# Streaming endpoints and playback

Streaming endpoints provide the delivery hostname, while streaming locators control how an asset can be accessed. Configure both resources to generate playback or download URLs for live and VOD content.

## Publish content

- [Publish content for streaming](/mkio/how-to/content-delivery-publishing/stream-content).
- [Publish imported or migrated assets](/mkio/how-to/content-management/playback-your-migrated-assets).
- [Integrate Amazon CloudFront](/mkio/how-to/content-delivery-publishing/integrating-amazon-cloudfront).

## Understand delivery resources

- [Streaming endpoints](/mkio/understanding/core-concepts/endpoints).
- [Streaming locators and policies](/mkio/understanding/core-concepts/locators).
- [MKPlayer SDK](/mkio/reference/player-sdk).

Use the [Publishing API Guide](/api-guides/how-to/media/publishing) to automate endpoints and locators. Use the [Download asset files API Guide](/api-guides/how-to/media/download-asset-files) when you need direct access to asset files.