Ability to control LabVIEW VIs through a standard Web browser

Ability to control LabVIEW VIs through a standard Web browser?
Do you know where I can get information on doing this?
I want to be able to control Labview Vis through the web.
Best regards,
Krispiekream
Solved!
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http://zone.ni.com/devzone/cda/tut/p/id/4791
Best regards,
Krispiekream

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