EBK COMPUTER NETWORKING
EBK COMPUTER NETWORKING
7th Edition
ISBN: 8220102955479
Author: Ross
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 9, Problem R7RQ
Program Plan Intro

HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) streaming:

  • The video files are being stored at HTTP server in the form of ordinary file with URL that is specific to the video.
  • The user can watch the videos by establishing a TCP connection with the server.
  • The client issues the HTTP GET request for the requested URL (Uniform Resource Locator).
  • The server will in turn send the video file through the HTTP response in quick manner.
  • The video requested are delivered as quickly as possible when the congestion control and flow control allows.

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