Content Engine compatability with Windows Media Player

Kevin Melton · ‎02-17-2009

I am currently running ACNS version 5.5 on our CE510 Content Engine. We want to set this box up to serve VOD requests from WMT. I think the clients on site are all using Windows Media Player version 10. Does this version of ACNS software work with Windows Media Player 10?

dstolt · ‎02-18-2009

Yes it does. We use it internally with WMP 10 and 11 all the time.

Dan

Kevin Melton · ‎02-19-2009

Thanks for your response.

Did you guys have to license the Content Engine for WMS prior to being able to deliver the content?

Thaks dstolt

dstolt · ‎02-19-2009

Yes, to stream WMS (either VOD or Live), you need to license the CE of you will only get HTTP downloads.

Dan

Kevin Melton · ‎02-19-2009

Dan

this brings up an interesting point. The content (which is canned Video on an Intranet Web site) is HTTP? I am wasting my time here by trying to use the Windows MP services?? Perhaps I already have what I need...

Your comments appreciated.

Kevin

dstolt · ‎02-20-2009

To perform video streaming, either via HTTP, RTSP (or older MMS), you need a WMS license. HTTP download is possible, however you can't get streaming logs, video start/stop/rewind etc.

Dan