CTA-5006 Common Media Server Data (CMSD) specification

Description

Official CTA specification for Common Media Server Data response headers and parameters that CDNs and media servers return to players, including throughput hints and max suggested bitrate, as the server-side counterpart to CMCD.

Resource details

Category path
Infrastructure & Delivery›Streaming Analytics & Monitoring
Classification
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CTA-5006 Common Media Server Data (CMSD) specification is cataloged in Infrastructure & Delivery and Streaming Analytics & Monitoring.

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