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Flash Media Server 2: Basic concepts Here I'm explaining how FMS organises applications and instances and how this relates to rtmp connection strings. A good first read if you're new to FMS.	Displaying flv previews in a listbox My first ever video tutorial. Shows you how to display a preview of a series of flv files inside a listbox. Uses progressive download and includes all sources.
Generating thumbnail previews using progressive flvs A quick and easy way to generate a thumbnail preview of progressive flv files without letting the entire flv file download in the background.	The Flashcom Server-side Framework Fernando talsk us through some of the detailsof the server side framework. From server side event declaration to automatic __ID__ assignment - it's all in here and a real eye opener, too.
Strict Typing and the Communication Classes Brian Lesser goes into great details when he walks us through some issues many developers face when using AS2's strict typing with the NetConnection, NetStream, SharedObject and other communication classes.	Running IIS and FCS on the same server No Actionscript skills needed for this tutorial. If you want to run a webserver (IIS) and FCS on the same machine then this might be an interesting read.
Simple Connect Component with Multiple Port and Protocol Option Janu demonstrates how easy it can be to add some enhanced functionality to the existing simpleconnect component.	An introduction to Private Messages Fernando gives us some insights into his communication components and demonstrates the basic concepts behind private messaging with FCS.
Configuring multiple vhosts on FCS This one is for the Flashcom Server admins amongst you. It explains how to configure additional vhosts on the Professional Edition (on Windows).	Using VideoPlayback without simpleConnect Due to popular demand Ultimate has taken some time out to write this excellent tutorial. Play pre-recorded video streams without having to rely on the simpleConnect component.
Build an access counter with Flash Communication Server This tutorial explains how to make a simple yet effective access counter for your page with Flash Communication Server.	Live screen capture using Camtasia Easy to follow example of how to add live screen capture capabilities to your applications using Techsmith's Camtasia program.
FCS security reviewed Hijacked application are starting to become more common. This article tries to give you an insight in how to safeguard yourself and your server.	Add event sounds to the people list Similar setup as in the chat tutorial except this tutorial will teach you how to add sounds events to the PeopleList component.
Display the status of logged in users Another top tutorial by Ultimate. He has listened to your pleas and included the source with this one - there is even have a live sample running.	Secure your applications from abuse If you only want to read one tutorial then read this one. Make sure you know how you can stop unauthorised access to your applications.
Switch between cams So you have two webcams installed and want to broadcast from both of them, maybe even switch over in mid-stream? Then this tutorial should be of interest for you.	Sharing application stats between pages Useful routine to access application stats (such as number of users connected) on other pages.
Add message sounds to the chat component Demonstrates how to modify the chat component to play a highly annoying sound when a message is sent or received.	Letting users log out and not just in This was one of the very first issues I just had to overcome when starting with FCS: how to log out or disconnect successfully from an application that uses Macromedia's pre-build components.
Clearing the chat history Part 1 Popular subject this one. The first part of this tutorial will help you clear the chat history on the clientside.	Stop the SimpleConnect component from remembering a username Find out how you can easily modify the simpleConnect component so that you can choose a different username everytime you visit a particular application.
Clearing the chat history Part 2 Second part which focuses on the serverside code, clearing the shared object. Asta la vista chat history.	Broadcast music with FCS A simple way to irritate anybody connected to your application. David Hasselhoff songs seem to work particularly well - he's big in Germany.
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