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Wowza Streaming Engine Tutorial

Wowza Streaming Engine is a powerful, customizable streaming server for delivering live and on-demand video and audio content. Here's a step-by-step guide to get started:

Step 1: Install Wowza Streaming Engine

  1. Download Wowza Streaming Engine:

    • Visit the official Wowza website: http://www.wowza.com.

    • Sign up or log in and download the installation package for your operating system.

  2. Install on Your System:

    • For Windows:

        Double-click the installer and follow the on-screen instructions.

    • For Linux:

        chmod +x WowzaStreamingEngine-<version>.bin
  sudo ./WowzaStreamingEngine-<version>.bin

  3. Start the Wowza Service:

    • Windows: Use the Wowza Streaming Engine Manager shortcut.

    • Linux:

        sudo service WowzaStreamingEngine start
  sudo service WowzaStreamingEngineManager start

  4. Access the Admin Interface:

    • Open your browser and go to http://<your-server-ip>:8088.

    • Log in using the credentials provided during installation.

Step 2: Configure Wowza Streaming Engine

  1. Set Up a Live Application:

    • In the admin interface, navigate to Applications.

    • Create a new application (e.g., live) or use the default.

    • Configure the streaming protocol (RTMP, HLS, MPEG-DASH).

  2. Configure Playback:

    • Enable playback options like HLS or RTMP based on your audience and device support.

  3. Configure Security:

    • Set up secure token authorization, IP whitelists, or DRM to protect your streams.

Step 3: Stream Content

  1. For Live Streaming:

    • Use a live encoder like OBS, Wirecast, or Wowza GoCoder.

    • Set the stream URL in your encoder:

        rtmp://<your-server-ip>:1935/live

    • Start streaming from your encoder.

  2. For On-Demand Streaming:

    • Upload video files to the Wowza server directory:

        <Wowza-Install-Directory>/content/

    • Access the files via a playback URL:

        http://<your-server-ip>:1935/vod/<file-name>/playlist.m3u8

Step 4: Test Playback

  1. RTMP Playback:

    • Use VLC or a compatible player.

    • Stream URL example:

        rtmp://<your-server-ip>:1935/live/<stream-name>

  2. HLS Playback:

    • Open the URL in a browser or a player like VLC:

        http://<your-server-ip>:1935/live/<stream-name>/playlist.m3u8

Step 5: Monitor and Optimize Streams

  1. Monitor Usage:

    • Use the Server Monitor section in the admin panel to view active streams, bandwidth, and connected clients.

  2. Optimize for Performance:

    • Adjust transcoding settings.

    • Use a CDN (e.g., Akamai, Cloudflare) for scalability.

Step 6: Advanced Features

  1. DVR (Digital Video Recorder):

    • Enable DVR to allow viewers to pause, rewind, and resume live streams.

  2. Adaptive Bitrate Streaming:

    • Configure multiple output streams with different bitrates for adaptive playback.

  3. Modules and APIs:

    • Use Wowza's APIs and server-side modules to integrate advanced functionality.

Resources

Wowzastreaming