A Hosting Question

Landor · 2nd September 2005, 12:14

lets say i rented a streaming server from streamsolutions.co.uk , but where would the source be ? like where would the streaming server draw the music from. Would i need to upload my files to another server ?

then lets say wat i said was right, an my streaming server drew the music from another server i have, woudl that leech the bandwith off my 2nd server ?

Wavestreaming · 2nd September 2005, 12:18

As with all shoutcast streams, you need to provide a live source to send the feed to the server.

This is usually done from a server/computer running winamp (or some other broadcast software) with a long playlist.

Nick@ss · 2nd September 2005, 17:52

pop over and see us @ our forums and well answer any questions you have for you,

Landor · 3rd September 2005, 12:31

^i contacted ur 24/7 and he answered most of my questions, ill prolly lay my order tonite

Nick@ss · 3rd September 2005, 12:50

always come to us for any support always happy

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2nd September 2005, 12:14	#1
Landor Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 7	A Hosting Question lets say i rented a streaming server from streamsolutions.co.uk , but where would the source be ? like where would the streaming server draw the music from. Would i need to upload my files to another server ? then lets say wat i said was right, an my streaming server drew the music from another server i have, woudl that leech the bandwith off my 2nd server ?

2nd September 2005, 12:18	#2
Wavestreaming Major Dude Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 1,563	As with all shoutcast streams, you need to provide a live source to send the feed to the server. This is usually done from a server/computer running winamp (or some other broadcast software) with a long playlist. Wavestreaming \| Shoutcast Hosting \| Auto DJ \| How To Start An Internet Radio Station

2nd September 2005, 17:52	#3
Nick@ss Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Streamsolutions Headquarters Posts: 11,966	pop over and see us @ our forums and well answer any questions you have for you, www.streamsolutions.co.uk SHOUTcast \| Flash Media \| Windows Media \| Icecast 2 \| Content Delivery \|

3rd September 2005, 12:50	#5
Nick@ss Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Streamsolutions Headquarters Posts: 11,966	always come to us for any support always happy to help www.streamsolutions.co.uk SHOUTcast \| Flash Media \| Windows Media \| Icecast 2 \| Content Delivery \|

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3rd September 2005, 12:31	#4
Landor Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 7	^i contacted ur 24/7 and he answered most of my questions, ill prolly lay my order tonite