What are common strategies for ensuring streaming redundancy during a service?

• A. Backup encoder, alternate internet connection, mobile hotspot, and on-site technician ready to switch
• B. Rely only on primary connection
• C. Stop streaming if there's any glitch
• D. Use only wireless connection with no backup

Answer: (A)

Ensuring streaming redundancy means planning for failures with multiple failover options so the broadcast keeps going even if something breaks. The best approach combines several layers: a backup encoder so you aren’t tied to a single device, an alternate internet connection so you can switch to another path if the primary fails, a mobile hotspot to provide a flexible last-mile option when fixed lines aren’t available, and having an on-site technician ready to switch streams quickly if automated systems aren’t enough. Together, these reduce downtime and keep the service running smoothly.

Relying only on the primary connection creates a single point of failure. Stopping the stream at the first glitch isn’t acceptable for live content, and using only wireless with no backup ignores the instability and variability that can affect wireless links.