Adobe Community: Future of FMS

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1. Nitin Goel,

Jul 17, 2012 12:27 AM in reply to lukalev2

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Thanks for interesting question.

FMS has never depreciated the rtmp (flash streaming protocol). It is just that, it has embraced the new HTML5 streaming protocols like HDS and HLS to go along with the fast moving changes in the video streaming technology.

There are still few good points that might force you to still stream your video on rtmp rather than HTML5 protocols.

If you have read about the FMS 4.5 and 5.0 releases, they were majorly on the front to provide best streaming support for the HLS and HDS tecnology. We understand the need to provide the best support for the protocols that are required by our customers to stream their videos.

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2. lukalev2,

Jul 17, 2012 12:46 AM in reply to Nitin Goel

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Thanks for the cheering answer! Bosses just want to be sure we're on the right path .

Do you know maybe when FMS 5.0 will be released?

Best regards,

Luka

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3. Nitin Goel,

Jul 17, 2012 1:31 AM in reply to lukalev2

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It already. Though we have rebranded it to AMS (Adobe Media Server)

more news : http://blogs.adobe.com/ktowes/2012/05/announcing-adobe-media-server-5- and-adobe-access-4.html

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4. lukalev2,

Jul 17, 2012 2:58 AM in reply to Nitin Goel

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Now i'm a little confused.

1. whats the difference between the two?

2. i can't find the AMS 5.0 in the store.

Our company's goal is to create a video gallery with tutorial, conference, help, interview, etc videos for our customers to watch on our portal.

We already have 1000+ videos in wmv format which we would convert to MP4 and display them to customers with every browser, device and platform.

I've already setup FMS 4.5, added a JW player and stream rtmp, hls, hds test videos which display well on: IE, FF, Chrome, Opera, iOS, Android, etc.

My question was just about the future of Adobe's media streaming if we deploy our gallery on FMS 4.5. Will we be able to upgrade FMS 4.5 when new standard's arrive?

Should we go for AMS 5.0?

Thanks again,

Luka

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5. namitagrawal,

Jul 17, 2012 5:49 AM in reply to lukalev2

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Currently AMS 5 (Linux) is available via FLP channel only. However you can always get an Amazon Web Service Access to AMS 5 through this link

http://www.adobe.com/products/amazon-web-services.html

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6. lukalev2,

Jul 17, 2012 10:35 AM in reply to namitagrawal

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Thanks for answer about AMS 5. I think it does not suite us in this phase.

What about my questions about the differences between FMS 4.5 and AMS 5.0?

And more important question i've asked: Will we be able to upgrade FMS 4.5 when new standard's arrive?

Thanks,

Luka

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7. JayCharles,

Jul 17, 2012 11:02 AM in reply to lukalev2

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Some clarification on the responses to this thread:

1. HLS is currently implemented in iOS (ipod, ipad, iphone), Safari for Mac, and -some- versions of android, but not all (mainly 4.0+), and the android implementations are spotty at this point. HLS does not work on other browsers via the HTML5 <video> tag.

2. HDS is only supported by Flashplayer and Air, and will not work using an HTML5 <video> tag in any browser.

3. Adobe has discontinued the Flashplayer for Android, and will remove it from the play store as of August 15. What this means is that an android device that doesn't already have the flashplayer installed, and does not support HLS cannot receive streams from FMS unless they are served as progressive download via Apache, which will work only for VOD and not for live streams. In this scenario, if you want live or streaming of VOD, you're stuck with RTSP, which is currently not supported by FMS.

@lukalev2 - Keep in mind that the landscape of video technologies is changing rapidly, and regardless of what solution or workflow you choose, you'll be making changes in the coming years... there's no getting around that.

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8. namitagrawal,

Jul 19, 2012 9:19 PM in reply to lukalev2

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Regarding the difference between FMS 4.5 and AMS 5 please see this excerpt from Product Manager's blog post

Adobe Media Server 5 extends the innovation around Protected HTTP Dynamic Streaming (“PHDS”) which allows you to not worry about protection, just enable the encryption and protection and let Adobe do the rest. This release introduces Protected HLS streaming (“PHLS”) which uses the protection system to deliver the content license to the native IOS app without requiring a license server! So now you can deliver HTTP content to both native apps running on Apple devices and Flash-enabled devices using the same powerful Adobe Access client but without the Adobe Access license server. This technology is perfect for live events, news, sports or concerts, or if you just want to protect your video content without a complicated setup. We have juiced up the server with a much higher performing dynamic packager and encryption system that supports on demand and live streaming over both HDS and HLS that will power some of the most impressive events in 2012 that will change the way we think of multi-screen video. We have also extended the server’s utilities for offline media packaging to include HLS segmenting and encryption so you can prepare all your content in advance.

Regd upgrade query, do you already have FMS 4.5 or were planning to buy one? AMS 5 is also available through Value Added reseller channel even now

see the VAS list here - http://www.adobe.com/products/flashmediaserver/fmsp/var.html

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9. tholyoak,

Jul 20, 2012 11:57 AM in reply to JayCharles

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Does that mean live streaming to Android will not be possible in as little as a month??

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10. tholyoak,

Jul 20, 2012 12:06 PM in reply to namitagrawal

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I'm currently using the Cloudformation template to bring up FMS 4.5 instances. I don't see one for AMS 5. Would I be better off creating an EC2 instance with the AMS5 AMI, or does FMS 4.5 work just as well at producing HDS and HLS streams simultaneously? (All I need to do is provide live streaming to PC, Android, Apple, and Roku devices.)

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11. namitagrawal,

Jul 22, 2012 11:27 PM in reply to tholyoak

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Adobe Integrated Runtime (AIR) packaged Apps for Android is also a viable option for VoD/Live

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12. namitagrawal,

Jul 22, 2012 11:28 PM in reply to tholyoak

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Unless you are trying to do DRM for iOS , FMS 4.5 should also serve you equally well.

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13. tholyoak,

Jul 23, 2012 7:21 AM in reply to namitagrawal

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I see. But Flash will no longer be supported in a web browser, correct?

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14. tholyoak,

Jul 23, 2012 7:21 AM in reply to namitagrawal

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Thanks. That's exactly what I needed to know.

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15. dejanp777,

Aug 2, 2012 7:15 AM in reply to namitagrawal

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So if we build AIR packed App for Android, it will be able to connect to FMS with RTMP and work just fine like it is regular flash player in some browser on Windows?

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