You cannot run "live" streaming, but recorded audio should be just fine. First of all, you will need the correct software from www.real.com to create the real audio files.

1. You'll want to create a realaudio file subdirectory under the "yourdomain-www" directory such as "yourdomain-www/ra", and put all your audiofiles (.rm files) there.
2. Then create a plain text file with a URL like this pointing to your real media file:  http://your.domainname/ra/filename.rm
3. Be SURE to save the text file with an extension of .ram and NOT  .txt  and make sure that it only contains that one line of text
4. Upload the .ram file to your site and place a link to it like this:  http://www.yourdomainname/filename.ram
5. Note:  The .ram file actually called the.rm file, so you would need to always link to your .ram file in your html. So for example, your HTML code would look something like this:
   <a href="http://musicforyou.com/ra/music.ram">Click here to listen to music.</a>

Some basic questions about running Real Audio/Video files on our servers.

(1) You do not have the RealServer software running on your servers. Will we be able to stream RealMedia files?

Yes, you will be able to stream RealMedia files. You will need to create a .ram file that calls your real audio/video file. The .ram file is a text file with an absolute URL. This URL will need to be:

     http://full.domain.name/directory/filename.rm

(2) Is there a difference between streaming using the PNM-protocol and the HTTP-protocol?

If you visit http://www.real.com/, you might come across a term called "pseudo-streaming". According to audiohost.com:

"Pseudo-streaming" is a discriminating name for HTTP-stream. It was invented by the RealAudio promotion to suggest that you need to use the RealAudio server if you want to get "real" streaming. Here's a free translation: "Streaming RealAudio files without using RealAudio server software". That's all there is to it! The RealAudio server actually has some special features that cannot be achieved (in RealAudio) without it. Regarding "streaming" we cannot find a difference between the two protocols.

(3)What are some of the special features of the RealServer?

With the Real Server, you are able to take advantage of "bandwidth negotiation". This feature takes into account the bandwidth of the surfer's Internet connection when clicking on the hyperlink that requests the RealMedia file. Depending on the connection, the RealServer will provide a different version of the RealMedia file that best suits the visitor's bandwidth connection. You also need the RealServer to broadcast live on the Internet.

(4) How do I get around not having "bandwidth negotiation"?

While encoding, if you set the target audience to 28 K modem, you will be able to reach the largest audience possible. If you want your higher bandwidth connection visitors to receive better quality recordings, you can always create a second link to a RealMedia file that is encoded with a target audience of a higher bandwidth connection.