Adobe® Flash® Media Encoding Server software, an OEM version of Rhozet's Carbon Server for large-scale video transcoding, is no longer available as of December 1, 2009. Adobe supports a strong network of ecosystem partners that have solutions comparable to Flash Media Encoding Server. Rhozet's Carbon product line, as well as other partner solutions such as those from Sorenson Media, Digital Rapids, Grab, Inlet, and Telestream, have developed strong support for Flash technology, lessening the need for an Adobe branded product. Customers with lower volume transcoding needs may want to consider Adobe Media Encoder, part of the Adobe Creative Suite® video offerings. View a complete list of our certified encoding partners.
For customers who have purchased Flash Media Encoding Server
Rhozet will provide ongoing technical support and an upgrade to its Carbon Server product for current customers who have purchased Flash Media Encoding Server. You have six months, until May 31, 2010, to request your upgrade from Rhozet. To do so, send an e-mail to sales@rhozet.com; proof of purchase may be required. To submit support requests, refer to the Rhozet support page.
FAQ
What is Flash Media Encoding Server?
Adobe Flash Media Encoding Server software provides a fast and scalable solution for preparing content from a vast range of formats for delivery. Whether delivery is through the ubiquitous Adobe Flash Player runtime, Adobe Flash Lite™ software for mobile applications, or the Adobe AIR® desktop player, Flash Media Encoding Server is an intuitive, automated, and customizable server solution. Adobe brought the OEM product to market through a partnership with Rhozet, a subsidiary of Harmonic.
How is Flash Media Encoding Server different from Rhozet's Carbon products?
Flash Media Encoding Server and Rhozet's products differ on the input and output formats supported. Rhozet's Carbon product line supports a broader range of outputs; Flash Media Encoding Server supports only output types compatible with Flash technology but also adds VP6 decode.
Will Rhozet's products support VP6 decode?
You will need to contact Rhozet directly for information on the codecs its products support.
Flash Media Encoding Server just became available in late 2008. Why is it being discontinued so soon?
Adobe supports a strong network of ecosystem partners that have comparable solutions to Flash Media Encoding Server. Rhozet’s Carbon product line, as well as other partner solutions such as those from Digital Rapids, Grab, Inlet, and Telestream, have developed strong support for Flash technology, lessening the need for an Adobe branded product.
What is the official date the product will no longer be available for sale through Adobe or its resellers?
Sales ended on December 1, 2009.
What is the support path for customers?
Rhozet will provide ongoing technical support and an upgrade to Rhozet’s Carbon Server product for current customers who have purchased Flash Media Encoding Server. You have six months, until May 31, 2010, to request your upgrade from Rhozet. To do so, send an e-mail to sales@rhozet.com; proof of purchase may be required. To submit support requests, refer to the Rhozet support page.
Since Adobe is discontinuing its encoding server, what are the alternatives for customers with encoding needs?
There are a number of partners in our partner ecosystem that offer products with similar functionality to Flash Media Encoding Server. Visit the partner page on Adobe.com and review the video encoding ecosystem article on the Adobe Developer Connection for more information. Flash Media Encoding Server is an OEM version of Rhozet's Carbon Server product, so for most customers that will be a great alternative. Digital Rapids, Grab, Inlet, and Telestream also offer comparable solutions.
Will Adobe Media Encoder be a suitable replacement for Flash Media Encoding Server?
Adobe Media Encoder is targeted at desktop encoding. For customers with lower volume transcoding needs, Adobe Media Encoder may provide a solution. For customers with larger scale encoding requirements or who need to integrate encoding into an automated workflow, one of our partners solutions may be a better match.
