Tartalomelosztó

Tartalomelosztó, often translated as content delivery network (CDN), is a geographically distributed group of servers that work together to provide fast delivery of internet content. CDNs cache content, such as web pages, images, videos, and scripts, in servers located closer to end-users. When a user requests content, the CDN directs the request to the server nearest to them, which then delivers the cached content. This process significantly reduces latency and improves website loading times.

The primary goal of a tartalomelosztó is to enhance the performance and availability of websites and online services. By distributing content across multiple servers worldwide, CDNs can handle high traffic loads and prevent server overload. They also improve reliability by providing redundancy; if one server goes down, others can take over to serve the content. This makes them crucial for businesses that rely on a fast and stable online presence, especially those with a global audience.

Common types of content delivered through CDNs include static assets like images, CSS files, and JavaScript, as well as dynamic content and streaming media. The implementation involves integrating the CDN service with a website's infrastructure, often through DNS changes. Many companies offer CDN services, each with varying features and pricing structures. The use of a tartalomelosztó has become a standard practice for modern web development and online operations.