Working with QuickTime

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Streaming Server

In this chapter you will find commands you can use to configure and manage the QuickTime Streaming Server service.

Streaming is the delivery of media, such as movies and live presentations, over a network in real time. A streaming server sends the media to a client computer, which plays the media as it is delivered. With streaming, no files are downloaded to the viewer’s hard disk. This chapter describes the commands used to configure and manage the QuickTime Streaming Server.

Understanding QuickTime Streaming Server

Mac OS X Server version 10.4 includes the latest version of the popular QuickTime Streaming Server, providing a complete solution for streaming live and on-demand media to audiences everywhere. Mac OS X Server makes it easy and affordable to enhance and extend the reach of your communications with rich video and audio content.

QuickTime is one of the most versatile, cost-effective platforms for creating, playing, and streaming digital media over the Internet. It supports all the latest digital media standards, including H.264, AAC, MP3, MPEG-4, and 3GPP, so your content can be played anywhere using standards-compliant media players.

Performing QTSS Service Tasks

You can use the serveradmin tool to start QTSS service, or you can use the quicktimestreamingserver tool to specify additional service parameters when you start the service.

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Apple Mac OS X Server manual Understanding QuickTime Streaming Server, Performing Qtss Service Tasks