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mx my mz na nb nc nd ne gn bk">Netflix has long been a pioneer in delivering high-quality, on-demand streaming content to millions of viewers worldwide. Their expertise in serving static content is virtually unparalleled. However, during a recent live event — the highly anticipated <a class="af nf" href="https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/jake-paul-vs-mike-tyson-live-release-date-news" rel="noopener ugc nofollow" target="_blank">big fight Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson</a> — users <a class="af nf" href="https://nypost.com/2024/11/15/sports/netflix-streaming-issues-leaving-mike-tyson-jake-paul-viewers-livid/" rel="noopener ugc nofollow" target="_blank">experienced constant buffering</a>, turning what should have been a seamless viewing experience into a frustrating ordeal. This raises the question: What went wrong, and how can Netflix improve its live-streaming capabilities for future events?</p><figure class="nj nk nl nm nn no ng nh paragraph-image"><div role="button" tabindex="0" class="np nq fj nr bh ns"><div class="ng nh ni"><picture><source srcSet="https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:640/format:webp/1*IbeKTAWNoz3HY4aRYv_x6A.png 640w, https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:720/format:webp/1*IbeKTAWNoz3HY4aRYv_x6A.png 720w, https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:750/format:webp/1*IbeKTAWNoz3HY4aRYv_x6A.png 750w, https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:786/format:webp/1*IbeKTAWNoz3HY4aRYv_x6A.png 786w, https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:828/format:webp/1*IbeKTAWNoz3HY4aRYv_x6A.png 828w, https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:1100/format:webp/1*IbeKTAWNoz3HY4aRYv_x6A.png 1100w, https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:1400/format:webp/1*IbeKTAWNoz3HY4aRYv_x6A.png 1400w" sizes="(min-resolution: 4dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 50vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 4) and (max-width: 700px) 50vw, (min-resolution: 3dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 67vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 3) and (max-width: 700px) 65vw, (min-resolution: 2.5dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 80vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2.5) and (max-width: 700px) 80vw, (min-resolution: 2dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 100vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2) and (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" type="image/webp"/><source data-testid="og" srcSet="https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:640/1*IbeKTAWNoz3HY4aRYv_x6A.png 640w, https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:720/1*IbeKTAWNoz3HY4aRYv_x6A.png 720w, https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:750/1*IbeKTAWNoz3HY4aRYv_x6A.png 750w, https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:786/1*IbeKTAWNoz3HY4aRYv_x6A.png 786w, https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:828/1*IbeKTAWNoz3HY4aRYv_x6A.png 828w, https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:1100/1*IbeKTAWNoz3HY4aRYv_x6A.png 1100w, https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:1400/1*IbeKTAWNoz3HY4aRYv_x6A.png 1400w" sizes="(min-resolution: 4dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 50vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 4) and (max-width: 700px) 50vw, (min-resolution: 3dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 67vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 3) and (max-width: 700px) 65vw, (min-resolution: 2.5dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 80vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2.5) and (max-width: 700px) 80vw, (min-resolution: 2dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 100vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2) and (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px"/><img