WHAT WAS DONE: Added Development VPS to infrastructure manifest as 7th server for safe testing and commercial product development SERVER DETAILS: - Provider: Breezehost - Specs: AMD Epyc Cloud-2 (2 CPU, 4GB RAM, 80GB NVMe) - Cost: $10/month - OS: Ubuntu 22.04 LTS - Purpose: Pterodactyl Panel development/testing (NOT production) - IP: TBD (pending deployment April 2, 2026) PRIMARY PURPOSE: - Blueprint extension development (Modpack Version Checker) - Panel update testing before production deployment - Safe experimentation without risking 11 production servers - Training environment for Trinity FLEXIBLE CONVERSION OPTIONS DOCUMENTED: Server is NOT locked to single purpose. Can be repurposed as: 1. Additional Wings node (game server capacity) 2. Staging environment for Ghost/services 3. CI/CD pipeline server 4. Backup Panel failover 5. Commercial product hosting 6. Additional application server WHY SEPARATE DEV ENVIRONMENT: - Testing on production Panel = risk of panel lockup - One bad database query = 11 servers affected - Blueprint extensions require isolated testing - Potential MySQL corruption in production CURRENT PROJECTS: - Modpack Version Checker (commercial extension, $1k-6.7k/year revenue) - Panel v1.13.x upgrade validation INFRASTRUCTURE PHILOSOPHY: Development infrastructure that adapts to mission needs, not the other way around. Built for flexibility and sustainable commercial product development. CHANGES TO MANIFEST: - Added Dev VPS to Core Services Hierarchy table - Created detailed Dev VPS Details section - Documented flexible conversion scenarios - Added safety rationale for isolated testing - Updated revision history to v2.0 DEPLOYMENT DATE: April 2, 2026 (Wednesday) WHY THIS MATTERS: Enables commercial product development (passive income) while protecting production infrastructure. $10/month investment enables $1k-6.7k/year revenue from Modpack Version Checker alone. ROI: 100x+ in Year 1. FILE: docs/core/infrastructure-manifest.md Signed-off-by: The Versionist (Chronicler #49) <claude@firefrostgaming.com>
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Firefrost Gaming: Infrastructure Manifest
Phase 0.5+: Management Services Complete
Current Version: v2.0
Last Updated: 2026-02-17
1. Management Services (VPS Tier)
| Service | Location | IP | Domain | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gitea | Command Center | 63.143.34.217 | git.firefrostgaming.com | ✅ OPERATIONAL |
| Uptime Kuma | Command Center | 63.143.34.217 | status.firefrostgaming.com | ✅ OPERATIONAL |
| Automation | Command Center | 63.143.34.217 | N/A | ✅ OPERATIONAL |
| MkDocs | Ghost VPS | 64.50.188.14 | docs.firefrostgaming.com | ✅ OPERATIONAL |
| Code-Server | Command Center | 63.143.34.217 | code.firefrostgaming.com | ✅ OPERATIONAL |
| Wiki.js (Sub) | Ghost VPS | 64.50.188.14 | subscribers.firefrostgaming.com | ✅ OPERATIONAL |
| Wiki.js (Staff) | Ghost VPS | 64.50.188.14 | staff.firefrostgaming.com | ✅ OPERATIONAL |
| NextCloud | Ghost VPS | 64.50.188.14 | downloads.firefrostgaming.com | ✅ OPERATIONAL |
| Vaultwarden | Command Center | 63.143.34.217 | vault.firefrostgaming.com | ✅ DEPLOYED - Needs Config |
| Whitelist Manager | Billing VPS | 38.68.14.188 | whitelist.firefrostgaming.com | 🚀 READY TO DEPLOY |
| Netdata | Multi-server | Various | N/A (port 19999) | 📋 PLANNED |
| FoundryVTT | TX1 Dallas | 38.68.14.26 | foundry.firefrostgaming.com | ✅ OPERATIONAL |
1.5 Automation Systems
Deployed on Command Center (63.143.34.217):
| System | Status | Schedule | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staggered Server Restart | 🚀 READY | Daily 4:00 AM | Automated server restarts with player warnings |
| World Backup Automation | 🚀 READY | Daily 3:30 AM | Automated world backups to NextCloud |
| Frostwall Monitor | 📋 PLANNED | Every 5 min | GRE tunnel health monitoring |
Notes:
- Restart system runs AFTER backups (3:30 AM backup, 4:00 AM restart)
- Both systems use Discord webhooks for notifications
- Python scripts with systemd/cron scheduling
2. Core Services Hierarchy (VPS Tier)
| Friendly Name | Service | Primary IP | Status | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panel | Pterodactyl Panel | 45.94.168.138 | Verified | Control Plane (Charlotte, NC) |
