Common Answers To Content Delivery Questions
What Is Content Delivery Service?
A content delivery service allows for the replication (cache) of electronic media in multiple servers across a distributed network. Files are delivered locally to end users from the nearest server, thereby increasing speed of delivery. Files can be streamed or downloaded safely and efficiently without buffering or associated bottlenecks.
What Is A Content Delivery Network?
CDN is the technology that assures content transfer quality and accelerates content delivery by distributing content to servers in key locations on the Internet, and by transferring the latest content to the recipient using the shortest path. our CDN service features comprehensive technology and know-how of not only the infrastructure, such as the servers and networks, but also content security, authentication and multi-session transfer technology.
What Are Some Real Usage Examples For Content Delivery?
Steaming Service:
- Live Broadcast of the 2002 Presidential Election
- Live Streaming of the 2002 and 2006 FIFA World cup final matches
- Live Streaming of the 2006 World Cyber Games
- Live Streaming of Korea team's games at the 2006 World Baseball Classic
- Online Gaming platform service for Nexon, Live Universe and Quarterlife
Digital Download Service:
- Large volume installation and patch file download service for gaming sites
- High resolution eLearning content
- Downloadable navigation maps
- Background music download service
- Large capacity file transfer for documents, security programs and public downloads
Content Caching Service:
- Image caching for sites such as Ebay, Toyota and Shaklee Corporation
- User generated content sites such as Quarterlife.com and LiveUniverse
- Large MLS and Real Estate Portals
