CDNdistribution
CDNdistribution is a term used to describe the distribution of digital content through a content delivery network to optimize delivery performance. It refers to the processes that replicate and deliver content from geographically dispersed edge servers in response to user requests, aiming to minimize latency and maximize availability and throughput.
Architecture and components: origin server holds the master content; edge caches store copies; a delivery network
Content handling: static assets such as images, scripts, and video segments are cached for repeated requests;
Performance and resilience: CDNdistribution improves response times by serving from nearby edges; it provides redundancy through
Security and governance: edge TLS termination, DDoS protection, access controls, signed URLs, and token-based authentication contribute
History and relation: CDNs have evolved since the 1990s to support large-scale media streaming and software
See also: content delivery network, edge computing, caching, load balancing, DNS routing, video on demand.