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A Practical Guide to Content Delivery Networks offers an organized approach to implementing the networks responsible for the distribution of various types of Web traffic, including standard Web pages and streaming audio and video. Because CDN operations are normally performed by independent organizations, the successful use of vendor facilities requires knowledge of how CDNs operate–this volume describes how these networks function and the pros and cons of their use.
This book also examines Web architecture and TCP/IP, enabling an understanding of the clients, servers, and back-end databases that combine within a CDN to satisfy organizational requirements. It also explores the evolution of technologies … More >>
A Practical Guide to Content Delivery Networks
Gilbert Held has covered many aspects of CDN technology right from the basics to implementation. While i was more interested in finding out vendor specific details i found that this book covers some but not all of it.
I still think it’s a good reference for Systems Architects, Dev Leads and IT Operations folks interested in off-loading content for large-scale e-commerce web sites.
Rating: 4 / 5