Hello.
I've build a simple Form app. I want to find out what options do I have to make it communicate with a server.
My app does(wants to do) the following things:
1 - Log in to the server using an username and password.
2 - Send every 15 minutes the uptime of the computer and other information, like memory usage, cpu usage etc.
I'm a starter in windows programming but I've managed to build up my application to the point I have to ask for help for the comms.
First thing that got in my mind, connect to a mysql server and exchange data with it. Very unsecure. Someone can decompile my program and see what is the username and password for mysql.
Second, I thought of using PHP+mySQL on the server and just send via urls http://www.example.com/login.php?username=user&password=pass. Which sounds good but I make my life to complicated.
Third, I looked for Apache Tomcat Server. Adrian != Java so it's out of the question.
Forth, sockets. I think this is the best choice. Still, I have no idea how to do that. Can you please guide me in the right direction? I would appreciate it very much. If sockets is the best options, please give me a head start.
I found this but it's too complicated for me.
Respect!
Adrian