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Apple QuickTime User Manual

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Administrators Guide
QuickTime
Streaming Server
Darwin
Streaming Server
LL0329.book Page 1 Wednesday, November 20, 2002 2:09 PM
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Apple QuickTime Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandApple
ModelQuickTime
CategoryServer
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Preface

QuickTime Streaming

Introduces QuickTime Streaming Server (QTSS) and Darwin Streaming Server (DSS).

What Is Streaming?

Explains the concept of media streaming over networks.

About Streaming Servers

Discusses the role and function of streaming servers.

Live Versus On-Demand Delivery

Compares live and on-demand media delivery options.

Simple Setup for Live Video

Illustrates a basic setup for live video streaming.

How Does Streaming Work?

Explains the technical process of streaming media over the internet.

Multicast Versus Unicast

Differentiates between multicast and unicast network transport for streaming.

Relaying Streamed Media

Details how streaming servers can act as relays for media distribution.

The Total Streaming Solution

Describes the QuickTime suite as an end-to-end streaming solution.

The QuickTime Suite

Lists the components of the QuickTime streaming product suite.

More About QTSS and DSS

Highlights key features of QuickTime Streaming Server and Darwin Streaming Server.

For More Information

Provides a list of additional resources for learning about QuickTime streaming.

Getting Started

Setup Overview

Provides an overview of the initial setup process for streaming servers.

Hardware and Software Requirements

Details the necessary hardware and software for streaming.

Server Requirements

Specifies the requirements for QuickTime and Darwin Streaming Servers.

Live Broadcasting Requirements

Lists equipment needed for live audio and video streaming.

Setting Up Your Streaming Server

Step-by-step guide to configuring the streaming server.

Testing Your Setup

Instructions for verifying the streaming server setup.

Managing Your Streaming Server

User Interface and Admin Tool

Describes the web-based Streaming Server Admin interface.

Working With Streaming Server Admin

Explains the functionalities available in Streaming Server Admin.

Viewing Streaming Status

How to monitor the streaming server's current activity.

Starting or Stopping Streaming Service

Procedures for controlling the streaming service.

Working With Connected Users

Managing and viewing information about connected clients.

Changing Server Settings

How to modify various server configurations.

Controlling QuickTime Broadcaster Remotely

Managing QuickTime Broadcaster from a remote location.

Working With General Settings

Configuring general server parameters like media directories.

Working With Port Settings

Managing network port configurations for streaming.

Working With Log Settings

Configuring and managing server log files.

Viewing Error Logs and Access History

Accessing and interpreting server logs for troubleshooting.

Media

Covers handling of media files for streaming.

About Instant-On Streaming

Explains the Instant-On feature for smoother streaming playback.

Preparing Prerecorded Media

Steps for preparing prerecorded media for playlists.

Preparing Audio

Guidelines for preparing MP3 audio files for streaming.

Streaming Media Files With Multiple Sources

Handling media files composed of multiple components.

Streaming File Formats

Supported file formats like .avi, .text, and .wav for streaming.

Applying Hinting to Export Movies

How to apply hinting to movie files for optimized streaming.

Exporting a QuickTime Movie as a Hinted Movie

Detailed process for exporting hinted QuickTime movies.

Improving Hinted Movie Performance

Tips for optimizing the performance of hinted movies.

Session Description Protocol (SDP) Files

Information on SDP files required for streaming broadcasts.

Streaming Live Media

Instructions for streaming live audio and video content.

Viewing Streamed Media From a Client

How client computers view streamed media.

Setting Up a Web Page With Streamed Media

Embedding streamed media into web pages.

MP3 Playlists and Bandwidth Considerations

Creating MP3 playlists and managing bandwidth.

Playlists

Covers the creation and management of playlists.

Using Playlists for Prerecorded Broadcasts

Broadcasting prerecorded media using playlists.

Playlist Management Settings

Configuring playlist settings like name, mode, and repetition.

Creating a Playlist

Step-by-step guide for creating new playlists.

Changing a Playlist

How to edit existing saved playlists.

Deleting a Playlist

Procedures for removing saved playlists.

Relays

Covers the setup and configuration of relay servers.

Working With Relay Settings

Configuring parameters for relay servers.

Setting Up Relays

Step-by-step instructions for setting up relays.

Turning a Relay On or Off

Enabling or disabling active relays.

Security

Covers security measures for streaming servers.

Admin Authentication and SSL

Securing admin access and enabling SSL.

Controlling Access to Streamed Media

Methods for controlling client access to media files.

Creating an Access File

How to create and configure access control files.

Client Requirements for Protected Media

What clients need to access protected media.

Managing User Accounts and Groups

Adding, deleting, and modifying user accounts and groups.

Remote Broadcasting Setup

Configuring automatic unicast broadcasts to separate servers.

Command Execution and Port 80

Using sudo and enabling streaming on port 80.

Firewall and Network Translation Issues

Addressing issues with firewalls and address translation.

Problems

Troubleshooting common streaming server issues.

Admin and Server Startup Issues

Troubleshooting problems with the admin tool and server startup.

Media Streaming Problems

Diagnosing issues when media files do not stream correctly.

Performance and Connectivity Issues

Addressing slow performance and connection failures.

Live Stream and Playlist Issues

Troubleshooting problems with live streams and playlists.

Advanced Topics

Covers advanced configurations and troubleshooting.

IP Address Binding

Binding the server to a single IP address on multihomed machines.

Process Management

How to kill and restart server processes.

Server Preferences and Media Directories

Re-reading preferences and hosting multiple media directories.

Setup Example

Overview and Features

Describes the example setup and its key features for university webcasting.

Preparing the Environment

Steps for preparing the physical location and network for streaming.

Server and Network Configuration

Details server setup, RAM, disk, network card, and firewall configurations.

Live Webcast Setup

Covers broadcaster account, camera, microphone, lighting, and broadcaster setup.

Testing and Archiving

Steps for testing the setup and archiving live presentations.

Glossary

Key Term Definitions

Defines technical terms and abbreviations used in the guide.

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