Is there any way to simulate multiple iOS devices running a Bonjour networking app?

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I want to build a multiplayer iPhone game that allows multiple iPhones (clients) to connect to a single iPad (server) using Bonjour. Since I only have one iPhone and one iPad, is there a way to run multiple instances of the iPhone simulator to simulate the multiplayer app?

If not, does anyone have any creative solutions to testing a multiplayer game with a limited number of iOS devices?

Thanks so much in advance for your wisdom!

If you separate out the UI from the backend logic that's taking to the server, maybe you could build a 'bot that runs on MacOS and makes multiple server connections. The UI layer's all different, but the Bonjour & networking stuff is pretty consistent between iOS & Mac. — David Gelhar, Jul 26 '10 at 17:34

score 2 · Accepted Answer · edited Aug 04 '19 at 01:06

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Yes, install multiple versions of the iOS SDK to different directories.

During the install process, set the location to a different directory.

edited Aug 04 '19 at 01:06

Glorfindel

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answered Jul 26 '10 at 17:35

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thanks, christo16! question, do they have to be different versions of the SDK or can I install the same version in different locations? – BeachRunnerFred Jul 26 '10 at 18:22
You can install the same or different versions. – christo16 Jul 28 '10 at 15:35
@christo16 Hey does this enable a user to create multiple instances of the simulator?? – Just a coder Aug 31 '12 at 06:01
The simulator is just like any other app, if you've been able to install multiple copies of it, you should be able to run them simultaneously. – christo16 Sep 05 '12 at 18:40

Is there any way to simulate multiple iOS devices running a Bonjour networking app?

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