| Command Center | Management Hub | 63.143.34.217 | Operational | Primary Gateway + Tools |
| Billing | Paymenter/Portal | 38.68.14.188 | Verified | Financials (Chicago, IL) |
| Ghost | Documentation Cluster | 64.50.188.14 | Verified | Documentation Cluster (Chicago, IL) |
| Dev | Development/Testing | TBD | 🚀 PENDING | Flexible Development Server |
Command Center Details
- Primary IP: 63.143.34.217
- Services: Gitea, Uptime Kuma, Code-Server, Automation daemon
- Node.js: 20.20.0
- Nginx: Reverse proxy for all services
Panel Details
- Primary IP: 45.94.168.138
- Location: Charlotte, NC
- Service: Pterodactyl Panel (Control Plane)
- Blueprint Framework: Installed
- Blueprint Extensions Installed:
- Modpack Installer for Blueprint (https://builtbybit.com/resources/modpack-installer-for-blueprint.40083/)
- Install modpacks from CurseForge, FTB, Modrinth, Technic, VoidsWrath
- One-click installation interface
- Note: Complements IDEA-006 (future update monitor extension)
- Subdomain Manager for Pterodactyl (https://builtbybit.com/resources/subdomain-manager-for-pterodactyl.42401/)
- Manage subdomains directly from the panel
- Automated DNS configuration for game servers
- PteroStats - Advanced Statistics (https://builtbybit.com/resources/pterostats-advanced-statistics.90618/)
- Advanced panel analytics and statistics
- Server performance monitoring and insights
- Modpack Installer for Blueprint (https://builtbybit.com/resources/modpack-installer-for-blueprint.40083/)
Dev VPS Details
- Primary IP: TBD (to be assigned April 2, 2026)
- Provider: Breezehost
- Specs: AMD Epyc Cloud-2 (2 CPU, 4GB RAM, 80GB NVMe)
- OS: Ubuntu 22.04 LTS
- Cost: $10/month
- Service: Pterodactyl Panel (Development/Testing - NOT production)
Primary Purpose:
- Blueprint extension development and testing
- Panel update validation before production deployment
- Safe experimentation environment for new configurations
- Training ground for Trinity members
Flexible Conversion Options: Development infrastructure that adapts to evolving needs. This server can be repurposed as mission requirements change:
- Alternative Use #1: Additional Wings node (game server capacity expansion)
- Alternative Use #2: Staging environment for Ghost CMS/service updates
- Alternative Use #3: CI/CD pipeline server (automated testing)
- Alternative Use #4: Backup Panel server (failover redundancy)
- Alternative Use #5: Dedicated hosting for commercial products
- Alternative Use #6: Additional application server (Wiki.js, etc.)
Key Characteristic: Not locked to single purpose - can be converted based on operational needs without affecting production infrastructure.
Why Not Test on Production Panel:
- One bad database query = panel lockup
- Risk to 11 production game servers
- Potential data corruption in production MySQL
- Blueprint extensions require isolated testing environment
Current Projects:
- Modpack Version Checker (commercial Blueprint extension, $1k-6.7k/year projected revenue)
- Panel v1.13.x upgrade testing (before production deployment)
Setup Standards:
- SSH access for Trinity (architect user)
- Cockpit monitoring installed
- UFW firewall configured
- Pterodactyl Panel + Blueprint Framework
- Standard security hardening per FFG infrastructure standards
- Regular backups (lower priority than production servers)
3. NC1 - Charlotte Node Mapping
- Friendly Name: NC1
- Primary Node IP: 216.239.104.130
- Gateway: 216.239.104.129
- Subnet: 216.239.104.128/29 (Mask: 255.255.255.248)
- Routing: ✅ Reachable from Command Center (resolved Feb 2026)
| Server Name | IP Address | Port | UUID |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ember Project | 216.239.104.130 | 25565 | 124f9060-58a7-457a-b2cf-b4024fce2951 |
| Minecolonies: Create and Conquer | 216.239.104.130 | 25566 | a14201d2-83b2-44e6-ae48-e6c4cbc56f24 |
| All The Mods 10 | 216.239.104.130 | 25569 | 82e63949-8fbf-4a44-b32a-53324e8492bf |
| EMC Subterra Tech | 216.239.104.130 | 25571 | 09a95f38-9f8c-404a-9557-3a7c44258223 |
| Homestead | 216.239.104.130 | 25572 | 2f85d4ef-aa49-4dd6-b448-beb3fca1db12 |
| Hytale | 216.239.104.130 | 5520 | 13c80cb8-f6f8-4bfe-9cdb-823d7e951584 |
| Mayview | 216.239.104.130 | 25567 | 29e6d709-771b-43f1-aa89-be5dda0d4c22 |
Total NC1 Servers: 7
