What is meant by Maximum threads per package

Question

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Maximum threads per package: Specifies the maximum number of threads assigned to each package during distribution. Specified value should be between 1 and 999.
What is meant by Thread here?

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Answer 1

A thread is a unit of work in computing. Thus, each thread assigned for this setting equates to a unit of work able to send a stream of data for that package to the targeted distribution points when content is replicated or sent to them.