Choosing delivery options for broadcast publishing points
Applies To: Windows Server 2008
Specify whether you want to deliver content as a unicast or a multicast stream.
Select your delivery method from the following options.
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
Unicast |
Select this option if you want each client to connect to the server and have a unique stream. This option enables you to stream multiple-bit-rate (MBR) content and use Fast Streaming. It also allows you to use a wrapper playlist with your publishing point to stream supplementary content. |
Multicast |
Select this option if you want many clients to be able to connect to the same stream. Your network must be fully multicast-enabled. |
Enable unicast rollover |
Select this check box if you are streaming content over a network with a mixture of routers and switches, some of which are not multicast-enabled, but you still want to conserve the available network bandwidth when possible. |