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Cloud Compute Infrastructure - The Book 2026

With so many broadcast vendors jumping on the cloud compute bandwagon, this comprehensive collection of articles is especially timely.

Because while broadcasting has always run on the rigorous application of standards, the development of cloud compute infrastructures has been somewhat more organic, with a bigger focus on open source and de-facto protocols than ratified standards. 

So where does that leave us?

Taking a standards-based approach to the adoption of cloud compute infrastructures and building on the principles of cloud compute-based systems, this series maps out a route for all broadcasters looking to take advantage of the efficiencies that the cloud can deliver. It explores the role of DevOps, microservice pipelines, storage architectures, queue management, and user interfaces. It tackles the microservices that run in this IT model, as well as storage architecture, queue management, and GUIs.

Finally, in its bid to provide a standardized way for broadcast equipment and software to exchange control messages and metadata in IP production environments, it examines where we are with the Dynamic Media Facility (DMF) and the Media eXchange Layer (MXL).

It is a must-read reference resource for system designers and broadcast engineers seeking to deploy cloud compute based resources as part of a standards-focused broadcast production infrastructure. Download the whole thing here or access each individual article below. 

About Cloud Compute Infrastructure – The Book 2026

This eBook is a free PDF download which contains nine original reference articles:

Article 1: The Principles, Terminology & Structure Of Cloud Compute Based Systems
Outlining the principles, advantages, and various deployment models for cloud compute infrastructure, along with the taxonomy of cloud compute service providers and the relevant regulatory frameworks.

Article 2: Kubernetes & The Architecture Of Cloud Compute Based Systems
Here we describe Kubernetes and the taxonomy of containerized architecture based cloud compute system designs it manages.

Article 3: Timing Systems In Cloud Compute Infrastructure
Timing domains & reference sources in cloud compute infrastructure and new non-linear timing infrastructure proposals.

Article 4: Microservices Functionality, Routing, API’s & Analytics
What are the inner workings of microservices and how do we deploy & manage them? We look at their pros and cons, the role of DevOps, Event Bus architecture, the role of API’s and the elevated need for logging.

Article 5: Cloud Compute Workflow Pipelines
Successful cloud workflows all have robust system & workflow principles. We look at storage systems, queue management, how microservices enable active workflow designs, and how node graph systems can create a more friendly UI.

Article 6: The NMOS Standards Deep Dive
An introduction to and summary of the NMOS standards. Although originally created to supplement ST 2110 architectures, NMOS standards are becoming increasingly relevant in practical implementations of software defined infrastructure.

Article 7: Introducing EBU-DMF
The EBU Dynamic Media Facility project aims to enables more efficient and better performing cloud-based broadcasting infrastructure to be created. But what is it?

Article 8: Introducing The MXL Layer
The Media eXchange Layer, or MXL, is the foundation layer in the DMF reference architecture.

Article 9: The IT Software Stack
Deploying cloud service architectures is a significant job; how can Cloud Management Platforms help and what do they do?

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