What is OTT Suite VMS?

The VMS system is designed around a template-based approach, empowering end users to incorporate their unique data into the system and utilize them as templates. 

The VMS offers various working logics to accommodate different content uploading methods:

1. Uploading content to the system via the user interface:

This method is the default option and serves as the primary means of content upload. Even if alternative methods are utilized, content notifications are still managed through the panel.

2. Uploading content to the system via FTP:

By enabling FTP usage, users can conveniently send their content to FTP servers within the system using FTP protocols.

3. Uploading content to the system via an in-house drop folder:

Users have the option to transmit content to a server within their company. However, certain access requirements need to be fulfilled in this case:

• • Worker servers must have HTTPS access to the VMS API.
  • Worker servers must have access to Kafka.
  • Drop servers must have HTTPS access to the VMS API

4. Uploading content to the system via on-premises FTP (multiple workspaces can use the same FTP):

• • Users can leverage an FTP server within their company to upload content to the system. Similar to the previous method, specific access requirements must be met:
  • Worker servers must have HTTPS access to the VMS API.
  • Worker servers must have access to Kafka.
  • Worker servers must have HTTP/S access to the FTP server.
  • FTP server/s must have access to the MySQL database.
  • VMS APIs must have access to the FTP MySQL.
  • VMS APIs must have access to the FTP servers.
  • The FTP server must have HTTPS access to the VMS API.

Erstream Origin Product offers robust support for various options to accommodate your specific requirements: 

(a) VOD content hosted as a clean FMP4 archive (MPEG-DASH or SMOOTH STREAMING):

• • The Erstream Origin Product enables hosting of VOD content in a clean FMP4 archive format, compatible with both MPEG-DASH and Smooth Streaming protocols.
  • The output can be delivered in clean or encrypted (DRM or AES) formats, supporting HLS, MPEG-DASH, or Smooth Streaming delivery methods.

(b) VOD content hosted as an encrypted (DRM) FMP4 archive (MPEG-DASH):

• • In this option, the Erstream Origin Product allows hosting of VOD content in an encrypted (DRM) FMP4 archive format specifically tailored for MPEG-DASH delivery.
  • Similar to option (a), the output can be delivered in clean or encrypted (DRM or AES) formats, supporting HLS, MPEG-DASH, or Smooth Streaming delivery methods.

(c) Live content ingestion and archiving with flexible output options:

• • Erstream Origin Product supports live content ingestion via multiple protocols, including RTMP, MPEG-DASH (push or pull), HLS (push or pull), and Smooth Streaming Push.
  • The archived live content is hosted as FMP4, and the output can be delivered in clean or encrypted (DRM or AES) formats, supporting HLS, MPEG-DASH, or Smooth Streaming delivery methods.

It's important to note that Erstream Origin Product also supports the CMAF (Common Media Application Format) standard for live content if the source originates from a transcoder with CMAF-compliant codec parameters. Our versatile Erstream transcoder has the capability to support the CMAF standard, ensuring compatibility and adherence to industry-standard encoding practices.

By offering these options, Erstream Origin Product provides a flexible and comprehensive solution for hosting and delivering VOD and live content in various formats and delivery protocols. Whether you require clean or encrypted outputs, with or without DRM, our product can seamlessly accommodate your needs.