DZone

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

When a user logs on to this desktop/laptop or mobile, opens a browser, and types the name of a website, the browser displays the required information, and the user performs an action on the site. Have you ever wondered how computers retrieve this information and what happens in the background? It’s an underlying web application architecture that makes this process possible.

Architecture 262

Architecture Mobile Website Servers 262

Dynatrace

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

A key objective of the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority ( APRA ) is to ensure that APRA-regulated organisations remain resilient to operational risk. APRA outlines the measures that banks, mortgage lenders, and insurance organisations should take to keep critical promises to depositors, policyholders, and superannuation fund members. Those promises include ensuring continuous service and safeguarding personal information.

Cloud 224

Cloud Infrastructure Strategy Hardware 224

Percona

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Ready to supercharge your MongoDB experience? MongoDB is a dynamic database system continually evolving to deliver optimized performance, robust security, and limitless scalability. Upgrading to the newest release of MongoDB is the key to unlocking its full potential, but it’s not as simple as clicking a button; it requires meticulous planning, precise execution, and a deep understanding of the upgrade process.

Best Practices 90

Best Practices Hardware Tuning Scalability 90

Dynatrace

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Digital transformation has significantly increased the organizational demand to innovate faster. But with many organizations relying on traditional, manual processes to ensure service reliability and code quality, software delivery speed suffers. As a result, organizations are investing in DevOps automation to meet the need for faster, more reliable innovation.

DevOps 207

DevOps Benchmarking Azure Innovation 207

Percona

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

On October 24th, the Percona Kubernetes Squad held the first Ask-me-Anything (AMA) session to address inquiries regarding the utilization of Kubernetes for database deployment. This blog post will outline the top three questions raised during the session and provide thorough responses from our team of experts. Q1: When is it appropriate to use Kubernetes for databases, and when is it not recommended?

Open Source 88

Open Source Hardware Storage Database 88

Dynatrace

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Spiraling cloud architecture and application costs have driven the need for new approaches to cloud spend. Nearly half (49%) of organizations believe their cloud bill is too high , according to a CloudZero survey. Further, a Flexera report found that small to medium-sized businesses spend approximately $1.2 million on cloud computing , while large enterprises shell out upward of $12 million annually.

Cloud 198

Cloud Strategy Retail Energy 198

Percona

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

This blog was originally published in Sept 2021 and was updated in November 2023. Following the series of blogs started by Peter Zaitsev in Installing MySQL with Docker , on deploying Docker containers running open source databases, in this article, I’ll demonstrate how to install and run PostgreSQL using Docker. Before proceeding, it is important to remind you of Peter’s warning from his article, which applies here as well: “The following instructions are designed to get a tes

Database 73

Database Open Source Scalability Virtualization 73

IO River

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Turbocharge Your Content Delivery With CDN Multiple Origins Load Balancer! With the ever-growing demands of the internet, websites and web applications face the challenge of delivering content swiftly and efficiently to users worldwide. Enter the concept of Content Delivery Networks (CDN) with Multiple Origins Load Balancing. ‍Just as a well-coordinated airport directs flights to multiple runways based on traffic and weather conditions, a CDN with Multiple Origins Load Balancing ensures that

Traffic 52

Traffic Cache Servers Latency 52

IO River

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Remember when we could stream without thinking about optimizations? Those days are long gone. Now, with viewers all over the world expecting flawless and high-definition streaming, video providers have their work cut out for them. They need to deliver impeccable performance without breaking the bank.According to recent industry statistics, global streaming has seen an uptick of 30% in the past year, underscoring the importance of efficient CDN architecture strategies.

Architecture 52

Architecture Performance Internet Internet 52

IO River

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

What To Expect With CDN Security CDNs hold a lot of data and can be a target for hackers. These hackers can exploit weak security in CDNs. This is solely the responsibility of CDNs and doesn't involve CDN clients or security add-ons CDN provides.To address these threats, CDN providers can implement several practices aimed at safeguarding their customers' data, which we will delve into shortly.When choosing your CDN vendor(s), it’s important to ask them the right questions to ensure they are i

Strategy 52

Strategy Cache Best Practices Website 52

IO River

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

What is Terraform?‍Before we dive into what Terraform is, let's begin with a real-world example of how Terraform code looks and works:‍# Challenge requests coming from known Tor exit nodes.‍‍In the example above, we're using Terraform to set up an access rule on Cloudflare. This rule challenges requests coming from known Tor exit nodes. The code is declarative, which means you specify what you want the final configuration to look like, and Terraform ensures the infrastructure matches tha

Open Source 52

Open Source DevOps AWS Azure 52

IO River

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

What is vendor lock-in?‍Think of a situation where you're asked to build a service in AWS that distributes static content to your users. Your first option is to use its native CDN - Amazon CloudFront, as it seamlessly integrates with all of your other AWS Services that you're using to build your service.‍For example, consider the following scenario :‍Figure: A Vendor Lock-in Architecture‍You've used Amazon S3 to host your static site and content and Amazon API Gateway to host your APIs t

Lambda 52

Lambda AWS Cache Website 52

IO River

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

CDN’s Effectiveness: Static Vs Dynamic ContentBack in the day, a CDN’s primary function revolved around caching static content and delivering it efficiently to end-users. The concept of “cacheable” refers to content that doesn’t change frequently and can be stored for quick access. Examples include images, stylesheets, or pre-recorded videos.Non-cacheable or dynamic content, on the other hand, is content that changes frequently or is unique to individual users.

