Getting started
Refer to the tutorials and resources on this page to get started with Flash Media Server.
Basic concepts in depth |
Adobe Media Server technical overview
Read about the real-time media server that delivers streaming music, video blogging, video messaging, multimedia chat environments, real-time datacasting, and multiuser gaming to Adobe Flash Player, Adobe AIR, Apple iOS, and Mac OS.
Common uses for the server
Get an overview of capturing and broadcasting live video, broadcasting recorded video, multicasting live video within the enterprise, broadcasting video with advertising, and integrating video with interactive applications.
Build your skills |
Learn how to use the various features of Adobe Media Server by drilling down on specific topics.
Beginner's guide to installing Flash Media Server
Walk through the steps of a basic installation of the server for development purposes. (Updated for FMS 4.5)
Beginner's guide to streaming video with Flash Media Server
Learn the basics of streaming a video using the new video-on-demand service.
Beginner's guide to streaming audio through Flash Media Server
Learn about basic audio streaming using the new FLVPlayback 2.5 component as well as ActionScript 3.
Beginner's guide to streaming live video with Flash Media Server
Create a live video stream from your webcam or other source using Flash and Flash Media Live Encoder.
Live dynamic streaming and DVR for non-developers
Set up a dynamic streaming environment and sample application without any coding.
H.264 for the rest of us
Read this video compression guide to understand F4V-specific settings in Adobe Media Encoder and Flash Media Encoding Server.
Reference and documentation |