alt="" class="bh lo nt c" width="700" height="498" loading="eager" role="presentation"/></picture></div></div></figure><p id="ef8d" class="pw-post-body-paragraph mh mi gu mj b mk ml mm mn mo mp mq mr ms mt mu mv mw mx my mz na nb nc nd ne gn bk">In this blog, I will not dive deep into the tech stack of the Netflix streaming platform but give more of a general overview of how low latency on-demand streaming is made possible. On-demand streaming refers to the delivery of pre-recorded video or audio content to users over the internet, allowing them to access it at their convenience. This method has revolutionized the way content is consumed, offering unparalleled flexibility and personalization. Platforms like Netflix, YouTube, and Spotify rely on highly optimized technical architectures to ensure smooth and reliable delivery to millions of users globally. At the heart of this architecture are <strong class="mj gv">Content Delivery Networks (CDNs)</strong> and <strong class="mj gv">caching</strong> mechanisms, which enable seamless streaming experiences.</p><h1 id="d4d9" class="nu nv gu bf nw nx ny nz oa ob oc od oe of og oh oi oj ok ol om on oo op oq or bk">Key Components of On-Demand Streaming</h1><p id="9815" class="pw-post-body-paragraph mh mi gu mj b mk os mm mn mo ot mq mr ms ou mu mv mw ov my mz na ow nc nd ne gn bk">To deliver this smooth experience to millions of users worldwide, on-demand streaming platforms rely on a carefully orchestrated network of technologies. Here’s how it all comes together:</p><h2 id="b688" class="ox nv gu bf nw oy oz dy oa pa pb ea oe ms pc pd pe mw pf pg ph na pi pj pk pl bk"><a class="af nf" href="https://www.akamai.com/glossary/what-is-a-cdn#:~:text=A%20content%20delivery%20network%20(CDN,closer%20to%20where%20users%20are." rel="noopener ugc nofollow" target="_blank">1. Content Delivery Networks (CDNs): The Backbone of Streaming</a></h2><p id="3dd2" class="pw-post-body-paragraph mh mi gu mj b mk os mm mn mo ot mq mr ms ou mu mv mw ov my mz na ow nc nd ne gn bk">At the heart of any streaming service is a CDN — a geographically distributed network of servers designed to deliver content efficiently.</p><ul class=""><li id="b0cb" class="mh mi gu mj b mk ml mm mn mo mp mq mr ms mt mu mv mw mx my mz na nb nc nd ne pm pn po bk"><strong class="mj gv">How CDNs Work</strong>: When you hit “play,” the CDN routes your request to the nearest server. This minimizes the distance data travels, reducing latency and ensuring fast, high-quality playback.</li><li id="794a" class="mh mi gu mj b mk pp mm mn mo pq mq mr ms pr mu mv mw ps my mz na pt nc nd ne pm pn po bk"><strong class="mj gv">Why They Matter</strong>: Without CDNs, all requests would go to a single data center, creating bottlenecks, slow loading times, and a poor user experience.</li></ul><p id="da46" class="pw-post-body-paragraph mh mi gu mj b mk ml mm mn mo mp mq mr ms mt mu mv mw mx my mz na nb nc nd ne gn bk">Netflix, for instance, uses its proprietary CDN, Open Connect, which caches content at edge servers located closer to users for faster delivery.</p><h2 id="c50a" class="ox nv gu bf nw oy oz dy oa pa pb ea oe ms pc pd pe mw pf pg ph na pi pj pk pl bk"><a class="af nf" href="https://aws.amazon.com/caching/" rel="noopener ugc nofollow" target="_blank">2. Caching: The Secret to Instant Playback</a></h2><p id="9fef" class="pw-post-body-paragraph mh mi gu mj b mk os mm mn mo ot mq mr ms ou mu mv mw ov my mz na ow nc nd ne gn bk">Caching is the process of storing copies of data in easily accessible locations, like edge servers in a CDN or even your device.</p><ul class=""><li id="d77a" class="mh mi gu mj b mk ml mm mn mo mp mq mr ms mt mu mv mw mx my mz na nb nc nd ne pm pn po bk"><strong class="mj gv">Server-Side Caching</strong>: Popular content is preloaded on servers closer to users. For example, during a blockbuster movie release, regional servers will cache the movie to meet the surge in demand.