How will Webcasting affect server loads?
One of the most crucial considerations for intranet site authors and administrators is the scheduling of Webcasting to minimize server loads. The CDF file for each Active Channel specifies when and how often updates from that Active Channel will be downloaded from the server to each subscribed user. By randomizing download schedules and efficiently distributing Active Channel content across network servers, you can minimize server loads and network traffic. How can users be specifically targeted to receive Active Channel content? You can utilize HTTP cookies, Active Server pages (ASP files), and the return of cached data from subscribed users’ log files to target specific information and customized CDF files.
