IIS Smooth Streaming Audio
General Information
| Title | ISMA File Extension |
| Extension | .isma |
| Full Form | IIS Smooth Streaming Audio |
| File Type | Audio File |
| Developer | Microsoft |
| MIME Type | audio/isma |
File Function
| Primary Function | Stream audio |
| Additional Functions | Secure delivery |
| Features | Adaptive streaming, Protected |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Adaptive |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | No |
Use Cases
| Streaming Services | Yes |
| Media Applications | Yes |
| Content Protection | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Low |
| Best Practices | Content encryption, Authentication |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 2008 |
| Latest Version | Associated with IIS updates |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .ismv, .ismc, .ism, .ismclip |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Microsoft IIS |
Part of IIS | Windows Server |
 VLC Media Player |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux, Unix |
| Microsoft Silverlight |
Free | Windows, Mac |