</li><li id="2bb1" class="mh mi gu mj b mk pp mm mn mo pq mq mr ms pr mu mv mw ps my mz na pt nc nd ne pm pn po bk"><strong class="mj gv">Client-Side Caching</strong>: Your device may temporarily store a few seconds of video ahead of where you’re watching, ensuring playback remains smooth even if the connection falters briefly.</li></ul><p id="d9ec" class="pw-post-body-paragraph mh mi gu mj b mk ml mm mn mo mp mq mr ms mt mu mv mw mx my mz na nb nc nd ne gn bk">This proactive approach is what allows Netflix or YouTube to start playing within seconds of your click.</p><h2 id="e30b" class="ox nv gu bf nw oy oz dy oa pa pb ea oe ms pc pd pe mw pf pg ph na pi pj pk pl bk"><a class="af nf" href="https://aws.amazon.com/what-is/load-balancing/#:~:text=Load%20balancing%20is%20the%20method,a%20fast%20and%20reliable%20manner." rel="noopener ugc nofollow" target="_blank">3. Load Balancers: The Traffic Controllers</a></h2><p id="89b6" class="pw-post-body-paragraph mh mi gu mj b mk os mm mn mo ot mq mr ms ou mu mv mw ov my mz na ow nc nd ne gn bk">Imagine millions of people clicking “play” at the same time — how does the system ensure no single server is overwhelmed? Enter the load balancer.</p><ul class=""><li id="5cbc" class="mh mi gu mj b mk ml mm mn mo mp mq mr ms mt mu mv mw mx my mz na nb nc nd ne pm pn po bk"><strong class="mj gv">How Load Balancers Work</strong>: These systems distribute user requests across multiple servers, preventing overload on any single server.</li><li id="7de3" class="mh mi gu mj b mk pp mm mn mo pq mq mr ms pr mu mv mw ps my mz na pt nc nd ne pm pn po bk"><strong class="mj gv">Why They’re Crucial</strong>: Without load balancers, one server could crash from excessive demand, leading to outages.</li></ul><p id="9531" class="pw-post-body-paragraph mh mi gu mj b mk ml mm mn mo mp mq mr ms mt mu mv mw mx my mz na nb nc nd ne gn bk">Dynamic load balancing also ensures high availability, automatically redirecting traffic to functioning servers if one goes offline.</p><h2 id="3e50" class="ox nv gu bf nw oy oz dy oa pa pb ea oe ms pc pd pe mw pf pg ph na pi pj pk pl bk">4. Adaptive Bitrate Streaming: Perfect Playback for All</h2><p id="22a6" class="pw-post-body-paragraph mh mi gu mj b mk os mm mn mo ot mq mr ms ou mu mv mw ov my mz na ow nc nd ne gn bk">One of the most user-facing innovations in on-demand streaming is adaptive bitrate streaming.</p><ul class=""><li id="a819" class="mh mi gu mj b mk ml mm mn mo mp mq mr ms mt mu mv mw mx my mz na nb nc nd ne pm pn po bk"><strong class="mj gv">How It Works</strong>: The video file is divided into segments of varying quality (e.g., 1080p, 720p, 480p). Based on your internet speed, the system dynamically adjusts the quality in real time, ensuring uninterrupted playback.</li><li id="bf81" class="mh mi gu mj b mk pp mm mn mo pq mq mr ms pr mu mv mw ps my mz na pt nc nd ne pm pn po bk"><strong class="mj gv">Why It’s Important</strong>: It allows users with slower internet connections to enjoy content without buffering, while those with faster speeds can stream in high definition.</li></ul><h2 id="6cd5" class="ox nv gu bf nw oy oz dy oa pa pb ea oe ms pc pd pe mw pf pg ph na pi pj pk pl bk">5. Encoding and Compression: Making Content Streamable</h2><p id="6ccf" class="pw-post-body-paragraph mh mi gu mj b mk os mm mn mo ot mq mr ms ou mu mv mw ov my mz na ow nc nd ne gn bk">Before content is ready for streaming, it undergoes encoding and compression to make it suitable for online delivery.</p><ul class=""><li id="b2de" class="mh mi gu mj b mk ml mm mn mo mp mq mr ms mt mu mv mw mx my mz na nb nc nd ne pm pn po bk"><strong class="mj gv">Encoding</strong>: Converts raw video files into digital formats compatible with a wide range of devices.</li><li id="2084" class="mh mi gu mj b mk pp mm mn mo pq mq mr ms pr mu mv mw ps my mz na pt nc nd ne pm pn po bk"><strong class="mj gv">Compression</strong>: Reduces the file size without sacrificing too much quality, ensuring faster transmission.