6. HLS Content Redundancy Strategies

• Duplicate Chunks with Audio & Video
• Server-Based vs. Custom App Chunk Suppression

7. Microsoft Smooth Streaming (MSS)

• MSS Overview & Architecture
• Chunk Management & File Structure
• Streaming over Wireless Networks
• HLS vs. MSS Comparison

8. Rate Shaping & Quality Switching

• Impact of Scene Complexity on Bitrate Adaptation
• Quality Switch Delays & Playback Adjustments
• Adaptive Shaping & Traffic Control

9. MPEG-DASH Streaming

• DASH Components & Media Presentation Description (MPD)
• Representation Selection & Playout Process
• Industry Adoption & HTML5 Compatibility
• Server & Network-Assisted DASH (SAND)

10. Streaming Optimization & Enhancements

• Chunk Size & Duration Adjustments
• Quality Levels & Switching Algorithms
• Avoiding Playback Starvation & Network Congestion
• Adaptive Streaming vs. Scalable Video Coding
• Challenges in Live Sports Streaming