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Using Multiple Delivery Methods

DTS supports several delivery methods and protocols; you should review all of them to determine which one or which combination is best for your environment. In most DTS networks, there are usually better alternatives to using multicast alone.

Most network configurations include a combination of point-to-point, fanout, broadcast, and multicast transfers. The following example depicts a sample DTS configuration in which the links to and from the network (cloud) represent slow 56 KB satellite connections.

DTS multicast example: Data center and regional servers using broadcast and fanout transfers

You want to add as little traffic as possible to the network, while transferring the data to all of the desktops around the world. To accomplish this goal, you can use WorldView 2D Map to configure the computers and links in our network. Our goal is to use the most efficient delivery method for each type of transfer (global or local) in this scenario.

Note: For more information or instructions about using the 2D Map, see your WorldView documentation or online help.