Distribution 

The distribution function defines which content sever is to be used to store the content, whether cache servers are to be used, and where the content and cache servers are located.

Distribution is essentially based on locations. These locations describe the possible locations of a computer (content server, cache server, application server) or user. Locations can be defined for:

·        User

·        Content Server

·        Cache Server

·        Web server

In conjunction with author scenarios, locations can also be used to distribute categories.

Distribution is intended for the following situations:

·        Reading via distributed cache servers (see Distributed Cache Servers)

·        Different locations with different content servers (see Different Content Servers)

A Web server redirect can also be implemented (see Redirecting the Web Server).

You can also use Multi-Layer Caching and Content Server Aliases.