COURSE OVERVIEW:

The purpose of this course is to provide a technical foundation in the architecture, deployment, and management of Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) systems within corporate, industrial, and residential networks. Unlike traditional broadcasting, IPTV utilizes packet-switched networks to deliver high-quality video and audio content, requiring a deep understanding of both media technology and IT infrastructure. This program focuses on the technical chain from content acquisition and encoding to final delivery and user interface.

The scope of this training encompasses the essential components of an IPTV head-end, including encoders, streamers, and middleware servers. Participants will explore the diverse range of delivery protocols, specifically focusing on the implementation of Multicast and Unicast streams and the management of Quality of Service (QoS) on congested networks. The curriculum is designed to address the challenges of video compression standards, such as H.264 and H.265 (HEVC), and the requirements for Digital Rights Management (DRM).

Coverage includes the practical aspects of network configuration for video traffic, including IGMP snooping, VLAN segregation, and the use of Content Delivery Networks (CDNs). Attendees will learn how to troubleshoot stream latency and packet loss, manage Set-Top Box (STB) provisioning, and design interactive user interfaces. By focusing on the convergence of media and networking, the course ensures that participants can design and maintain robust IPTV systems that provide a high-quality viewer experience.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

After completion of this course, the participants will be able to:

• Analyze the functional architecture of an IPTV Head-end system.
• Differentiate between Multicast and Unicast video delivery.
• Configure Encoders and Transcoders for various bitrate requirements.
• Implement Video Compression standards (H.264/AVC and H.265/HEVC).
• Optimize Network Quality of Service (QoS) for real-time video traffic.
• Manage IPTV Middleware for user authentication and content navigation.
• Implement IGMP Snooping and Multicast Routing on enterprise switches.
• Analyze Digital Rights Management (DRM) and Content Protection.
• Troubleshoot "Jitter" and "Buffering" issues in IPTV streams.
• Configure Set-Top Boxes (STB) and Smart TV applications.
• Utilize Content Delivery Networks (CDN) for scalable distribution.
• Evaluate the impact of Latency and Packet Loss on video quality.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

This course is intended for Network Engineers, Broadcast Technicians, IT Infrastructure Managers, and Audio-Visual (AV) Specialists.

TRAINING COURSE METHODOLOGY:

A highly interactive combination of lectures, discussion sessions, and case studies will be employed to maximize the transfer of information, knowledge, and experience. The course will be intensive, practical, and highly interactive. The sessions will start by raising the most relevant questions and motivating everybody to find the right answers. The attendants will also be encouraged to raise more of their questions and to share in developing the right answers using their analysis and experience. There will also be some indoor experiential activities to enhance the learning experience. Course material will be provided in PowerPoint, with necessary animations, learning videos, and general discussions.

The course participants shall be evaluated before, during, and at the end of the course.

COURSE CERTIFICATE:

National Consultant Centre for Training LLC (NCC) will issue an Attendance Certificate to all participants completing a minimum of 80% of the total attendance time requirement.