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Hosted Video Service vs. In-House Media Server (Bandwidth)

We use a combination of both.  For videos
that are intended for internal use we post them behind our portal.  Depending
on the format they are either mediasite recordings or video recordings
converted to flash.  When you convert to flash the bandwidth and storage
requirements drop dramatically.

For public videos we post them to our
dedicated youtube channel.  This is a free service but they will eventually
charge for it.  You can view our channel at the following link: href="http://www.youtube.com/uscgould">http://www.youtube.com/uscgould

Thank you.

From:
teknoids-bounces@ruckus.law.cornell.edu
[mailto:teknoids-bounces@ruckus.law.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Jackson, Roderick
Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2008
11:40 AM
To: Teknoids
Subject: [teknoids] Hosted Video
Service vs. In-House Media Server
(Bandwidth)
Importance: Low

We’ve
had quite a few requests from deans and faculty about making recorded special events
available online,
and I’m contemplating two options:  either to use a hosted video
service or to have an in-house media server to host the files.  We have a
20MB/S line which accommodates traffic to our website, e-mail
traffic, some wireless traffic, and in the near  future RAS. 

To
those who host their own media servers:

·      
What speed is your
network?

·      
What type of bandwidth
problems (if any) do you experience when multiple individuals attempt to access
media from the server?

·      
What server product do you
use to host your videos?

Those
who use a hosted service:

·      
Who do you use?

·      
Will options does the service
provide?

Any
feedback would
be helpful.  Thanks.

____________________________
Roderick E. Jackson
Director of Information Technology
Atlanta's John Marshall
Law School
1422 West Peachtree Street, NW
Atlanta, Georgia 30309
Office: 404.872.3593 x257
Fax: 404.873.3802
rjackson@johnmarshall.edu
http://www.johnmarshall.edu