Objectives
In this course, participants will learn how to:
- Articulate the essential terms and concepts fundamental to video compression and distribution
- Describe the four fundamental stages of video streaming workflows: ingest, process, store and deliver
- Explain the importance of security in the AWS Cloud and how it is applied in video streaming workflows
- Analyse video streaming workflow diagrams using AWS services, based on simple to complex use cases
- Describe some of the key variables that influence workflow decisions
- Recognise how other AWS services for compliance, storage, and compute, interact with AWS Media Services in video streaming workflows and the functions they perform
- Describe strategies to test or prototype workflows to mitigate risk and cost impacts and optimise video streaming workflows
- Use the AWS Management Console to build and run simple video streaming workflows for live and video-on-demand content
- Recognise the automation and data analytics available for Media Services when used with AWS AI and explore media-specific use cases for these services
- Identify the next steps in exploring migration to the cloud for one or more Media Services
Audience
This course is intended for Business Leaders, including managers/supervisors in the following roles:
- Developer
- Architect
- Video Operator
Prerequisites
None
Duration
Two days
Outline for Media Essentials for IT Business Decision Makers Training
Module 1: Important Video Concepts
- Video Metrics
- Video Compression
- Video Distribution
- Major Protocols used in Video Streaming
Module 2: Anatomy of Streaming Workflows
- Ingest
- Process
- Store
- Deliver
Module 3: Using AWS Services in Media Workflows – Video-on-Demand (VOD)
- Introduction to AWS Media Services
- Security
- Variables Impacting Workflow Design
- VOD Simple Use Cases
- VOD Advanced Use Cases
- Lab 1: Build and run a simple video streaming workflow for VOD content
Module 4: Using AWS Services in Media Workflows – Live Streaming
- Challenges of Live Streaming
- Live Streaming Simple Use Cases
- Live Streaming Advanced Use Cases
- Lab 2: Build and run a simple video streaming workflow for live content
Module 5: Optimising Workflows
- Cost Considerations
- Mitigating Risk
- Monitoring and Automation
- Exploring Migration Options