Media servers are are less prone to security threats (RTMP versus http)
More information on Progressive Streaming and Flash Server Streaming

Used for smaller videos
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Used for larger videos and content protection
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FLV hosting uses RTMP MEDIA SERVER for large size (20 mins or more) video streaming and server side recording
The Flash Player browser plugin can play an FLV, but that FLV, must be either embedded in or linked to a SWF. That is, you can't just put the actual FLV on an HTML page. You can however reference the FLV file using action script and SWF (the player controls) which now opens up the door to brand your player, add colors and logos, skins, and links to further information.
Flash Player, the embedded plugin that is in 98% of all internet browsers, and allows playback of Flash SWF files. It is a preferred method because there is no need for a 3rd party download such as Real Player WMP, or Quicktime.
Recent additions have now included playback of an FLV video file. This separates the SWF from the video so allowing faster playback.
Another important difference between progressive streaming and Server Side Media streaming is the Player (SWF) The Streaming Server needs the addition of action scripting to communicate to the server properly. If you cannot construct your own RTMP Streaming player using Dreamweaver or Flash 8, you can use our players, available for purchase as a SWF file or complete editable FLA files.
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