Server Video Tutorials

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Video 6: BAT File for Quick Server Startup

With a batch file, you can greatly simplify the remote connection to a server on Windows: instead of manually starting the Remote Desktop app each time, a simple double-click is all you need. The file contains the command start mstsc and the server's IP address. After saving, you need to change the file extension

Video 4: Installing Operating System on Server

After adding a new server at Strato, users can view it in the package overview. If it doesn't appear right away, clicking the refresh icon will help. A setup icon indicates that the server is currently being configured. Once the server is ready, you'll be notified

Video 10: Verify Market Data & Trading Permissions

This video explains how to ensure that the correct market data subscriptions and trading permissions are activated for trading SPX options. Two subscriptions are required for trading: the US Stocks and Options streaming package for $4.50 per month, and the advantage pa

Video 9: Restarting or Reinstalling the Server

Restarting or reinstalling a server can help with issues like error messages. First, you should check the server through the user interface and make sure the IP address is displayed correctly. A reinstallation requires assigning a new password

Video 1: Creating a Strato Account

The video shows how to rent a Windows V-Server at Strato and prepare it for automated trading. The V6 122 is recommended because it offers sufficient performance with 6 cores, 12 GB RAM, and 360 GB storage. Alternatively, the more affordable vc48 is possible, but less powerful. The B

Video 5: Starting the Server for the First Time

Once the server installation is complete, users can connect via Remote Desktop, you'll need the IP address, username (usually "Administrator"), and the password you set. You can easily find the Remote Desktop app through Windows Search. After entering your credentials and confirming

Video 3: Package Overview

After adding a new server at Strato, you log in and open the package overview to see the server. If it doesn't appear right away, clicking the refresh icon can help. A clock icon indicates that the server is still being set up. Once the setup

Video 2: Adding a Strato Server

To use Strato servers, you first create a customer account and log in to access the package overview. From there, you can order new products directly, such as the Windows Server vc40. This offers 12 GB RAM and costs €1 per month for the first three months

Video 8: TWS Auto Restart

Automating the TWS restart reduces daily effort by having the software automatically restart once per day, which saves you manual steps and authentication. This feature can be enabled via the configuration settings, with the restart ideally

Video 7: Setting Your Timezone

Setting the correct date and time, especially the time zone, is crucial for your server, TWS, and the Options App to run in sync. We recommend the time zone "US Eastern Time (UTC -5)". You can adjust this via the clock icon in the bottom right or through Windows settings (W