Custom Playlist Parser Plug-ins
A playlist can be sourced from a file, a directory, or some other source. A playlist parser plug-in reads the source and creates a playlist object that the server uses to determine what content to stream and when to stream it. The WMS SMIL Playlist Parser plug-in, included with Windows Media Services, supports playlist files containing the SMIL 2.0 syntax. The WMS Directory Playlist Parser plug-in enables you to create a playlist made up of the Windows Media files in a directory. If neither of these plug-ins fit your needs, you can create your own. For more information, see Creating Playlist Parser Plug-ins and Playlist Parser Plug-in Sample.