Here is a set of articles about streaming media.

• The Basics of Adaptive Streaming (with 45 minute video of Jan Ozer)
• HowStuffWorks “How Streaming Video and Audio Work” – great article the covers all the basics
• Larry Jordan | The Basics of HTTP Live Streaming – This article is from Larry Jordan, the godfather of Apple Final Cut training. he has a great style and is easy to pay attention to.
• Streamalot – Streaming Media Basics – Just what it says, the basics.
• Streaming Learning Center: Free Streaming Primer – A great little ebook from Jan Ozer, the GODfather of streaming media. He has written the book(s) on video streaming since the 90s.