Make sure, your SAM-Layout showing Encoder, Click on the + Sign to add a radio streaming Enter your registration key, if available.

We recommend not changing any of the other settings

Change the default database settings and enter your root password from earlier.

You can simply click “next” the rest of the time.ĬLICK HERE to Download SAM 4.2.2.zip and install SAM Broadcaster, following the installer’s instructions.Īfter that’s done, run SAM Broadcaster to wrap up the installation process. When installing MySQL, don’t change the program’s defaults, except when it asks to specify a root password (make sure to write it down for later use). Before going on, read this Help Document to decide which database is best for you.īefore you start, make sure MySQL is installed on your computer.ĬLICK HERE(for mysql-4.0.26.zip) to download and install MySQL v4.0.26 which is the currently recommended version for SAM 4.2.2.ĭownload MYSQL to your Desktop then unzip it then read the READ-ME file for instructions I will always recommend MySQL - Database. it is recommended for large music libraries and for stations that need simple web integration. The only drawback is that it’s a fairly heavy download. Plus, the community edition of MySQL is free. It’s fast and used for most open-source languages like PHP. Installing MySQL is quite simple and worth the effort. This means downloading and installing MySQL separately, and before you install SAM Broadcaster. So MySQL or MS SQL might be a better option if Web integration is high on your list of priorities. Also, while there’s no problem integrating Firebird with dynamic PHP, ASP, or other Web languages, many developers don’t have experience working with Firebird.

As such, it’s best to use another database if your music library contains more than 20,000 tracks. Firebird is slightly slower than MySQL or MS SQL.

Users who don’t want to go through the hassle of installing a database server separately will appreciate this option. Before you install SAM Broadcaster - Seletec the right Database:įirebird is already packaged with the SAM Broadcaster installation file.

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