Content Delivery Network (CDN)
A content delivery network (CDN) refers to a geographically distributed group of servers which work together to provide fast delivery of Internet content. A CDN allows for the quick transfer of assets needed for loading Internet content including HTML pages, javascript files, stylesheets, images, and videos. A properly configured CDN may also help protect websites against some common malicious attacks, such as Distributed Denial of Service (DDOS) attacks.
- If you want 24/7 uptime on your website that protects you from DDoS attacks, we can add a CDN to your hosting account for $200 per month + installation.
- We can add a lower level CDN for a one-time set up fee of $300.
The main advantages of using a content delivery network are:
- Lower server load.
- Increase in concurrent users on server.
- Geo-location of the content.
- Faster content delivery to the web browsers.
- Customer may have already downloaded the content
The main disadvantages of using a content delivery network are:
- Content delivery networks cost additional money.
- Adds complexity to your website and deployment procedures.
- Customers may have network filters that block some Content delivery networks and prevent your content from being loaded.
- Geo-location may not be close to your target audience, in fact, it might be further than your own website losing any speed benefit.