Apple Mac OS X Server v10.6 - Manual (Page 10)

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Use this chapter to learn concepts about Podcast Composer
and how you can use it to create Podcast Producer
workflows.
Podcast Producer workflows are self-contained file bundles that contain all the
information, code, and resources that Podcast Producer needs to produce podcasts.
Developing a workflow manually can be a challenging task for developers and
nondevelopers alike because it involves editing XML files, using Podcast Producer
command-line tools, and ensuring that all resources are included in the right place in
the bundle. The more complicated the workflow is, the more time it takes to build.
Podcast Composer, an application that ships with Mac OS X Server, simplifies and
speeds up the process of building workflows by providing you with a simple graphical
user interface. All you do is provide information about the workflow, without writing
XML code or worrying about where to store resources and credentials.
With Podcast Composer, creative individuals and administrators can easily develop
workflows that can be immediately used, or customized later by developers.
Podcast Composer builds highly optimized workflows that take advantage of the
parallel processing capability offered by Xgrid.
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Podcast Composer Overview