These functions are increasingly found in the tools you use. The point is to make sure you go in and use them . It is important to keep an eye on all of your streaming media. Hitting a 34Kbps mark is no good if you forgot to factor in the 12Kbps of audio that goes with your streaming images. It is also very important to thoroughly read the latest online documentation that goes with the streaming format you are working with.
Different formats handle bandwidth in different ways.
I have kept my examples pretty simple so you can understand the concepts. But your streaming format might react differently. Knowing all that you can about your streaming format will show you how far you can stretch the bandwidth math until it breaks. Working Around the Limits I sometimes find producers who scream at these bandwidth limitations. It hinders their creativity.