StreamingServer
StreamingServer is a software platform that receives, processes, and delivers media streams to end users over a network. It is a core component of modern streaming infrastructures, capable of handling live broadcasts, on-demand libraries, or both. A StreamingServer may run on premises, in the cloud, or as part of a distributed content delivery network, and is typically complemented by encoders, storage, and delivery networks.
Primary functions include ingesting incoming streams, transcoding or encoding to multiple codecs and bitrates, packaging into
Protocols and formats commonly supported include RTMP or RTSP for ingest, and HTTP-based adaptive streaming such
Architecturally, StreamingServers can run as a single instance or as part of a scalable cluster. They are
Typical use cases include live events, round-the-clock video libraries, and surveillance or enterprise streams. Security and