Cache Server Network And Method Of Scheduling The Distribution Of Content Files Within The Same

摘要

A technique for scheduling distribution of a content file within a content delivery network and a content delivery network adapted to perform the same are disclosed. The technique comprise scheduling distribution of the content file based on delivery location, service time of content requests, and cache server hierarchy. Preferably, a multicasting tree for delivering each content file is dynamically established in the content delivery network based on location and service time considerations.