</li></ul><p id="a6ed" class="pw-post-body-paragraph mh mi gu mj b mk ml mm mn mo mp mq mr ms mt mu mv mw mx my mz na nb nc nd ne gn bk">Popular codecs like H.264 and H.265 are widely used to strike the perfect balance between quality and size.</p><h1 id="47c1" class="nu nv gu bf nw nx ny nz oa ob oc od oe of og oh oi oj ok ol om on oo op oq or bk">So, what went wrong?</h1><h2 id="5eb8" class="ox nv gu bf nw oy oz dy oa pa pb ea oe ms pc pd pe mw pf pg ph na pi pj pk pl bk"><strong class="al">Understanding the Distinction: On-Demand vs. Live Streaming</strong></h2><p id="8010" class="pw-post-body-paragraph mh mi gu mj b mk os mm mn mo ot mq mr ms ou mu mv mw ov my mz na ow nc nd ne gn bk"><em class="pu">On-Demand Streaming:</em></p><ul class=""><li id="72ae" class="mh mi gu mj b mk ml mm mn mo mp mq mr ms mt mu mv mw mx my mz na nb nc nd ne pm pn po bk"><strong class="mj gv">Pre-Prepared Content:</strong> Movies and TV shows are pre-recorded, encoded, and stored on servers, allowing for efficient distribution.</li><li id="e6e7" class="mh mi gu mj b mk pp mm mn mo pq mq mr ms pr mu mv mw ps my mz na pt nc nd ne pm pn po bk"><strong class="mj gv">Content Delivery Networks (CDNs):</strong> Platforms like Netflix utilize CDNs to cache popular content across global servers, ensuring quick and reliable access for users.</li></ul><p id="90bd" class="pw-post-body-paragraph mh mi gu mj b mk ml mm mn mo mp mq mr ms mt mu mv mw mx my mz na nb nc nd ne gn bk"><em class="pu">Live Streaming:</em></p><ul class=""><li id="63d9" class="mh mi gu mj b mk ml mm mn mo mp mq mr ms mt mu mv mw mx my mz na nb nc nd ne pm pn po bk"><strong class="mj gv">Real-Time Content:</strong> Events are broadcasted as they occur, requiring simultaneous capture, encoding, and distribution.</li><li id="9b25" class="mh mi gu mj b mk pp mm mn mo pq mq mr ms pr mu mv mw ps my mz na pt nc nd ne pm pn po bk"><strong class="mj gv">No Pre-Caching:</strong> The inability to pre-store live content necessitates robust real-time processing and delivery mechanisms.</li></ul><h2 id="6c5e" class="ox nv gu bf nw oy oz dy oa pa pb ea oe ms pc pd pe mw pf pg ph na pi pj pk pl bk"><strong class="al">Challenges Encountered During Netflix’s Live Event</strong></h2><p id="a4e5" class="pw-post-body-paragraph mh mi gu mj b mk os mm mn mo ot mq mr ms ou mu mv mw ov my mz na ow nc nd ne gn bk"><strong class="mj gv">Overwhelmed Servers Due to Sudden Viewer Surge:</strong></p><ul class=""><li id="8de1" class="mh mi gu mj b mk ml mm mn mo mp mq mr ms mt mu mv mw mx my mz na nb nc nd ne pm pn po bk"><em class="pu">Massive Audience:</em> The fight attracted an unprecedented number of concurrent viewers.</li><li id="c18f" class="mh mi gu mj b mk pp mm mn mo pq mq mr ms pr mu mv mw ps my mz na pt nc nd ne pm pn po bk"><em class="pu">Server Overload:</em> Netflix’s infrastructure struggled to handle the sudden spike in demand, leading to buffering and stream degradation.</li></ul><p id="d4f6" class="pw-post-body-paragraph mh mi gu mj b mk ml mm mn mo mp mq mr ms mt mu mv mw mx my mz na nb nc nd ne gn bk"><strong class="mj gv">Insufficient Live Streaming Infrastructure:</strong></p><ul class=""><li id="8757" class="mh mi gu mj b mk ml mm mn mo mp mq mr ms mt mu mv mw mx my mz na nb nc nd ne pm pn po bk"><em class="pu">Different Requirements:</em> Live streaming demands specialized technology distinct from on-demand services.</li><li id="0eaa" class="mh mi gu mj b mk pp mm mn mo pq mq mr ms pr mu mv mw ps my mz na pt nc nd ne pm pn po bk"><em class="pu">Lack of Optimization:</em> Netflix’s expertise in on-demand streaming may not have fully translated to live event broadcasting.</li></ul><p id="7383" class="pw-post-body-paragraph mh mi gu mj b mk ml mm mn mo mp mq mr ms mt mu mv mw mx my mz na nb nc nd ne gn bk"><strong class="mj gv">Network Congestion:</strong></p><ul class=""><li id="26ed" class="mh mi gu mj b mk ml mm mn mo mp mq mr ms mt mu mv mw mx my mz na nb nc nd ne pm pn po bk"><em class="pu">Data Overload:</em> The simultaneous transmission of high-definition video to millions can saturate network pathways.