No hardware configuration - reduced hassle of fast downloads The key to cheap file distribution is to tap the unutilized upload capacity of your customers.ĭynamic bandwidth management - download without disrupting other applicationsĭetailed stats on the health of media files provides a safer, more controlled experience
Serving large files creates problems of scaling, flash crowds, and reliability.
Its advantage over plain HTTP is that when multiple downloads of the same file happen concurrently, the downloaders upload to each other, making it possible for the file source to support very large numbers of downloaders with only a modest increase in its load.
