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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 by Drew
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Firstly, TCP isn't all that hard when you know how :D

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 by JamesB
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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?

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PS: I'm using the examples off the autoit smith page , but Im unsure whether it matters where i put the server-side prog.

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Question:

After reviewing the system services on my server, I noticed "TCP/IP NetBIOS Helper" was disabled. Is this needed?

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