Now in its second edition, this book covers: basics of media networks, storage systems for AV, MXF and other file formats, Web services and SOA, software platform, 14 methods to design high availability, element management, Security, AV technology , transition issues, real-world case studies and more. Each chapter build together IT and AV techniques provide the reader with useful information on issues, best practices, processes and principles of seamless AV / IT systems integration. Updated edition contains:. 40 new figures and updated, expanded section on SOA and Web services, storage system updates, important workflow, virtualized data centers, protocols and standards updates, an extended three-plane model of integration and more.