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Definition: RTMP


(Real-Time Messaging Protocol) A proprietary streaming protocol from Adobe that is supported in its Flash Media Server/Adobe Media Server platforms. RTMP defines "virtual channels" that operate independently (audio, video, control messages, etc.). Unlike HTTP, RTMP requires a continuous TCP connection to enable DVR functions (play/pause etc.); however, RTMPT tunnels RTMP in HTTP packets. RTMP was developed by Macromedia, which was acquired by Adobe. See Adobe Media Server and streaming protocols.

  Versions and Attributes

  RTMP   Uses TCP

  RTMPS  Secure - uses TSL/SSL

  RTMFP  Uses UDP - Media Flow-P

  pRTMP  Protected RTMP

  RTMPT  Tunneling HTTP

  RTMPE  Encrypted