Azure CDN For Content Delivery
What Is Azure CDN?
Azure CDN is the Content Delivery Network service provided by Microsoft Azure inorder to provide better user experience for the user in access the content from the servers. This helps to reduce the response time of the content to reach the user.
How Does Azure CDN Work?
Azure CDN caches content at strategically located edge servers around the world. when the user requests for the content, the content is retrieved from the nearest edge server reducing latency and improving load times.
Can I Use My Own Domain With Azure CDN?
Yes, you can map your own domain with the Azure CDN’s endpoint.
What Is Difference Between Endpoint And Origin In Azure?
The Endpoint hostname represents the URL of the CDN’s endpoint which actually represents the content. The Origin hostname represents the origin of the content which means the URL of the nearest edge server.
How To Use Azure CDN For Content Delivery ?
Imagine, you are running a social media platform. Users from different parts of the world register in it and use it. The content feed in the application should be dynamically updated. The content such as images, text, etc is stored on a server in India. Users from other countries such as the US, and Europe found that the platform is leading to slower loading times and a less responsive user experience. The solution for this can be the usage of a Content Delivery Network(CDN)