This is the only computer I have but I don't think it will be that big of a problem because it seemed to work fine last time (even though last time I made it so a couple of my friends could connect). I also am not using a router (connected directly to my modem), and if I recall correctly that will save me a fair amount of time as configuring that can be a pain. As far as the files go, I'm currently installing WINSCP and MSSQL2005 right now, and I'm going to install VMWare once those are finished.

What I need help with: Well, as previously stated, apart from installing everything I have no idea what to do. I vaguely recall having to configure a bunch of stuff in MSSQL, but that's about it. If someone could describe to me, step by step, what I have to click on and what I have to type from beginning to end, I would be eternally grateful and I'm sure others would be as well.

Thanks!

- Mac

After installing MSSQL create 3 databases, account, cabalcash and gamedb. Once done download the queries below and run each one on the relevant database (make sure to pick it in the dropdown on the top left of SQL).
cabal_dbs_txt.7z

Next follow this guide to install Centos. I recommend centos 5 and only CD1 is needed. When it comes to the part when it asks about customizing select "cusomize now" and untick everything other than the "base" package (the one it says is good for routers). When asked about networking leave it set to auto (dhcp) and it will work out the correct settings by itself.
Centos.7z

The game client can be downloaded here:
Downloadable Client: Cabal Online US Client - Demo Movie Patch Download Section - GamersHell.com

The client patch is here:
v2.81 patchdata by Lost-Spirit.7z

Aftr installing the patch edit internal.txt to add the gameserver IP (the one you specified in cabal_config). It should have detected that for you and displayed it between the [ and ] when running the script. If you can't remember what is is just run cabal_config again.

You can use "ipconfig" on windows to get the windows IP address and "ifconfig" on centos to get it's address (you will need the centos one to connect to it with winscp).

That is a very brief guide but let me know if you get stuck ;)