Dedicated servers and VPS’ have finite resources available to them before reaching capacity or resource limits in the shape of limited viewers by network or cpu, storage capacity and bandwidth limits. A dedicated server provides great performance only for viewers close to the location of the dedicated server, while viewers further away will often see buffering and may not even have enough bandwidth capacity between the two locations (frequently interstate or international connections).
In contrast, cloud-based video streaming services use multiple ingest locations to distribute the video stream across multiple servers, reducing the risk of network congestion and buffering issues. This approach also provides redundancy, ensuring that the video stream remains available even if one of the ingest locations fails. Additionally, cloud-based video streaming services can scale up or down as needed to meet demand, providing greater flexibility and cost savings compared to dedicated servers or VPS. Overall, video streaming in the cloud with multiple ingest locations can provide a more reliable and performant experience for viewers.
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