Category: Glossary

Refers to media streams (live or VOD) played or broadcast using VLC Media Player. VLC supports streaming via protocols like RTMP, HLS, RTP, and more.

HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure) ensures encrypted communication between the browser and server. HSTS (HTTP Strict Transport Security) is a response header that forces the browser to only use HTTPS and prevents fallback to HTTP, enhancing security by blocking downgrade attacks.

A type of DNS record that maps a domain name to an IPv6 address. It is similar to an A record, which maps to IPv4, but for networks using IPv6 addressing.

A format used to describe multimedia sessions in streaming or conferencing applications. It defines session parameters such as codec, media type, IP address, and port number. Commonly used in SIP and WebRTC.

dig is a command-line DNS lookup tool. Using dig <domain> SOA retrieves the Start of Authority (SOA) record, which contains administrative information about the domain, such as the primary nameserver and contact details.

A unique alphanumeric code provided by Instagram Live (for select users or through third-party tools) to initiate a live stream from an external encoder to Instagram. Instagram does not officially support RTMP streaming natively but may offer limited access through third-party integration.

Refers to the bitrate required for streaming or encoding a video at a resolution of 2560×1440 (QHD) at 60 frames per second. For high-quality streams, the recommended bitrate is between 9,000 to 18,000 Kbps, depending on compression and platform.

SMIL (Synchronized Multimedia Integration Language) is an XML-based file used in streaming (e.g., with Wowza) to define multi-bitrate streams:

If you have a .pfx or .pem file, use OpenSSL to extract the private key: Or for a .crt and .key pair, your private key is in the .key file.

Accessing the Wowza Streaming Engine: