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NetzwerkeStreaming is a term used to describe the transmission and playback of multimedia content over computer networks in real time or near real time. It encompasses the end-to-end process from content creation and encoding to delivery and viewing, across local networks or the public Internet. The concept is central to modern media delivery, online education, live events, and enterprise communications.

Typical workflow and architecture involve an encoder that compresses raw video and audio, followed by a packager or multiplexer that prepares the stream into adaptive bitrates. A content delivery network or delivery network distributes the media to end users, where a player in a web browser or app retrieves and decodes the streams for playback. Adaptive bitrate streaming dynamically adjusts the quality to match network conditions, improving continuity and user experience.

Protocols and formats commonly used in NetzwerkeStreaming include HLS and DASH for segmented delivery, RTMP and RTSP for legacy or specialized workflows, and WebRTC for real-time communications. Codecs such as H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC, and VP9 are used to compress video, while audio codecs may include AAC or Opus. Containers like MP4 and MKV are widespread, with streaming-specific packaging for ABR.

Security and rights management are important, often involving encryption and digital rights management (DRM) schemes such as Widevine or PlayReady, as well as access controls and watermarking. Applications span entertainment, sports, education, corporate communications, and live event broadcasting, while challenges include latency, scalability, interoperability, and bandwidth variability.