I’m putting together a full-featured IPTV platform that can seamlessly stream live channels while also serving a large on-demand library of movies and TV shows. The aim is a self-hosted solution I can control end-to-end—encoding, middleware, player compatibility, user management, and EPG integration—without relying on third-party subscription portals. Here’s what I need from you: • Architecture & Deployment – Design a scalable, secure server layout (Ubuntu/CentOS, Docker, or a comparable stack) that supports both HLS and DASH. – Automate transcoding and adaptive bitrate packaging with FFmpeg or a similar toolkit. – Set up middleware such as Xtream UI, Stalker/Ministra, or your proven alternative for user and bouquet management. • Content & Streaming Workflows – Integrate live channel ingestion (RTMP, SRT, or multicast) alongside a VOD pipeline for my movie/TV catalogue. – Ensure reliable catch-up, time-shift, and DVR functions. – Implement proper EPG grabbing and parsing. • Player & Device Compatibility – Confirm playback on Android, iOS, SmartTV (Tizen, webOS), and common STB apps. – Provide sample m3u/m3u8 links plus a branded Android app or web player, if feasible. • Documentation & Handover – Clear setup notes, backup/restore procedures, and basic monitoring dashboards (Grafana/Prometheus or similar). – Post-deployment support for any unforeseen issues during initial launch. I don’t have a hard deadline—the priority is a rock-solid, future-proof implementation over rushing delivery—so feel free to propose phased milestones that let us test each module as we go. If you’ve already built similar live + VOD systems and can point to running examples, I’d love to review them. Let’s talk through your approach, preferred toolchain, and any licensing considerations, then lock in the plan.