Leveraging Microservice Architecture for ip TV

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This article delves into how TV stations can achieve widespread visibility at minimal cost using microservices, harnessing their capabilities in scalability and efficient request handling. Microservices have fundamentally transformed application development, particularly in IT and digital services, by optimizing scalability and managing requests through robust load balancing mechanisms.

By implementing microservices TV station exemplifies these advantages. As an open free channel broadcasting live IPTV utilizes microservices to dynamically deliver content ensuring seamless access across web platforms.

Setting Up NEFZAWA TV Using Microservices

Initial Setup on VPS:
The journey begins with setting up the Simple Realtime Server (SRS) on a Virtual Private Server (VPS). SRS is a critical component for real-time streaming. Following the SRS documentation https://ossrs.io/ I installed and configured SRS to manage live streaming

1. Deploying Local Streaming Service:
   Next, I deployed a local streaming service on a PC. This PC acts as the source of the stream. Using obs published the stream from this local service to the server To find VPS hosting providers and their pricing, you can check out the following links like DigitalOcean or Linode or Vultr
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2. Pointing to a Custom URL:

The published stream is then directed to a custom URL, specifically domin.org This URL serves as the access point for viewers to watch the live stream.To point your published stream to a custom URL, such as domin.org, and make it accessible to viewers via a proxy, follow these steps:

1. Setup Proxy Server: Use a proxy server to redirect requests from domin.org to your stream server. You can use Nginx or Apache for this purpose.

2. Nginx Proxy Configuration:
   — Install Nginx if you haven’t already:

sudo apt update
sudo apt install nginx

— Configure Nginx to proxy requests to your streaming server. Edit the Nginx configuration file:

sudo nano /etc/nginx/sites-available/default

— Add the following configuration to proxy the stream:

server {
listen 80;
server_name domin.org; location / {
proxy_pass http://your-stream-server-ip:8080/live/livestream.flv;
proxy_set_header Host $host;
proxy_set_header X-Real-IP $remote_addr;
proxy_set_header X-Forwarded-For $proxy_add_x_forwarded_for;
proxy_set_header X-Forwarded-Proto $scheme;
}
}

3.Configure Domain DNS: Point your domain domin.org to the IP address of the server running the Nginx proxy. Update the DNS records through your domain registrar’s control panel.

1. SSL Configuration Secure your stream with SSL using Let’s Encrypt.
   — Install Certbot:

sudo apt install certbot python3-certbot-nginx

— Obtain and install a certificate:

sudo certbot — nginx -d domin.org

1. Restart Nginx: Apply the new configurations by restarting Nginx.

sudo systemctl restart nginx

Now, your stream should be accessible at http://domin.org or https://domain.org if SSL is configured. This setup ensures that viewers can access your live stream through the custom URL using a proxy.

If you need further assistance or have specific requirements, feel free to ask!

1. Collaboration with AhmedTV:
   To broaden the reach, I collaborated with AhmedTV.

2. Distributing the Stream:
   For anyone interested in accessing the stream, I provided the Al-Ahmed platform link. This streamlined approach ensures efficient management of the streaming service and reduces operational overhead.

3. Adding DDoS Protection:
   To safeguard against DDoS cyber attacks, I added Cloudflare CDN with SSL. the stream domain, and the VPS, ensuring enhanced privacy and protection.

4. Publishing on IPTV:
   Finally, by collaborating with IPTV providers, I ensured that NEFZAWA TV is included in the updated channel list on the Ahmed platform. This inclusion broadens our audience and provides seamless access to our content.

Conclusion:
By leveraging microservice architecture and implementing comprehensive security measures, NEFZAWA TV efficiently manages its live streaming services. This approach not only enhances scalability but also ensures a balanced workload and robust protection against cyber threats, making it a robust solution for modern digital broadcasting.
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