Podcast
Questions and Answers
What is the primary purpose of a Content Delivery Network (CDN)?
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?
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?
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?
How do CDNs reduce latency for users?
Signup and view all the answers
What is another benefit of using a CDN, besides reduced latency?
What is another benefit of using a CDN, besides reduced latency?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the process called when a CDN stores content locally on an edge server for faster access?
What is the process called when a CDN stores content locally on an edge server for faster access?
Signup and view all the answers
