PeerTube Hosting: What It Needs and What to Run It On
PeerTube hosting: the FAQ says 200 viewers per Gbit/s, but its test served 1,000. Why, and what server to run it on.
RTMP vs HLS: Which Protocol Fits Your Live Stream?
RTMP vs HLS compared: why HLS sits at least three segments behind live, what plays in browsers, and when to use both.
PHP Vulnerability: What PHP2Shell Is and How to Patch It
The PHP vulnerability PHP2Shell allows unauthenticated code execution. Fixed versions, risk by setup and how to patch.
What Is RTMP? Real-Time Messaging Protocol Explained
What is RTMP? How a live stream travels from OBS to YouTube, why the protocol outlived Flash, and what Enhanced RTMP adds: HEVC and AV1.
Nginx RTMP Server: How to Set It Up and What to Run It On
Set up an Nginx RTMP server, lock it down (the module has no TLS) and size the server. One 1 Gbps port serves about 166 viewers at 6 Mbps.
Hardware Transcoder: GPU, ASIC or CPU? How to Compare Them
The same GPU shows up as 16 or 60 streams depending on the source. How to compare a hardware transcoder on streams, quality and cost.
What Is Video Transcoding? A Complete Beginner’s Guide
What is video transcoding? How one video becomes versions for every screen, and why a ten-minute clip can take 30 seconds or 25 minutes.
Video Transcoding Server: CPU, GPU, and What to Check Before You Rent
Choosing a video transcoding server? CPU or GPU, how to measure capacity on your footage, and why an H100 has no video encoder.
Consumer SSD in a Server: When It Works and When It Doesn’t
A consumer SSD in server use is a bet on how much you write. When the bet pays off, when it fails, and what to ask your provider.
What Is SSD? A Complete Beginner’s Guide
What is SSD? Flash storage with no moving parts, and a write limit many buyers overlook. How SSDs work and where servers use them.