Drew 0 Report post Posted April 30, 2008 (edited) Alright what I'm trying to do is design a program that will communicate between a server-side client and a client-side client. I've come across the necessary commands , but I have NO IDEA how to organize them in the logical manner required. ( Aside from doing something such as TCPSTartup first. ) I'm not sure what I'm going to do with this program yet. I'm REALLY considering making a game, which will be awesome. But I've had some requests on some other types of programs. And I have a few things I'd like to do. But overall, this would be a great learning experience. Could someone please point me in the right direction to help me get going? It would be greatly appreciated. Things I need to know: Does the server-side program have to run as a service? What do I have to do for the client side program to find the server side program so they can connect? What forms of protection can I assume so that the programs access to the server program cannot be abused? Edited April 30, 2008 by Drew Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James 374 Report post Posted April 30, 2008 (edited) Firstly, TCP isn't all that hard when you know how Does the server-side program have to run as a service?No the server does not have to run as a service.What do I have to do for the client side program to find the server side program so they can connect?Use ports.What forms of protection can I assume so that the programs access to the server program cannot be abused? Try only allowing certain computer names or IPs to connect. Hey, why not even use a max amount of connections?Take a look at AutoItSmiths TCP made easy, very useful. A quick search would probably help.Edit: Added link Edited April 30, 2008 by JamesB Blog - Seriously epic web hosting - Twitter - GitHub - Cachet HQ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drew 0 Report post Posted April 30, 2008 Alright I'm checking it out... but one thing. How does it know where to look? Like.. is there a certain spot i have to put the server-side program at on the server? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drew 0 Report post Posted April 30, 2008 PS: I'm using the examples off the autoit smith page , but Im unsure whether it matters where i put the server-side prog. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkinnyWhiteGuy 2 Report post Posted April 30, 2008 If you mean where on the computer should you save the file, that doesn't matter. As long as it can run, all will be fine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James 374 Report post Posted April 30, 2008 No, it doesn't matter where you put either scripts on the computer, they connect through a network Blog - Seriously epic web hosting - Twitter - GitHub - Cachet HQ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drew 0 Report post Posted April 30, 2008 Question: After reviewing the system services on my server, I noticed "TCP/IP NetBIOS Helper" was disabled. Is this needed? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
