Glossary

CDN

A network of edge servers that cache content near users worldwide.

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Definition

A network of edge servers that cache content near users worldwide.

How it works

Serves static/cacheable content from the nearest location; the origin is only hit on a miss. Cloudflare, CloudFront, Akamai.

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Common questions

What is CDN?

A network of edge servers that cache content near users worldwide.

How does CDN work?

Serves static/cacheable content from the nearest location; the origin is only hit on a miss. Cloudflare, CloudFront, Akamai.

What is CDN used for in system design?

Serves static/cacheable content from the nearest location; the origin is only hit on a miss. Cloudflare, CloudFront, Akamai.

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