Category: Glossary

UserAgent refers to the string of information that identifies the web browser, device, or application that a user is utilizing to access a website or web service. It typically includes the browser name, version, operating system, device type, and other relevant details that enable the server to provide an optimized experience to the user. The […]

The Pull Server Region refers to the server that retrieves your live stream from the source server. To ensure smooth functioning, it is recommended to select the Pull Server Region nearest to your source server. For instance, if your source is located in Asia, you may choose either India or Singapore as your Pull Server […]

In live stream pull, the Pull Mode is utilized to choose the source type. For instance, if you’re restreaming an RTMP URL, you must select Pull Mode as RTMP.

RTMP Authentication is a security measure intended to safeguard your stream against unauthorized encoding. This feature allows for the establishment of a username and password, and only permits content to be pushed by an encoder if the correct credentials are supplied. By implementing this security measure, maximum security for your stream is guaranteed during encoding.

A Canonical Name or CNAME record is a type of DNS record that maps an alias name to a true or canonical domain name. CNAME records are typically used to map a subdomain such as www or mail to the domain hosting that subdomain’s content. CDN users can utilize CNAME to mask the 5centsCDN hostname playback […]

Filters are typically linked to transcoding and are mainly utilized to add watermarks/logos to your live stream or video files. Another practical application is to rotate your live stream or video file. The filter option enables the addition of video or image sources to an audio-only stream.

The conversion of a video file into different qualities is referred to as Video Encoding, which facilitates the upscaling and downscaling of video quality. Additionally, this technique is employed for Adaptive Bitrate (ABR) streaming of video files.

In brief, SSL represents Secure Sockets Layer and is the typical technology for securing an internet connection and protecting any confidential information exchanged between two systems from being read or altered by malicious parties, including potentially sensitive personal data.

The purpose of Bandwidth Overage Protection (BWOP) is to restrict bandwidth usage beyond the set limit, resulting in service deactivation once the limit is exceeded. By implementing this safeguard, users can opt to upgrade their bandwidth prior to reaching the threshold.

The health check feature monitors the status of servers at specified intervals and from specific regions. This feature provides real-time visibility into the status of servers, allowing the Traffic Director system to quickly switch to an available server to prevent downtime. This option is critical for ensuring website uptime, as it allows potential issues to […]