RTMP (Real-Time Messaging Protocol)
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RTMP is a protocol developed by Adobe Systems for streaming audio, video, and data over the Internet. It is widely used for live streaming applications and is supported by many media servers and streaming platforms. RTMP provides low-latency streaming and is commonly used for ingesting live streams into media servers, which then distribute the content to viewers using other protocols like HLS or DASH.
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- Protocols & Transport
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RTMP (Real-Time Messaging Protocol) is cataloged in Protocols & Transport. Its topics include RTMP, video streaming, live streaming, protocol, and Adobe.
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