# Using MediaLive multiplex to create an MPTS
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You can set up a MediaLive multiplex to create a multi-program transport stream (MPTS). You might be interested in MediaLive multiplex if you are a service provider who has experience in distributing transport stream (TS) content over RTP or UDP. 

**Note**  
 The term *MediaLive multiplex* refers to an entity in MediaLive. The term MPTS is a standard term in digital transmission technology. You create and work with a MediaLive multiplex in order to create an MPTS for distribution.

**Topics**
+ [Overview of multiplex and MPTS](mpts-general.md)
+ [Restrictions for multiplexes](mpts-limits.md)
+ [Setting up a multiplex](setting-up-multiplex.md)
+ [Starting, pausing, or stopping a multiplex](start-pause-stop-multiplex.md)