OSX Server & Streaming

Hi all,
Sorry if this post is a little long but I have some questions I hope you can help me with. I am a student with a massive interest in this area and want to learn/test as much as I can with out spending a fortune.
I currently have a 2.16 imac Intel Core Duo 2. I wish to purchase a copy of Mac OSX Server. The basic idea it to learn how to produce/test streaming media over the web and mobile phones. I also have an emac on my network (wireless) So her comes the stupid questions part (sorry)
1. Can I install OSX Server over my current OSX or will I have to delete/backup it and start again from scratch?
2. If I figure out how to stream some QT Video will the emac on my network be able to see it and more importantly will computers outside of my network be able to view the content with my current setup. I guess I would need a server???
3. Is it possible to stream to a mobile phone (for testing) or would I need to be working with a telco for this to happen? ie could I send a link to the phone that would access the internet and play it from that link?
4. What preperation can I start now before my copy of OSX Server arrives. Do I need certain codecs, open ports etc
and finally
5. Is it possible to purchase training videos/ audio books on this subject and OSX Server management? I can learn very quickly when I see the process in front of me but Im not so hot with books.
Thank you for taking the time to read this. I welcome any suggestions or help.
Regards

Dave is right about trying out Darwin Streaming Server. It's a very easy (and free) to install package. It's good for getting an idea of what the server can do.
1. Can I install OSX Server over my current OSX or
will I have to delete/backup it and start again from
scratch?
You'd need a fresh install. Although OS X Server has a lot in common with regular OS X, there are enough differences to make it a bad idea to install one over the top of the other. The installer will force you to archive and install or erase.
2. If I figure out how to stream some QT Video will
the emac on my network be able to see it and more
importantly will computers outside of my network be
able to view the content with my current setup. I
guess I would need a server???
The streaming server is pretty easy to set-up. I run one from my iMac G5 to stream movies around my house. If you want it to be reachable from outside your network, you'll need to look at your router config and perhaps contact your ISP. I allow outside access to my streaming server by setting up port forwarding on my router.
3. Is it possible to stream to a mobile phone (for
testing) or would I need to be working with a telco
for this to happen? ie could I send a link to the
phone that would access the internet and play it from
that link?
No idea on this to be honest. I assume that if the phone supports rtsp and can play QuickTime Movies then it'd work.
4. What preperation can I start now before my copy of
OSX Server arrives. Do I need certain codecs, open
ports etc
All of the server documentation is available on the Apple site. Best thing would be to go there and download the streaming server manual.
http://www.apple.com/server/documentation/
and finally
5. Is it possible to purchase training videos/ audio
books on this subject and OSX Server management? I
can learn very quickly when I see the process in
front of me but Im not so hot with books.
Sorry, don't know about this one.
Good luck with the streaming server. It's a pretty nice system to set-up, I really would recommend you taking a look at the Darwin Streaming Server. It's free and has almost the same functionality as the OS X Server version. QT Broadcaster is the only thing that's missing I think and the admin tools aren't quite as advanced.
You might want to look at QuickTime Pro as well. It's pretty cheap and has some nice tools for preparing files for streaming.

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