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What is Content Delivery Network (CDN)

What is Content Delivery Network (CDN) A Content Delivery Network (CDN) is a system of servers that are distributed across multiple locations to deliver content to users more efficiently. The main purpose of a #CDN is to reduce the latency and increase the availability of content for users. CDNs are often used to deliver large files such as video, images, and software updates. When a user requests a piece of content from a website, the CDN will redirect the request to the closest server to the user. This reduces the distance the data has to travel and speeds up the delivery of the content. CDNs also use caching techniques to store frequently accessed content on the servers, so that it can be delivered more quickly to users. CDNs are particularly useful for websites that have a large number of users or that experience a lot of traffic. This is because CDNs can distribute the load across multiple servers, reducing the strain on a single server. This helps to prevent downtime and ensures...