🔧 Platform Components
The Encora Stream platform consists of four core components that work together to deliver high-quality live streaming content.
Component Overview
The streaming pipeline follows a logical flow from input to delivery:
📥 Input Streams → ⚙️ Transcoders → 📦 Packagers → 🌐 Origin Servers → Viewers
Component Responsibilities
| Component | Icon | Purpose | Key Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Input Streams | 📥 | Ingest live video from encoders | UDP/RTMP support, Content ID management |
| Transcoders | ⚙️ | Create multiple quality renditions | ABR profiles, Multi-bitrate output |
| Packagers | 📦 | Format streams for delivery | HLS, DASH, AES, DRM support |
| Origin Servers | 🌐 | Store and deliver content | HTTP/HTTPS serving, CDN integration |
Getting Started with Components
To deploy a complete streaming workflow:
- 📥 Configure Input Streams - Set up your video source
- ⚙️ Deploy Transcoders - Define quality profiles
- 📦 Set Up Packagers - Choose delivery formats
- 🌐 Enable Origin Servers - Activate content delivery
Component Dependencies
Each component depends on the previous one in the pipeline:
- Transcoders require an active Input Stream
- Packagers require a running Transcoder
- Origin Servers require configured Packagers
Always configure components in the correct order to ensure smooth operation.