Glossary

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There are currently 14 terms in this directory beginning with the letter C.
Cache
A storage area used for temporary storage of content or a stream.
Cache Control
It's the specific HTTP header that controls and handles who can cache a response, under which conditions and for how long.
Channel
A method of distribution that can be used by publishers from which live or on-demand content is streamed and shared online to reach their final users.
Channels
Often refers to the number of audio channels being encoded (Mono - 1 channel / Stereo - 2 channels).
Chunk
Often refers to a single TS segment of an HTTP delivered stream. Chunks typical range in duration from 1-4 seconds.
Cloud Computing
Instead of using a local server or a personal computer as storage, a remote server hosted in the internet is utilized to store, manage and process data.
Connected TV (CTV)
A TV that can be connected to the Internet and has access to content online, as well as traditional cable.
Content
Term that can be used to describe a single or multiple video files or live streams.
Content Delivery Network (CDN)
A content delivery network (CDN) is a system of distributed servers that deliver content to a user, based on the geographic locations of the user, the origin of the content and the content delivery server.
Content Tags
A searchable field for single word tags to group content within Media Manager.
Cookie
A cookie is data sent by an Internet server to a browser that is then stored on the user’s computer. The data saved can store information like authentication keys and preferences.
Cross-Screen Measurement
Video metrics measurements across devices like Mobile, Tablet, Television, Computer.
CSS
The Cascading Style Sheet is a code that tells how a webpage has to be displayed for the final user.
cURL
An open-source command line tool to transfer data with URL syntax from or to a server using one of many supported protocols.