Add a Host

A site must have at least one host. A site may have multiple hosts. The host configuration defines the host domain, the traffic type, the origin where the content is found, and rules for processing requests and serving content. Optionally, it can define access control lists (ACLs). When a site configuration includes multiple hosts, make sure that all the hosts define the same traffic type.

Create a New Host

To create a site host:

  1. Navigate to the My Media Sites page and select the site.

  2. On the Media Site Configuration tab, scroll to the Hosts area and select Add Host.
     

  3. In the Add Host dialog:

    • Host Domain: Enter the Host Domain. For example, acme-sports-vod.com.

    • Traffic Type: Select the Traffic Type:

      • VOD - Video-on-demand for pre-recorded content.

      • Live - Standard live streaming. (For time-critical live events like sports or interactive streaming, define a Low Latency Live rule.)

      • Software Downloads - For large file downloads with no streaming requirements.

        If your site has multiple hosts, each host must define the same traffic type.

    • Protocols: Optionally, use the Protocols feature to customize which HTTP protocols are available to the client.
      - By default, HTTP/1.1 is enabled.
      - If an SSL certificate is associated with the site, HTTPS/1.1 is also enabled by default.
      - Do not enable HTTPS/1.1 unless an SSL certificate is associated with your site.

    • Service ID: Optionally, enter any string in the Service ID field. This is an optional parameter you can use to tag a delivery service for your own purposes.

    • Wildcard Subdomain: Optionally, enable Wildcard Subdomain.


  4. Select Add Host.
    The host appears in the Hosts area of the Media Configuration tab.

Edit or Delete a Host

To edit or delete a host, select the More icon and select Edit Host or Delete.



Configure the Origin

Configure a Path

Add a Rule

Add an Access Control List (ACL)