What protocols do the Windows Media, RealPlayer, and Flash plugins use for streaming?
A. They use these protocols: •Windows Media — Microsoft Media Server (MMS) is a proprietary streaming media protocol that Microsoft developed for use with its streaming media products. •RealPlayer — Real Time Streaming Protocol (RTSP) is an industry-standard streaming protocol that the Internet Engineering Task Force developed to control the delivery of data over a network in real time. •Flash — Hypertext Transport Protocol (HTTP) is an industry-standard protocol for stateless connections and data delivery over a network. By default, most firewall configurations permit HTTP traffic.
