The installation of private servers exists in a legal grey area. While software preservation is a noble goal, the unauthorized use of copyrighted assets (graphics, audio, and code) owned by IGG constitutes copyright infringement. This paper recommends the use of private servers strictly for:
Installing a Galaxy Online II private server is a feasible but technically demanding task that requires proficiency in web server management, database administration, and reverse engineering. As the official game reaches its end-of-life, these methodologies serve not only to extend the playability of the title but also to preserve the technical heritage of browser-based MMO gaming. Future work should focus on rewriting the server logic in modern languages (such as Node.js or Go) to improve performance and security.