Conclusion
Video and media servers - Applications, architectures and parameters

This dossier has focused on the intrinsic parameters of a media server. But the total value of a server is a balance of these values relative to the product, with extrinsic values relative to the vendor, as illustrated by the "Calder mobile" in figure 33. Certainly seen from the vendor's side, the product's professional credentials, financial stability and service and support are key elements in making a purchasing decision. On the other hand, the right-hand side shows aspects relating to the functionality and parameters of the physical server.

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