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Do I need SmartMEDIA if I don't deliver channels, I only want to provide VoD?

If you are only providing VoD services, you will only need SmartMEDIA when using specific VoD stream delivery protocols:

  • HTTP-based protocols (HLS, DASH): You will not need SmartMEDIA or other media servers for stream delivery. A single server for content preparation is sufficient. After preparation, content can be published on standard HTTP servers for subscriber access.

  • RTSP protocol support: You will need SmartMEDIA or other media servers for stream delivery. This scenario applies when supporting legacy set-top boxes (STBs) that do not support HLS or DASH protocols. A separate license is required.

For legacy STB deployments, consider upgrading to devices that support HLS or DASH protocols to eliminate the need for streaming servers.

Transcoding

Can I decrypt or transcode the stream with SmartMEDIA?

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