[webcast-l] Transmitting info from WI to the UK

[Chris Peters]

Hi John,

I've attempted to answer some of your questions....

1)   If 20,000 people logon to the server at one time how will this effect 
performance.

This depends on the capacity of your host and your hosting plan. You may 
have a host who will limit the number of users (this is based on pricing) in 
which case, when the capacity of users is reached new users will be 
rejected, or you may have a host that allows unlimited users (to a point!) 
who will charge you per user. Alternatively you can lease a line, buy 
servers and software and host it yourself - it all depends on the specifics 
of the project.

2) How many people can log into one server at one time?

I think this is covered in the first answer...

3) There will be live streaming and prerecorded stuff. Would It be a better 
idea to store them on different servers.

The live stream will not be stored (since its live!), although you can 
archive it while you broadcast. If you do choose to archive it is best 
stored at the source. All 'video-on-demand' can be stored locally and 
broadcast to your host or stored on the hosts servers.

4) What would be the cheapest and best solution to achieve this.

There are many different hosts out there, and as I have mentioned, also the 
opportunity to host and webcast yourself. You would need software such as 
Windows Media Encoder 9, or similar software from Apple (www.apple.com) or 
Real Netoworks (www.real.com). Talk to a hosting company first and explain 
to them what you are looking for.... Here's an example:

https://www.playstream.com/services/work.aspx

Check out their showcase.

Hope this helps,

Chris Peters
Underground FM


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Hi All,
            I am new to this area.  I currently have a plan to transmit 
videos, news, music programs etc from the west indies via satalite to the UK

I am currently putting together a plan and need to know a rough costing.I.e 
What servers are required etc.Bandwidth cost...In the west Indies, UK .

The TV station side of things is up and running, what needs to be done now 
is the web side of things.

this is a good idea but I need to know how to go about it.

For example
1)   If 20,000 people logon to the server at one time how will this effect 
performance.
2) How many people can log into one server at one time?
3) There will be live streaming and prerecorded stuff. Would It be a better 
idea to store them on different servers.
4) What would be the cheapest and best solution to achieve this.


Any Help would be appricated

Regards

John Penna

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