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How is it important using a CDN?

A CDN (Content Delivery Network) is actually a network of proxy servers spread across the different geographical locations. Each CDN node cashes the static content of a website, be it web objects, downloadable objects, applications or video streaming. And, when a request for the website is made from a user, the node closest to the user delivers the static content with high availability and performance; which is the core objective of using a Content Delivery Network.

Growing number of businesses coming online to tap the extensive reach and great potential of Internet, the trend of implementing CDN is getting matured. To leave a great users’ experience, high availability and optimum performance of your website is inevitable. However, there are some disadvantages too that must be taken into consideration prior to implementation.

Advantages:

• Shorter connection distance
• Decreased latency
• Faster load time
• Higher availability
• More control of asset delivery

Disadvantages:

• Not useful for some organizations
• Cost
• Maintenance
• Verification of the best locations