Optimize for sustainability with video encode reuse in AWS Elemental MediaLive
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This article discusses how to optimize video encoding workflows for sustainability by reusing encodes in AWS Elemental MediaLive. It highlights practices from the AWS Well-Architected Sustainability Pillar.
Specifically, the article covers:
- Live video encodes and the benefits of reusing encodes to reduce energy consumption
- Step-by-step instructions on how to configure the reuse of output streams using the AWS Management Console in MediaLive
- Additional Sustainability Pillar best practices like choosing AWS Regions based on renewable energy availability and selecting channel redundancy modes
- A reference architecture using AWS CDK to implement this solution
- The importance of stopping unused MediaLive channels to avoid unnecessary resource usage
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