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