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Lecture 1.5 Challenges in Distributed Multimedia Systems

Distributed multimedia systems encounter significant challenges in security, sharing, storage, retrieval, processing, and computing. Key issues include encryption, scalability, storage capacity, content indexing, load balancing, and resource management. Addressing these challenges requires strategic planning, robust infrastructure, and effective algorithms.

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Lecture 1.5 Challenges in Distributed Multimedia Systems

Distributed multimedia systems encounter significant challenges in security, sharing, storage, retrieval, processing, and computing. Key issues include encryption, scalability, storage capacity, content indexing, load balancing, and resource management. Addressing these challenges requires strategic planning, robust infrastructure, and effective algorithms.

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Title: Challenges in Distributed

Multimedia Systems
SUBTITLE: AN OVERVIEW OF KEY CHALLENGES
Introduction

Distributed multimedia systems face challenges in:


 Security
 Sharing/Distribution
 Storage
 Retrieval
 Processing
 Computing
Security Challenges

 Encryption: Protect content confidentiality during transmission and


storage

 Authentication & Access Control: Verify users and manage access


rights

 Watermarking & Copyright Protection: Embed digital rights and


prevent unauthorized use
Sharing & Distribution Challenges

•Scalability: Handle many users and distribute content efficiently


•Bandwidth & Latency: Optimize real-time delivery and reduce delays
•Synchronization: Keep media components (audio/video) in sync across nodes
Storage Challenges

 Storage Capacity: Manage large multimedia data across nodes

 Replication & Consistency: Ensure data availability and


consistency

 Data Management : Index and organize content for fast retrivel


Retrieval Challenges

 Content Indexing: Effective metadata usage for fast searching

 Query Processing: Efficient search across distributed nodes


Processing Challenges

 Load Balancing: Distribute tasks across nodes efficiently

 Real-Time Processing: Meet time-sensitive playback requirements


Computing Challenges

 Resource Management: Allocate computing resources smartly

 Task Scheduling: Minimize delays through optimal task planning


Summary

 Security, Sharing, Storage, Retrieval, Processing, and Computing


present unique challenges

 Solutions involve careful planning, infrastructure, and algorithms

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