Video streaming is the most bandwidth-intensive hosting use case. Proper infrastructure planning is essential:
Bandwidth calculation: 720p streams require approximately 2.5 Mbps, 1080p approximately 5 Mbps, 4K approximately 15-20 Mbps per concurrent viewer. A service with 1,000 concurrent viewers at 1080p requires 5 Gbps of sustained outbound bandwidth.
Server configuration: Live streaming with transcoding requires dedicated CPU power. FFmpeg transcoding of a single 1080p stream consumes 2-4 CPU cores. A server transcoding 10 concurrent live streams at 1080p needs at minimum a 40-core system. Pre-encoded VOD delivery is far less CPU-intensive.
CDN integration: Most serious streaming platforms use an origin server in a bulletproof jurisdiction with CDN edge nodes for distribution. AnubizHost provides the origin infrastructure; you handle CDN layer through compatible providers.
Storage for VOD: Video libraries grow quickly. A service with 1,000 hours of 1080p content at typical encoding settings requires approximately 1.5-3TB of storage. Plan storage based on your library growth rate.