</li><li id="ed42" class="mh mi gu mj b mk pp mm mn mo pq mq mr ms pr mu mv mw ps my mz na pt nc nd ne pm pn po bk"><em class="pu">Slowed Speeds:</em> This congestion results in delayed data delivery, causing interruptions in the live stream.</li></ul><p id="9b80" class="pw-post-body-paragraph mh mi gu mj b mk ml mm mn mo mp mq mr ms mt mu mv mw mx my mz na nb nc nd ne gn bk"><strong class="mj gv">Real-Time Processing Challenges:</strong></p><ul class=""><li id="6f32" class="mh mi gu mj b mk ml mm mn mo mp mq mr ms mt mu mv mw mx my mz na nb nc nd ne pm pn po bk"><em class="pu">Encoding Delays:</em> Live content requires immediate encoding for various devices and bandwidths.</li><li id="c5b0" class="mh mi gu mj b mk pp mm mn mo pq mq mr ms pr mu mv mw ps my mz na pt nc nd ne pm pn po bk"><em class="pu">Processing Bottlenecks:</em> Any lag in this process can lead to noticeable delays and buffering for viewers.</li></ul><p id="2b02" class="pw-post-body-paragraph mh mi gu mj b mk ml mm mn mo mp mq mr ms mt mu mv mw mx my mz na nb nc nd ne gn bk"><strong class="mj gv">Limited Support from Content Delivery Networks:</strong></p><ul class=""><li id="be13" class="mh mi gu mj b mk ml mm mn mo mp mq mr ms mt mu mv mw mx my mz na nb nc nd ne pm pn po bk"><em class="pu">Less Effective Caching:</em> CDNs excel with static content but face challenges with live data that cannot be pre-cached.</li><li id="11f8" class="mh mi gu mj b mk pp mm mn mo pq mq mr ms pr mu mv mw ps my mz na pt nc nd ne pm pn po bk"><em class="pu">Increased Strain on Origin Servers:</em> This limitation places additional load on central servers, potentially leading to performance issues.</li></ul><h2 id="42a8" class="ox nv gu bf nw oy oz dy oa pa pb ea oe ms pc pd pe mw pf pg ph na pi pj pk pl bk"><strong class="al">Strategies for Enhancing Future Live Streaming Events</strong></h2><p id="82b6" class="pw-post-body-paragraph mh mi gu mj b mk os mm mn mo ot mq mr ms ou mu mv mw ov my mz na ow nc nd ne gn bk"><strong class="mj gv">Scale Up Infrastructure:</strong></p><ul class=""><li id="4405" class="mh mi gu mj b mk ml mm mn mo mp mq mr ms mt mu mv mw mx my mz na nb nc nd ne pm pn po bk"><em class="pu">Increase Server Capacity:</em> Expand resources to accommodate large, concurrent viewership.</li><li id="4720" class="mh mi gu mj b mk pp mm mn mo pq mq mr ms pr mu mv mw ps my mz na pt nc nd ne pm pn po bk"><em class="pu">Implement Specialized Live Streaming Technology:</em> Invest in systems designed specifically for the demands of live broadcasts.</li></ul><p id="d4fb" class="pw-post-body-paragraph mh mi gu mj b mk ml mm mn mo mp mq mr ms mt mu mv mw mx my mz na nb nc nd ne gn bk"><strong class="mj gv">Optimize Real-Time Processing:</strong></p><ul class=""><li id="ba4a" class="mh mi gu mj b mk ml mm mn mo mp mq mr ms mt mu mv mw mx my mz na nb nc nd ne pm pn po bk"><em class="pu">Efficient Encoding:</em> Enhance the speed and efficiency of live content encoding.</li><li id="b96b" class="mh mi gu mj b mk pp mm mn mo pq mq mr ms pr mu mv mw ps my mz na pt nc nd ne pm pn po bk"><em class="pu">Adaptive Streaming:</em> Utilize technology that adjusts video quality in real-time based on individual user bandwidth, minimizing buffering.</li></ul><p id="cf03" class="pw-post-body-paragraph mh mi gu mj b mk ml mm mn mo mp mq mr ms mt mu mv mw mx my mz na nb nc nd ne gn bk"><strong class="mj gv">Enhance Network Capabilities:</strong></p><ul class=""><li id="d28b" class="mh mi gu mj b mk ml mm mn mo mp mq mr ms mt mu mv mw mx my mz na nb nc nd ne pm pn po bk"><em class="pu">Strengthen Partnerships with ISPs:</em> Collaborate with Internet Service Providers to ensure smoother data transmission during high-traffic events.</li><li id="4eec" class="mh mi gu mj b mk pp mm mn mo pq mq mr ms pr mu mv mw ps my mz na pt nc nd ne pm pn po bk"><em class="pu">Utilize Multiple CDNs:</em> Distribute content delivery across various networks to reduce the risk of congestion.</li></ul><p id="5543" class="pw-post-body-paragraph 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