Overview
CDNs store cached versions of website content (images, videos, HTML) in multiple locations around the world (local data centers or PoPs). Content is served from the server closest to the user.
Benefits
- Faster Load Times: Reduces latency by shortening the physical distance data travels.
- Reduced Bandwidth Costs: Offloads traffic from the origin server.
- Improved Reliability: Can handle traffic spikes and mitigate DDoS attacks.
Popular Providers
- Cloudflare
- Akamai
- Amazon CloudFront