How can I pre-populate the cache with streaming media?
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How can I pre-populate the cache with streaming media?

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Article ID: 165863

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Products

ProxySG Software - SGOS

Issue/Introduction

I need to pre-populate the cache with a video stream. Is this possible?

What commands do I need to use to pre-populate the cache?

Resolution

Use the Command Line Interface (CLI) to accomplish this.

login as: admin
[email protected] password:

x.x.x.x - Blue Coat>en
Enable Password:
x.x.x.x - Blue Coat#config t
Enter configuration commands, one per line.  End with CTRL-Z.
x.x.x.x - Blue Coat#(config)content distribute http://testurl.com
Current time: Wed, 15 Sep 2013 19:27:36 UTC
  ok

Note re: content distribute CLI command:

A content distribute transaction might use one of the following protocols: HTTP, HTTPS, Real Media, or Windows Media. This type of transaction may be preceded by a separate Administrator transaction, as the administrator must be authenticated and authorized to use the command.