4. TX1 - Dallas Node Mapping
- Friendly Name: TX1
- Primary Node IP: 38.68.14.26
- Gateway: 38.68.14.25
- Subnet: 38.68.14.24/29 (Mask: 255.255.255.248)
- Status: Game servers ONLY (management services on VPS tier)
| Server Name | IP Address | Port | UUID |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stoneblock 4 | 38.68.14.26 | 25565 | a0efbfe8-4b97-4a90-869d-ffe6d3072bd5 |
| Reclamation | 38.68.14.27 | 25565 | 1eb33479-a6bc-4e8f-b64d-d1e4bfa0a8b4 |
| Society: Sunlit Valley | 38.68.14.28 | 25565 | 9310d0a6-62a6-4fe6-82c4-eb483dc68876 |
| Vanilla 1.21.11 | 38.68.14.29 | 25565 | 3bed1bda-f648-4630-801a-fe9f2e3d3f27 |
| All The Mons | 38.68.14.30 | 25565 | 668a5220-7e72-4379-9165-bdbb84bc9806 |
| Roguelike Adventures and Dungeons 2 | 38.68.14.26 | 25566 | 5083309f-c76c-4752-a66f-46a81b6cd8aa |
| FoundryVTT | 38.68.14.26 | 30000 | 7d8f15a0-4ee7-4dd6-85dc-ab42966f733d |
Total TX1 Servers: 7
Note: FoundryVTT domain configured: foundry.firefrostgaming.com (fixed Feb 11/12, 2026 - Holly's ~50% access issue resolved)
5. Global Port Reservations
- Minecraft: 25565 - 25580
- Hytale: 5520 - 5521
- FoundryVTT: 30000
- Gitea: 3000 (internal, proxied via Nginx)
- Uptime Kuma: 3001 (internal, proxied via Nginx)
- Code-Server: 8080 (internal, proxied via Nginx)
6. Infrastructure Architecture
Management Services Strategy (Implemented Feb 9, 2026)
Philosophy: "Backend on Command Center, Frontend on Ghost, Money on Billing, Games on Dedis, Control on Panel"
VPS Tier (Management):
- Command Center: Gitea, Uptime Kuma, Code-Server, Automation (backend tools)
- Ghost VPS: MkDocs, Wiki.js, NextCloud (public-facing docs)
- Billing VPS: Paymenter only (financial isolation)
- Panel VPS: Pterodactyl Panel only (control plane)
Dedicated Tier (Performance):
- TX1 Dallas: Game servers ONLY (6 servers)
- NC1 Charlotte: Game servers ONLY (6 servers)
Rationale:
- VPS = plug-and-play networking, easy SSL, low maintenance
- Dedicated = performance for game servers, massive RAM/CPU
- Clear separation of concerns
- Optimal use of existing infrastructure ($0 additional cost)
Key Architecture Note (NC1)
All NC1 game servers share a single IP (216.239.104.130) with unique ports. This differs from TX1 where each server has its own IP on the /29 block.
7. Monitoring Status
Uptime Kuma: status.firefrostgaming.com
Infrastructure Monitors:
- ✅ Pterodactyl Panel (100% uptime)
- ✅ Command Center (100% uptime)
- ✅ Ghost CMS (100% uptime)
- ✅ Gitea (98%+ uptime)
- ✅ Paymenter Billing (100% uptime)
Game Server Monitors (Added Feb 11, 2026):
TX1 Dallas:
- ✅ Stoneblock 4 (38.68.14.26:25565)
- ✅ Reclamation (38.68.14.27:25565)
- ✅ Society: Sunlit Valley (38.68.14.28:25565)
- ✅ Vanilla 1.21.11 (38.68.14.29:25565)
- ✅ All The Mons (38.68.14.30:25565)
- ✅ FoundryVTT (38.68.14.26:30000)
NC1 Charlotte:
- ✅ The Ember Project (216.239.104.130:25565)
- ✅ Minecolonies: Create and Conquer (216.239.104.130:25566)
- ✅ All The Mods 10 (216.239.104.130:25569)
- ✅ EMC Subterra Tech (216.239.104.130:25571)
- ✅ Homestead (216.239.104.130:25572)
- ✅ Hytale (216.239.104.130:5520)
Total Monitors: 17 (5 infrastructure + 12 game servers)
Revision History
| Revision | Date | Author | Description of Changes |
|---|---|---|---|
| v1.0 | 2026-02-07 | Michael | Initial Phase 0 Audit; Infrastructure mapping for NC1 and TX1. |
| v1.1 | 2026-02-07 | Michael | Added verified Friendly Names for core services and hardware. |
| v1.2 | 2026-02-07 | Michael | Finalized Command Center networking with /29 block (74.63.218.201). |
| v1.3 | 2026-02-07 | Michael | Synced profile for Michael (57) and updated accessibility context. |
| v1.4 | 2026-02-09 | Michael | Management services migrated to VPS tier. Command Center now operational with Gitea + Uptime Kuma. TX1 optimized for game servers only. Added infrastructure architecture section. |
| v1.5 | 2026-02-11 | Michael + Claude | Corrected NC1/TX1 server lists from Panel (actual). NC1 all on single IP wi |
| v1.6 | 2026-02-12 | The Chronicler | Correction |
| v1.7 | 2026-02-13 | Chronicler the Fourth | Update |
| v1.8 | 2026-02-13 | Chronicler the Fourth | Update |
| v1.9 | 2026-02-13 | Chronicler the Fourth | Update |
| v2.0 | 2026-03-30 | The Versionist (#49) | Addition |
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