In MediaLive, inputs can be categorized in several ways:
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Type – An input has a type of source and delivery protocol. For example, an HLS input or an RTMP input. For more information, see Input types supported in MediaLive.
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Live versus VOD – An input is either a live (streaming) input or a video on demand (VOD) input. For more information, see Input types supported in MediaLive.
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Push versus pull – An input is either a push input or a pull input.
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With a push input, the upstream system pushes the input to endpoints on MediaLive. The input holds these endpoints.
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With a pull input, MediaLive pulls the input from the upstream system. The input holds these source addresses on the upstream system.
For more information, see Input types supported in MediaLive.
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Input class – An input can be set up as either a standard-class input or single-class input:
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You can use a standard-class input with a standard channel or a single-pipeline channel.
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You can use a single-class input only with a single-pipeline channel.
For more information on the purpose of input classes, see Implementing pipeline redundancy.
For information on the classes applicable to each input type, see Supported input class.
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Anywhere mode – Some inputs apply only to channels running in the AWS Cloud, or only to channels running in a MediaLive Anywhere cluster. Some inputs work in either mode. For more information, see Support for deployment in a MediaLive Anywhere cluster.
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Static versus dynamic – When you create the input, you decide if it is static or dynamic.
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A static input has a URL (that points to the content source) that never changes.
Any input type can be set up as a static input.
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A dynamic input has a URL that includes a variable portion. It is intended for use with input switching.
Only MP4 and Transport Stream (TS) inputs can be set up as dynamic inputs.
For more information, see Setting up for input switching.
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