{"id":8719,"date":"2023-07-13T10:23:03","date_gmt":"2023-07-13T10:23:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mslive.co.in\/blog\/?p=8719"},"modified":"2023-08-16T08:49:34","modified_gmt":"2023-08-16T08:49:34","slug":"best-streaming-server-in-chennai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mslive.co.in\/blog\/best-streaming-server-in-chennai\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Reasons to Use Content Distribution Networks When Broadcasting Live Video"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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According to internet marketing guru Neil Patel, \u201cLive streaming<\/a> is accessible and beneficial to everyone, and it\u2019s time you started using it.\u201d This post will look at Content Distribution Networks or CDNs<\/a>. Content Distribution Networks exist to speed up the delivery of content online, and they\u2019re essential for online live video and streaming<\/a>.<\/p>

In this post, we\u2019re going to look at how the Content Distribution Networks<\/a> function. Then, we\u2019re going to dive into five reasons you should use a CDN for live streaming<\/a>. These reasons revolve around latency, scalability, security, user experience, and global delivery.<\/p>

Finally, at the end of this article, we\u2019ll look at how to get access to powerful Content Distribution Networks for your live broadcast<\/a>. Read on to learn how.<\/p>

How Content Distribution Networks Work<\/strong><\/p>

To understand how Content Distribution Networks<\/a> work, you need to understand how the internet works. When you open your web browser and type in a website URL, that request is routed over the internet to the \u201corigin server<\/a>\u201d of the site you\u2019re trying to reach.<\/p>

This server<\/a> (a computer that exists to \u201cserve\u201d content) then sends you the webpage, photo, video<\/a>, or other content you have requested. However, this process can be slow if the server<\/a> is overloaded. For example, if thousands or millions of other people are trying to access the same content, the server may be completely overloaded. The geographic distance can make a difference as well. If you\u2019re in Mexico City and the server is located in Beijing, loading your website may take a while.<\/p>

A video streaming CDN<\/a> can speed up this process. This is done via a network of servers<\/a> that are located around the world. Content Distribution Networks function by dynamically caching content on these servers. Then, when users request a given video stream<\/a>, they are connected to the nearest server on the CDN network<\/a>, instead of the to the origin server.<\/p>

This increases speed and security and provides a number of other benefits that we\u2019ll explore next.<\/p>

Five Reasons to Use a Video Streaming CDN for Live Video<\/strong><\/p>

Let\u2019s look at five reasons to use a Content Distribution Network for live video streaming<\/a>.<\/p>

1. Reduced latency<\/strong><\/p>

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Latency<\/a> refers to the lag time between an event taking place in real-life, and that event is displayed on the screen of a user watching the live stream<\/a>. High latency isn\u2019t a problem\u2014until it is. For example, if your audience is watching the final minutes of a live streaming sports<\/a> game, then someone texts them: \u201cToo bad we lost!\u201d<\/p>

Because of latency, their experience has been ruined. There are many other use-cases in which latency can be problematic. For this reason, streamers generally try to keep video latency low<\/a>.<\/p>

Using a CDN reduces latency<\/a>. This provides users with a better experience and makes your streams more successful. There are also sometimes special services available to further reduce latency.<\/p>

2. Scale to any traffic load<\/strong><\/p>

Streaming video<\/a> requires data. In a traditional website scenario, the more users visit your website, the greater the load there is on your live streaming server<\/a>. If your servers\u2019 processing power is overloaded, it will run very slowly. In the worst case, it may crash entirely.<\/p>

One-third of all online<\/a> activity is spent watching video<\/a>. That\u2019s an insane amount of bandwidth.<\/p>

A CDN<\/a> allows you to scale dynamically to any size load. By spreading the load between a large number of servers<\/a>, you can successfully live stream<\/a> to an audience of millions without compromising quality. If you\u2019re streaming<\/a> massively popular events, or if your stream goes viral, don\u2019t get caught unprepared.<\/p>

