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vsalon
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March 1, 2012
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VOD via HDS/HLS

  • March 1, 2012
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Hi,

I just want be sure:

Does installing  Apachie + File Packager and HTTP Origin Module  is enought for vod hls/hds,  or do I have to install FMS also ?

Thanks,

Alon

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    Adobe Employee
    NpComplete
    Adobe Employee
    March 2, 2012

    For HDS-VOD yes.. But as rejemy said- installing apache 4.5 new modules "mod_hlshttp" "mod_jithttp" saves you on prepackaing the content respectively for HLS VOD and HDS VOD delivery. But these modules are not separtely available. You may get them installed under apache only after installing FMS and use them with full functionality only with valid FMS license.

    In case you have FMS license, and your own apache installation you may follow this article for installing these and using these module

    http://knowfms.wordpress.com/2011/09/29/how-to-set-up-your-external-apache-for-hds-and-hls/

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    vsalonAuthor
    Participating Frequently
    March 2, 2012

    Hi Nitin,

    Thank's for the reply.

    I want to understand more of how FMS and Apache are correlated:

    As I understand it, if for example I'm running a live event using RTMP swf player, the FMS server and the player "talk" to each other

    and can decide for example about the bandwidth parameter depending on XML parameters like in the  "Application.xml" (Cache, BufferRatio,BandwidthDetaction).

    The FMS  also responsible of how many live connection it will handle and how it will do it.

    So what happen when moving to HLS and HDS ? Does Apache take the control for all ?

    Thanks,

    Alon

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    Adobe Employee
    SE_0208
    Adobe Employee
    March 7, 2012

    If you are specifically talking about bandwidth detection - its done by respective clients - in case of HDS its done by OSMF player and in terms of HLS its done by Quicktime or in-built Safari player for iOS Devices.

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    rejemy
    Participant
    March 1, 2012

    HDS and HLS are similar concepts but require different file preparation. FMS is not required for either -- it simply makes it easier to publish the streams (and saves disk space) since you don't have to pre-package your assets if you use FMS.

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