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What is the primary purpose of a Content Delivery Network (CDN)?
to deliver web content faster and more efficiently
What is the term for the servers in a CDN that are strategically positioned at internet exchange points (IXPs) for optimal connectivity?
edge servers
What happens if the requested content is not cached on the edge server in a CDN?
The server retrieves it from the origin server, caches it locally, and then delivers it to the user.
How do CDNs reduce latency for users?
by serving content from geographically closer locations
What is another benefit of using a CDN, besides reduced latency?
improved scalability
What is the process called when a CDN stores content locally on an edge server for faster access?
content caching
Learn how a Content Delivery Network (CDN) works to improve the performance, reliability, and scalability of websites and applications. Understand the role of edge servers and content caching.
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