Working with Flash Media Server at Influxis hosting
Flash Media Server (FMS) is a proprietary data and media server from Adobe Systems (originally a Macromedia product). This server works with the Flash Player runtime to create media driven, multiuser RIAs (Rich Internet Applications). The server uses ActionScript 1, an ECMAScript based scripting language, for server-side logic. Prior to version 2, it was known as Flash Communication Server.
Flash Media Server is a hub, Flash based applications connect to the hub using Real Time Messaging Protocol (RTMP). The server can send and receive data to and from the connected users with live web FLV player installed. Connected clients can make Remote procedure calls (RPC) on the server-side and the server can call methods on specific clients. A SharedObject can be used to synchronize complicated data structures and call remote methods on multiple clients in one go by having clients subscribe to a shared object. Standard ActionScript objects are transported across the NetConnection using the Action Message Format (AMF) which is handled transparently by the server and flash client.
The server also allows users to receive and publish net streams. When viewing a net stream the user can either create their own to view a remotely stored Flash Video (FLV) or the server can instantiate a net stream and play a video on it, the latter method means that every user will be at the same point in the video when they subscribe to it as they are all viewing the same stream.
The FMS streams video, audio and data files in real time for Flash based interactive applications.
Influxis is a specialist in Adobe Flash Media Interactive Server 3.5 (FMS or FMIS). FMS powers interactive Flash applications including on-demand and live video broadcasts, real time communications, interactive classroom environments, multi-user collaboration, multi-player gaming, audio streaming, live data streaming, and more.
Our services include hosting, pre-built applications, and FMS user resources, which make Flash Media Server affordable and easy to begin working with immediately.
Top Ten Reasons To Choose Influxis (from his website)
- FMS Experts: Influxis is the only FMS specialist in the market, and supported by an internal team of professional Flash experts and developers.
- Adobe Partnership: Influxis is privy to the latest Adobe information, beta programs, and among the first to market new FMS products.
- Pricing Tiers: Influxis offers pricing plans to accommodate all levels, from small scale experimental to a full dedicated server network for the most robust applications.
- Pre-built Applications: Influxis has built an entire library of customizable applications for your use. All come with .FLA files, and come with URL’s for easy linking or you can embed the code directly into your website. Or an easy file download and upload to your website. All designed to get you started fast.
- We’re Developers Too: Our staff are all full-time FMS developers – we understand. We offer help with minor modifications to your applications. Also find a bevy of resources available including Influxis Labs, FAQ’s, Forums, Tutorials, and our own in-house developer staff.
- Customer Service: Influxis strives to go the extra mile and provide friendly and knowledgeable staff to assist you whether it is just getting started or resolving an issue.
- Easy to Use & Get Started Immediately: Your Influxis account is activated immediately upon sign up, and the Influxis Wizard file manager makes it easy to organize your files, upload new applications, and you have complete control over your account settings.
- Worldwide Network: Influxis has an international network (US and European locations) for fast delivery and streaming to all reaches of the world. We also can integrate our specialized Flash Media Interactive Server network with any third party CDN with our hybrid FMS/CDN solution.
- No Contracts: Month-to-month service provides you flexibility for short-term projects and advertising campaigns. Event pricing is also available.
- Customers Trust Us: Customers include Fortune 500 companies, world-class universities, advertising agencies, government services, professional sports, developers, and many more who entrust us to host their FMS applications.
I would like to add a point in this list, something I value so much about Influxis, it is they are one of the biggest sponsors in all flash scene, they are present if not all, in the majority of events related to this sector.
Well all this by way of introduction, here I leave 2 examples using FMS, the first is a pre-built application that offers Influxis , is a simple chat but set in a 3D scene. The second example is made by my, it is a example of SharedObject, this is the simplest way to keep customers connected between them, are very useful and easy to use. I am currently developing an interactive whiteboard, I hope to have it soon.
Last but not least, I would like to speak about my experience using Influxis. I didn’t know nothing about FMS, but start with it was very easy. The control panel of Influxis was very helpful to start with FMS, is very simple to handle the server with it (load-unload project, create new projects, setup domains to work with your apps, etc), algo is very nice to have the pre-built applications to see what you can do or directly to use it. Besides the disposition of the support team is remarkable, it is a pleasure to engage with them, so that others say to recommend Influxis and hosting solution for their projects with FMS, have very flexible prices, so I find it very handy for all (plans from $6 a month). Look at his website and see what I’m talking about.
Pre-Builded App Massiva3D
SharedObject example
Open the example 2 times clicking the image, then drag the logos and you will see how update both windows.
