3.2 Settings for multicast distribution

By specifying multicast distribution when you create a job, you can reduce the amount of data that is transferred, lessening the load on the network and shortening transfer times.

This section provides an overview of multicast distribution, and describes how to configure a system to support it. It also describes the steps involved in multicast distribution, and provides notes on its use.

Organization of this section

• 3.2.1 Unicast distribution and multicast distribution

• 3.2.2 Network configuration required for multicast distribution

• 3.2.3 System configuration required for multicast distribution

• 3.2.4 Executing multicast distribution

• 3.2.5 Notes on multicast distribution

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