What is a CDN (Content Delivery Network)?
A content delivery network (CDN) is a system of distributed clusters of servers that accelerates the delivery of content to users based on their geographic location. CDNs help to reduce latency and improve the performance of websites by caching static content, such as HTML pages, images, and videos, at locations closer to end users.
When a user accesses a website, the CDN redirects the request to the server that is geographically closest to the user, which helps to reduce the time it takes to load the content. CDNs are often used by large websites that receive a lot of traffic from users around the world, as they can help reduce the load on the origin server and improve the user experience for users located far from the origin server.
Cloud CDN is a content delivery network that accelerates content delivery by leveraging the global edge network provided by cloud service providers like AWS, Google Cloud, and Azure.
AWS CloudFront CDN Service
AWS CloudFront is a global network of servers that deliver content to users through a system of edge locations spread around the world. These servers cache content in proximity to users to enhance access speeds. It also has the capability to automate the process of creating new distributions.
Additionally, by storing data in multiple locations, the service improves access reliability through data redundancy. To deliver video streaming, it utilizes RTMP protocols and HTTP or HTTPS for web content. This service is particularly suitable for delivering large data such as video streaming, large file downloads, and software, as well as for accelerating website access.
What are the similar and equivalent Cloud CDN services offered by Google Cloud (GCP) and Azure?
Google Cloud (GCP) offers two Content Delivery Network (CDN) platforms: Cloud CDN and Media CDN.
Cloud CDN is designed to cache commonly accessed static content closer to users, and is optimized for serving static web assets such as CSS, JavaScript, and non-dynamic HTML files.
Media CDN, on the other hand, is optimized for high-throughput workloads such as streaming video and large file downloads, and is intended to complement Cloud CDN.
By using both Cloud CDN and Media CDN, you can improve the performance of your website or application for your users, while also reducing the resource usage of your origin infrastructure and network delivery costs. Both CDN platforms support a similar set of features, but they are tailored to different use cases.
Trying to compare Cloud CDN to Media CDN is equivalent to comparing Cloud SQL to BigQuery. Both Cloud CDN and Cloud SQL are better suited for smaller queries at scale, whereas Media CDN and BigQuery are designed for high bandwidth and extreme scalability. Leveraging Media CDN to provide JavaScript or CSS is not ideal for that use case, just as using BigQuery for smaller tables with a few thousand rows is inefficient.
On the other hand, Azure Content Delivery Network (CDN) provides a global way for developers to quickly distribute high-bandwidth content to users by placing cached versions of the content at strategically located locations around the world. Azure CDN can also speed up dynamic content, which can’t be cached, by utilizing various network optimizations through CDN points of presence (POPs), such as route optimization to bypass Border Gateway Protocol (BGP).
Some of the features of Azure CDN are :
- Improved performance and a more satisfactory experience for end-users, particularly when utilizing applications that need multiple requests to load the content.
- Ability to handle high traffic spikes efficiently like at the start of a product launch event through large-scale capacity.
- Directly serving user requests and content from edge servers, resulting in reduced traffic to the main server by distributing the requests.
Following Four products are included in Azure Content Delivery Network (CDN)
- Azure CDN Standard from Microsoft
- Azure CDN Standard from Akamai
- Azure CDN Standard from Verizon
- Azure CDN Premium from Verizon.
Additionally, Azure Front Door provides a high-performing, scalable, and secure solution for delivering content and applications through its modern cloud Content Delivery Network (CDN) service, ensuring optimal user experiences.”
JioBharat V2 4G Phone with JioCinema, JioSaavn, Pay (UPI), Long Lasting Battery, LED Torch, Digital Camera | Blue | Locked for JioNetwork
₹699.00 (as of November 13, 2024 06:42 GMT +00:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
Duracell USB-A to Type C, 65W Braided Sync & Fast Charging Cable, 3.9 Feet (1.2M), QC 2.0/3.0 Ultra Fast Charging, For Samsung, Mi, Realme, OPPO, ONE PLUS, Seamless Data Transmission, Series 3
₹378.00 (as of November 13, 2024 06:42 GMT +00:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
boAt Newly Launched Rockerz 430 w/ 40mm Drivers, Beast Mode w/ 40ms Latency, 40hrs Playback, ENx Tech, Voice Assistant, BTv5.4, Adaptive Fit & Easy Access Controls, Bluetooth Headphones(Bold Blue)
₹1,299.00 (as of November 13, 2024 06:42 GMT +00:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
OnePlus Nord Buds 2r True Wireless in Ear Earbuds with Mic, 12.4mm Drivers, Playback:Upto 38hr case,4-Mic Design, IP55 Rating [Deep Grey]
₹1,998.00 (as of November 13, 2024 06:42 GMT +00:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
iQOO Z9s Pro 5G (Luxe Marble, 8Gb Ram, 128Gb Storage) | Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 Processor |120 Hz Curved Amoled Display with 4500 Nits Local Peak Brightness | 5500 Mah Battery | Ai Erase, White
₹24,999.00 (as of November 13, 2024 06:42 GMT +00:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
Sony PS5 DualSense wireless controller – Chroma Pearl
₹6,431.00 (as of November 13, 2024 06:42 GMT +00:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
Sony PlayStation®5 Digital Edition – 30th Anniversary Limited Edition Bundle
₹49,999.00 (as of November 13, 2024 06:42 GMT +00:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
Portronics iKonnect C Pro Type C to 3.5 mm Audio Jack Connector with DAC Headphone Converter Adapter Compatible with iPhone 15 Pro Max/15 Pro/15 Plus, Galaxy S23/S22/S21/S208 & Other Type C Phones
₹218.00 (as of November 13, 2024 06:42 GMT +00:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
New World PS 5 Analog Stick,Analog Stick for PS5, 3D Analog Joystick Replacement for PS5 Wireless Controller, 3D PS 5 Joysticks Replacement For Playstation 5 PS5 Controller
₹345.00 (as of November 13, 2024 06:42 GMT +00:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)