This section describes the conceptual objects you deal with when interacting with this API, and provides pointers to where you can learn more.

  • Media Services Live 4 reports. Reports on ingest quality and availability for Media Services Live 4 Streams. The reports also provide information on accelerated streams.
  • Data stores. A collection of dimensions and metrics stored in a database that you can use to create reports.

  • Entry point switching. An Akamai ingest server that receives streams from a source. Entry point switching occurs when the ingest server experiences connectivity issues and Akamai routes the stream to another server.

For more information on Media Service Live Reports, see About reports.