3. Increase security and redundancy<\/strong><\/p>

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Security firms are measuring an increase in piracy, hacking, and other digital attacks. Many different industries are vulnerable. Content Distribution Networks<\/a> provides a wide range of security benefits.<\/p>

Most basically, a CDN<\/a> has a large staff dedicated to monitoring and responding to cyber-attacks. You gain a powerful ally when working with a CDN as they are certain to implement modern security technologies and encryption. A CDN also allows you to mitigate many common attacks, such as DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service).<\/p>

Best of all, a CDN<\/a> increases redundancy and reduces the load on the origin point of your broadcasts<\/a>. Even if you experience a total failure due to attacks on one location, there are plenty of other servers<\/a> that you can count on.<\/p>

4. Better user experience<\/strong><\/p>

Online videos<\/a> with a start-up time exceeding as little as two seconds have significantly higher streaming video<\/a> abandonment rates. Each incremental second beyond that propels another 6% of viewers to jump ship.<\/p>

This demonstrates that delivering a high-quality video<\/a> experience to users is essential. Using a CDN helps you to deliver a video stream<\/a> at several different quality levels simultaneously. This provides each user with a stream that is adapted to their device and their internet connection.<\/p>

For users, quality includes a number of factors. These include bitrate, resolution, and much more. A CDN<\/a> allows you to maximize quality and reduce buffering issues as easily as possible.<\/p>

5. Globalize your content<\/strong><\/p>

79 percent of all global consumer web traffic will come from video<\/a> by 2018. Users are everywhere in the modern world. Your stream<\/a> might reach viewers on six continents at once. Economies located everywhere are booming and changing the boundaries within which we do business.<\/p>

To provide a good user experience for that global audience, you need to reach everyone equally. Doing that with servers<\/a> located in a central location is essentially impossible. A CDN<\/a>, in contrast, is able to deliver content to a global audience using servers<\/a> that are close to their location.<\/p>

When a CDN has servers<\/a> located close to users, this is known as \u201cPoint of Presence.\u201d The Akamai CDN<\/a>, for example, has more than 233,000 servers in over 130 countries. This provides the highest possible level of quality to users.<\/p>

A CDN<\/a> is the best strategy for reaching your audience, wherever they may be located around the world.<\/p>

How to Get Access to Powerful Content Distribution Networks at Competitive Prices<\/strong><\/p>

There are two ways to access the services of Content Distribution Networks<\/a>. The first is to sign up directly for their services<\/a>. However, some users may find this approach isn\u2019t ideal. Direct CDN<\/a> contracts can be confusing and technically difficult to set up. Pricing is complex and depends on a wide range of factors.<\/p>

The second method, which we recommend, is to sign up for a video streaming platform<\/a> that partners with a CDN. While not all video streaming platforms<\/a> partner with a CDN, many of the best do. This option provides you with access to a powerful CDN and comprehensive professional tools for live broadcasting<\/a>. Also, OVP pricing is simpler and setup is easy.<\/p>

In addition, an OVP provides a wide range of tools specific to online video and live streaming<\/a>. These tools are custom-built to provide functions for monetization, analytics, playlists, video<\/a> API, and more.<\/p>

Conclusion<\/strong><\/p>

Hopefully, this information has helped you understand what Content Distribution Networks<\/a> are, and how they work. The five reasons we\u2019ve highlighted here are a good reason to look into using a CDN when broadcasting live video streams<\/a>.<\/p>

However, as we\u2019ve written, we recommend using a video streaming<\/a> solution that partners with the best CDN. Here at Mslive<\/a>, we work with Akamai, the oldest and largest\u2014and one of the fastest\u2014CDNs<\/a> in the world. Akamai delivers between 15 and 30 percent of the world\u2019s total web traffic. That\u2019s a stunning amount of data, and they deal with it well.<\/p>

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