Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Video Over IP gives you everything you need to know to choose from among the many ways of transferring your video over a network. The information is presented in an easy to read format, with comparison charts provided to help you understand the benefits and drawbacks of different technologies for a variety of practical applications. Readers who have a background in either video or networking will benefit from tutorials in both areas and the breadth of coverage that this book provides. Real-life application examples give readers successful examples of a variety of Video over IP networks that are up and running today. After reading this book, you will be able to: -Understand the basics of video today -Understand the basics of IP networking technology -Differentiate between technologies such as streaming, download and play, and file transfer -Understand the benefits and drawbacks of a variety of video transport techniques -Know what information you need to gather about their application before selecting a Video over IP technology and before beginning an implementation

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

• Introduction (p. xi)
• Chapter 1 Overview of Video Transport (p. 1)
• Video Transport Technologies
• Telecom Networks
• The Internet
• Review and Checklist Update
• Chapter 2 Video Transport Applications (p. 31)
• Entertainment
• Interactive Video
• Narrowcasting
• The True Meaning of "Real Time"
• Video Transport Economics
• Review And Checklist Update
• Chapter 3 Video Basics (p. 61)
• Pixels, Luma, Scanning, and Chroma
• Types of Video
• Video Fields and Frames
• Types of Audio
• Other Video Services
• Video and Audio Switching
• Review and Checklist Update
• Chapter 4 Video and Audio Compression (p. 195)
• Compression Overview
• MPEG Compression Technologies
• Other Compression Technologies
• VBI Compression Issues
• Comparing Compression Technologies
• Applications
• Technology Licensing Issues
• Review and Checklist Update
• Chapter 5 IP Networking Basics (p. 163)
• How IP Fits In
• IP Basics
• Ethernet and IP
• Review and Checklist Update
• Chapter 6 From Video into Packets (p. 183)
• Encapsulation
• MPEG Stream Types
• Transport Protocols
• Case Study: Uncompressed Video over IP
• Review and Checklist Update
• Chapter 7 Packet Transport (p. 211)
• Transport Methods
• Transport Considerations
• Network Impairments
• Internet Transport
• Quality of Service
• Review and Checklist Update
• Chapter 8 Video Streaming and Media Players (p. 253)
• Basic Concepts
• Streaming System Architecture
• Streaming Applications
• Technologies for Streaming
• Commercial Players
• Review and Checklist Update
• Chapter 9 Multicasting (p. 285)
• Basic Concepts
• Applications
• Multicasting System Architecture
• System Impact
• Review and Checklist Update
• Chapter 10 Videoconferencing Over IP (p. 311)
• Basic Concepts
• Technologies
• Review and Checklist Update
• Chapter 11 Content Ownership and Security (p. 335)
• Acquiring Content
• Rights Management
• Encryption
• Encryption Systems
• Review and Checklist Update
• Chapter 12 Transport Security (p. 353)
• Private Networks
• Virtual Private Networks
• Review and Checklist Update
• Chapter 13 IPTV-IP Video to the Home (p. 371)
• Applications
• Basic Concepts
• IPTV Delivery Networks
• Technologies for IPTV
• Digital Subscriber Line Video Case Study
• Review and Checklist Update
• Chapter 14 Video File Transfer (p. 403)
• Overview
• File Transfer Applications
• File Transfer Technology
• Review and Checklist Update
• Chapter 15 Network Administration (p. 419)
• Management Tasks
• Case Study: St. Clair County Schools
• Technologies for Network Administration
• Review and Checklist Update
• Appendix A The Discrete Cosine Transform (p. 441)
• Appendix B Diffie-Hellman Key Exchange (p. 445)
• Appendix C Video User Checklist (p. 449)
• Glossary (p. 463)
• Index (p. 481)