which approach is better for remote diagnostics-TCP/Ip or datasockets?

[zluto]

hi,
am working on a remote diagnostics project and would want to know whether to use TCP/IP or data sockets for my application. any related links regarding the procedure to be followed while creating and using datasockets would also prove helpful.

[JLS]

Hello,

I think you'll find the following resource useful:

TCP/IP and DataSocket LabVIEW User Group Presentation

Link: http://zone.ni.com/devzone/learningcenter.nsf/webmain/E9913176F1E7581C86256E68007DD91E

Description:  Download this presentation to learn about the history of TCP/IP and how you can develop TCP/IP applications in LabVIEW. You will also see how to develop client/server LabVIEW applications using DataSocket technology. This LabVIEW User Group Presentaiton includes a PowerPoint presentation along with two step-by-step exercises for a 1/2 day LabVIEW User Group Meeting.

You'll find more information by searching for keywords such as tcp, tcp/ip, and datasocket - many of these are good starting points!  There are also shipping examples with LabVIEW which are complete with descriptions.  These will help you start programming in addition to the other resources.  You can launch the example finder from Help -Find Examples... in LabVIEW - again, searching keywords such as tcp, tcp/ip, or datasocket will give you lists of examples.

I hope this helps!

Best Regards,

JLS