A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO CONTENT DELIVERY NETWORKS

Providing an understanding of Web architecture, along with an overview of the TCP/IP protocol suite, the second edition of this popular resource explains how to use the networks within the Internet, operated by various ISPs, as mechanisms for effectively delivering Web server based information. Emphasizing a best-of-breed approach, it allows readers to build an effective CDN on practically any budget. This vendor-neutral reference explains how to code Web pages to optimize the delivery of various types of media and includes examples of successful approaches, from outsourcing to do it yourself.