Using Tomcat for streaming

We have a Java web application (application # 1) running Tomcat.

Our requirement: We want to set up a separate server for streaming media. Our media files are already converted to FLV (the only format we support) ... we just want to serve them.

The streaming server should now be able to communicate with application # 1 (via web service calls). Therefore, we are thinking of setting up a streaming server as a simple Java web application (# 2) running under Tomcat. We will allow media requests by the server by default, since it can send and receive range requests.

My question is . Does the Tomcat servlet use streaming media to suit your needs? Or would you recommend we go for the right streaming server like Red5?

Thanks so much for your answers!

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If you just want to serve pre-recorded FLV video files, using Tomcat in this way is an acceptable solution. Use a streaming server if you need more control over video playback. Here is a good comparative article. http://www.webvideozone.com/public/171.cfm

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Source: https://habr.com/ru/post/909538/


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