Bulletproof Hosting for Streaming Platforms: High Bandwidth, No Takedowns

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.

Recommended configurations for streaming platforms:

• Entry live streaming: Romania VPS II, 6 vCPU, 16GB RAM, 8TB transfer - $59.90/mo. Up to 3 concurrent live streams at 720p or 500 concurrent VOD viewers at 720p.
• Growth streaming: Romania dedicated, 16 cores, 32GB RAM, unmetered 1 Gbps - $99/mo. Up to 10 concurrent live streams at 1080p or 2,000 concurrent VOD viewers.
• Professional IPTV: Romania dedicated, 32+ cores, 128GB RAM, 10 Gbps unmetered - $299/mo+. Full IPTV service with live channels and VOD at scale.