This course provides an overview of the fundamental functions of AWS Elemental MediaLive, focusing on key operational aspects of live streaming video workflows. It includes a tour of the main elements of the user interface and a demonstration of the steps to create a live video stream using AWS Elemental MediaLive. It also outlines the basic steps to monitor system health.
- Course level: Intermediate
- Duration: 60 minutes
Activities
This course includes presentations, demonstrations, videos, and assessments.
Course objectives
In this course, you will learn to:
- Explain where MediaLive fits within the full live streaming workflow.
- Describe MediaLive component functions and dependencies.
- Set up and run a MediaLive channel for live streaming.
- Copy, edit, or delete an existing MediaLive channel.
- Create and run MediaLive channels using templates to streamline channel operations.
- Identify the ways to perform basic monitoring of MediaLive to track system health.
Intended audience
This course is intended for:
- New and experienced media operators responsible for the day-to-day operations and monitoring of video workflows
- Anyone who wants an understanding of the daily operations of AWS Elemental MediaLive
Prerequisites
We recommend that attendees of this course have:
- Completed the Media Foundations courses on the Media Services Learning Path for Media Operators
- Familiarity with live-streaming workflows
Course outline
Module 1: Building Blocks and Workflow of a Live Streaming Event
- Explaining the AWS Elemental MediaLive Video Workflow
- AWS Elemental MediaLive Components
- Supported Input Types
- Supported Output Types
Module 2: Create and Run a New Channel
- Process for Creating a Channel
- Creating an Input
- Configuring General Channel Settings
- Attaching the Input to the Channel
- Configuring the Output Destinations
- Configuring the Output Settings
Module 3: Clone, Edit, and Delete an Existing Channel
- Clone a Channel
- Edit a Channel and Input
- Delete a Channel
Module 4: Create and Use Channel Templates
- Using Built-in Templates
- Creating and Using Custom Templates
Module 5: Monitoring AWS Elemental MediaLive
- About Monitoring
- Monitoring MediaLive Status and Health
- Monitoring MediaLive Alerts
- Monitoring MediaLive Logs