A hierarchical system configuration method and an integrated scheduling method for offering a multimedia streaming service on a two-level double cluster system are provided. The hierarchical system configuration method includes the steps of: determining whether one server node exists; if one server node...http://www.google.com/patents/US7584292?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US7584292 - Hierarchical system configuration method and integrated scheduling method to provide multimedia streaming service on two-level double cluster system