Ssl Video Proxy (2024)

(1–10 Gbps): HAProxy + Varnish cache + automated cert renewal

(> 10 Gbps): Envoy + distributed cache (e.g., NFS/Alluxio) + TLS offload NICs Bottom line: An SSL video proxy is powerful for control and caching but adds complexity and latency. Start with nginx, test with a single HLS stream, then scale cache and SSL termination separately. Always monitor TLS handshake overhead – it can kill live video performance. ssl video proxy

# Install pip install mitmproxy mitmproxy --mode regular --ssl-insecure --set block_global=false Configure client to use proxy on 8080, install mitm.it cert Watch decrypted HLS requests Recommended Production Setup Small scale (< 1 Gbps): nginx + Redis cache + Let's Encrypt certs (1–10 Gbps): HAProxy + Varnish cache + automated

server listen 443 ssl http2; server_name proxy.mycompany.com; test with a single HLS stream