Components of the Enterprise-Class Server Infrastructure:

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  1. Content Delivery Network (CDN):

    • Positioned at the top of the chart.
    • Distributes content to Edge Servers located in multiple geographical regions.
  2. Origin Servers:

    • Centrally located, feeding content to both the CDN and Edge Servers.
    • Handle raw video storage and initial processing.
  3. Transcoding Servers:

    • Connected to the Origin Servers.
    • Convert raw video into various bitrates and formats compatible with HLS and MPEG-DASH.
  4. Storage Servers:

    • Linked to both Origin and Transcoding Servers.
    • Store transcoded files, making them accessible for streaming via different protocols.
  5. Load Balancer:

    • Positioned between the Transcoding Servers and the CDN/Edge Servers.
    • Manages traffic to ensure optimal performance and avoid overloads.
  6. Edge Servers:

    • Located closer to end-users in various global locations.
    • Receive media content from the CDN and deliver it to user devices, ensuring faster, more reliable streaming.
  7. Streaming Protocols (HLS & MPEG-DASH):

    • Processed by the Transcoding Servers and distributed by both the CDN and Edge Servers.
  8. User Devices:

    • Positioned at the bottom.
    • Represent a variety of devices (smartphones, tablets, TVs) accessing content via HLS and MPEG-DASH streams, with content often delivered by the nearest Edge Server.