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Does true streaming video require special servers?

April 26, 2017require servers special streaming video

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Does true streaming video require special servers?

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Yes. Streaming video requires special server software that allows for communication between the server and the media player. A progressive download video file can be served from a standard web server, however a large amount of bandwidth must be available in order for the file to be quickly and efficiently delivered to the viewer.

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Yes. Streaming video requires special server software that enables the server to actually communicate with the viewer’s video player in order to determine what is the best speed in which to stream the video. A progressive download video file can be served from a standard web server.