A server is a device that provides computing services. Since the server needs to respond to and process service requests, generally speaking, the server should have the ability to undertake and guarantee services. The server is the only hardware device we need to build a live broadcast platform.

The servers commonly used in live broadcasting are: VPS server, independent server and cloud server.

VPS server (Virtual Private Server) ("Virtual Private Server", or "VPS" for short)

VPS is to use virtual server software (such as Microsoft's Virtual Server, VMware's ESX server, SWsoft's Virtuozzo) to create multiple isolated small servers on a physical server. The operation and management are exactly the same as an independent host, so that users When using it, what you enjoy is an independent public network IP address, different disk space, independent memory and operating system, which has unique advantages in cost saving. The VPS server adopts operating system virtualization technology to realize the isolation of software and hardware, has complete control over the server and is not disturbed by other external factors, thereby enhancing the security of the server, easy to migrate, and has backup and recovery functions .

Dedicated server (dedicated IP host)

Independent IP host means that after dividing multiple spaces on the server with certain technologies, each virtual host is equipped with an independent IP. Compared with dedicated hosting, although the price of virtual hosting is relatively low, it cannot meet the needs of larger, more complex websites and high-traffic websites. Dedicated hosting offers a scalable, highly customizable alternative.

Main advantages:

1. Abundant resources. Users only place their own websites, have the right to use the entire server, and can install software or service components they need on the server, such as E-mail post office, OA office system, ERP system and so on.

2. Fast access speed. Because there is no need to share server bandwidth with other users, the access speed of the website is much faster than that of virtual hosting users.

3. Conducive to SEO optimization. In terms of search engines, a dedicated server has a higher weight than a website on a virtual host, just like the impression given to customers by monopolizing a building and renting an office is different.

Cloud Server (Elastic Compute Service, ECS)

A cloud server is a computing service that is simple, efficient, safe and reliable, and has scalable processing capabilities. Its management method is simpler and more efficient than physical servers. Its advantages can be seen from the following aspects:

1. Cloud servers contain cloud computer technology, and cloud computing integrates various software and hardware technologies, while independent servers are independent and do not integrate these technologies, thus saving more space.

2. Better safety performance. Because the cloud server has the function of anti-attack and deception, the stored data will never be lost.

3. More reliable performance. Because the service is distributed in multiple servers or even multiple computer rooms, it is not easy to completely shut down, and it has strong disaster resistance and fault tolerance, and can guarantee long-term online.

4. Low price: Compared with physical server rental, cloud server supports pay-as-you-go, so it is more cost-effective.

Enterprises can choose the types of servers described above according to their own market demands. Now in the live broadcast platform, the cloud server is the most commonly used server.