What Is SCTE-35 and How Does Ad Insertion Work in Live TV Streaming?
Learn how SCTE-35 ad cue points trigger live TV ad breaks, how they differ from SCTE-104, and how to insert markers on a VPS. Start monetizing it today.
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Streaming Server Firewall Ports: RTMP, HLS, SRT & WebRTC Explained
The port you need to open depends on the protocol: RTMP needs TCP 1935, HLS/DASH ride on HTTP(S) 80/443, SRT needs one UDP port, and WebRTC needs a wide UDP range plus STUN/TURN on 3478.
IPTV Middleware Explained: How to Host Subscriber Management, EPG & Channel Packages on a VPS
IPTV middleware handles subscribers, channel packages, and EPG on top of your streaming engine. Here’s how Catena, Ministra/Stalker Portal, and custom backends compare, and how much VPS you need.
How to Live Stream Vertical Video (9:16) to TikTok, Instagram & YouTube Shorts from a VPS
Learn how to live stream vertical video (9:16) to TikTok, Instagram & YouTube Shorts from a VPS. Get pre-installed streaming engines, live in 60 seconds.
How to Run Multiple Live Streaming Channels on a Single VPS (Multi-Channel Setup Guide)
Run multiple live channels on one VPS: sizing, ports, and multi-app configs for Wowza, Ant Media & NGINX RTMP.
Zixi vs SRT vs RIST: Which Reliable Streaming Protocol Should You Use on a VPS?
Zixi vs SRT vs RIST compared for VPS live streaming setups: latency, packet-loss recovery, and licensing costs. Get a pre-installed streaming VPS today.
Hospitality IPTV: How to Stream to Hotel Guest Rooms and Personal Devices from a VPS
What belongs on a cloud VPS vs on-premises for hotel IPTV: HTNG/FIAS PMS integration, multicast vs guest-device casting, and real per-room setup costs.
Geo-Blocking Live Streams on a VPS: Restricting Content by Country
Geo-block live streams by country on a VPS using GeoIP2, NGINX, or Wowza. Real configs, tradeoffs, and setup steps for licensed and regionally restricted content.
Do You Need Kubernetes for Live Streaming? Containerizing Wowza, Ant Media & NGINX-RTMP
Kubernetes can auto-scale Wowza, Ant Media & NGINX-RTMP servers, but stateful RTMP ingest complicates it. See real pod numbers before you containerize.
Is Your Live Stream ADA/WCAG Compliant? Accessibility Requirements for Streaming VPS Hosts in 2026
ADA Title II requires WCAG 2.1 AA live captions by April 2026. See per-engine setup on Wowza, Ant Media and NGINX-RTMP, plus a compliance checklist.