Latest articles by Brad Gilmer
Virtual private networks
Virtual private networks (VPNs) have become a critical part of nearly every broadcast operation. Using VPNs and establishing policies for them can be
SLAs, QoS and guaranteed WANs
Service level agreements are an important part of creating a reliable wide area network.
Navigating the cloud
If you are wondering how the relates to professional media applications, you are not alone because one of the hottest topics in the IT world these days
JPEG 2000
JPEG 2000 has caught the attention of the professional media world for good reason. First, it closely matches some workflows, where the production process
Continuation plans
Almost every media company has a requirement to keep the lights on when things go wrong. Most companies have a written plan that describes specific steps
Metadata
By now, most engineers have heard that metadata refers to data about data. As facilities move from tape to files, and from tight integration to service
Merging IP and serial digital video
Since its inception, video has been running over coaxial cable. In the early days, the PL-259 connector, sometimes known as the UHF connector, was used.
IP technology for sports
Broadcasters use IP technology to deliver sports programming to fans
Media network design
Paying attention to network architecture can keep media networks operating efficiently
System administration
One of the challenges facing system administrators in the post and broadcast space is that they almost always start out doing other things. In my case,
Media network hardware
Choosing the right hardware is critical to reliable operations.
Service-based production
Services provide the key to faster, more flexible production methods
Wireless networking
The standard for wireless networking, written and maintained by the IEEE, is 802.11. The document has been expanded over the years, and the two most heavily
Networking software
Almost all the network traffic in the world these days is Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) over Ethernet. From a practical standpoint,
Core network protocols
Computer engineers learn early on that a core set of protocols are critical to networks. Some of the most important protocols include Internet Protocol
Software architectures
Software architectures can have a big effect on facility design, especially for broadcasters. Anytime applications work with video, it is important to
IPTV is gearing up
IPTV is one of the most talked about topics in our industry. It is changing workflows, lowering costs and providing new opportunities. Yet the only difference
Video network protocols
While there are an endless number of Internet protocols, some of them are particularly suited for video networks.
Video production network design
You are probably familiar with Ethernet technology and what it takes to put a network together. It is pretty basic stuff really. You buy a switch or two,
Comparing BXF/MXF
By now you probably have heard of the Material eXchange Format (MXF), and if you haven't already heard about the Broadcast Exchange Format (BXF), you
