Creating a Server

[usagold2004]

If I was thinking of creating a dedicated IL-2 Server, what would that require? Type of computer, software, etc.

Also, I've played a lot of IL2 on HyperLobby and there are sooo many types of servers, what do people want? Personally, I'm a fan of more realistic cockpit only types and historical planesets. I've used Wings over Europe server and the points system encourages (it seems to me) people to fly in a more realistic manner.

I'd like some feedback from the community as to what kind of missions, theaters, aircraft, server rules etc.

I imagine I'm re-inventing the wheel here, so if you have a favorite server, please let me know that as well. Maybe there is one out there already!