Cache 52

Cache Traffic Games Network 52

IO River

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

What is a CDN?‍A content delivery network (CDN) is a distributed network of servers strategically located across multiple geographical locations to deliver web content to end users more efficiently. CDNs cache content on edge servers distributed globally, reducing the distance between users and the content they want.‍CDNs use load-balancing techniques to distribute incoming traffic across multiple servers called Points of Presence (PoPs) which distribute content closer to end-users and impro

Architecture 52

Architecture Cache Performance Latency 52

IO River

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Common Infrastructure ExpensesYour first step in optimizing CDN expenses isn’t to look for the best-priced solution but to remember that a cheaper price isn’t always the best deal. A low-cost CDN may not always be as reliable and high-performing as a high-cost one. Therefore, you need to make sure you have the right balance between costs and performance & reliability according to your business needs.Here are some questions to ask yourself before choosing a CDN:How important is the price to y

Infrastructure 52

Infrastructure Traffic Cache Strategy 52

IO River

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

A Common Mistake Which Everyone does When it Comes to Measure Performance of Dynamic Content‍Monitoring the performance of your traffic is vital. IT experts frequently rely on the performance measurements of static content, as a strong indication of Edge platform functionality. They assume that this indication reflects also the performance of the Edge for their dynamic content.

Monitoring 52

Monitoring Performance Traffic C++ 52

IO River

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

OverviewDynamic and static content plays a huge part in building modern applications. But what exactly is the difference between the two? Consider the following table:‍‍Figure: A high-level representation of Dynamic vs. Static contentStatic content refers to content that will not change and can often be served using a CDN. However, dynamic content refers to ever-changing content that is often difficult to serve through a CDN due to its personalized nature, which often results in a slow deliv

Cache 52

Cache Social Media Website Performance Website 52

IO River

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

What is 5 Nines Availability?In an age where mainly all services that businesses provide their customers run on computing technology, it is crucial that companies understand the importance of providing reliable access to their systems.In determining a business's value to its clients, the level of service it provides is often a key metric. Service quality can be assessed based on various factors like ease of use, accessibility, security, reliability, and others, all of which contribute to consume

Availability 52

Availability Social Media Traffic Games 52

IO River

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

What is Multi-CDN?A CDN (Content Delivery Network) is a network of geographically distributed servers that brings web content closer to where end users are located, to ensure high availability, optimized performance and low latency. Multi-CDN is the practice of employing a number of CDN providers simultaneously. This method augments the performance benefits of using a CDN while also ensuring redundancy and resilience and reducing costs.To implement a M-CDN, organizations can use traffic manageme

Best Practices 52

Best Practices Strategy Traffic Virtualization 52

IO River

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Remember when we could stream without thinking about optimizations? Those days are long gone. Now, with viewers all over the world expecting flawless and high-definition streaming, video providers have their work cut out for them. They need to deliver impeccable performance without breaking the bank.According to recent industry statistics, global streaming has seen an uptick of 30% in the past year, underscoring the importance of efficient CDN architecture strategies.

Architecture 52

Architecture Performance Internet Internet 52

IO River

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

What is a CDN?‍A content delivery network (CDN) is a distributed network of servers strategically located across multiple geographical locations to deliver web content to end users more efficiently. CDNs cache content on edge servers distributed globally, reducing the distance between users and the content they want.‍CDNs use load-balancing techniques to distribute incoming traffic across multiple servers called Points of Presence (PoPs) which distribute content closer to end-users and improve o

Architecture 52

Architecture Cache Performance Latency 52

IO River

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

What is 5 Nines Availability?In an age where mainly all services that businesses provide their customers run on computing technology, it is crucial that companies understand the importance of providing reliable access to their systems.In determining a business's value to its clients, the level of service it provides is often a key metric. Service quality can be assessed based on various factors like ease of use, accessibility, security, reliability, and others, all of which contribute to consume

Availability 52

Availability Social Media Traffic Games 52

IO River

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Turbocharge Your Content Delivery With CDN Multiple Origins Load Balancer! With the ever-growing demands of the internet, websites and web applications face the challenge of delivering content swiftly and efficiently to users worldwide. Enter the concept of Content Delivery Networks (CDN) with Multiple Origins Load Balancing. ‍Just as a well-coordinated airport directs flights to multiple runways based on traffic and weather conditions, a CDN with Multiple Origins Load Balancing ensures that web

Traffic 40

Traffic Cache Network Servers 40

IO River

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

What is WAF?‍WAF stands for Web Application Firewall. Let's break it down using a simple analogy:Imagine you own a special kind of mailbox. Instead of just receiving letters, it also receives parcels, packages, and even gifts. But not all of these are meant for you; some could be scams, spam, or even dangerous items. ‍This is where WAF comes in! Think of WAF as the security guard for your special mailbox.

Traffic 40

Traffic Network Logistics Architecture 40

IO River

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

What To Expect With CDN Security CDNs hold a lot of data and can be a target for hackers. These hackers can exploit weak security in CDNs. This is solely the responsibility of CDNs and doesn't involve CDN clients or security add-ons CDN provides.To address these threats, CDN providers can implement several practices aimed at safeguarding their customers' data, which we will delve into shortly.When choosing your CDN vendor(s), it’s important to ask them the right questions to ensure they are impl

Strategy 40

Strategy Cache Best Practices Website 40

IO River

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

What is Terraform?‍Before we dive into what Terraform is, let's begin with a real-world example of how Terraform code looks and works:‍# Challenge requests coming from known Tor exit nodes.‍‍In the example above, we're using Terraform to set up an access rule on Cloudflare. This rule challenges requests coming from known Tor exit nodes. The code is declarative, which means you specify what you want the final configuration to look like, and Terraform ensures the infrastructure matches that desire

Open Source 40

Open Source DevOps AWS Azure 40

IO River

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

What is vendor lock-in?‍Think of a situation where you're asked to build a service in AWS that distributes static content to your users. Your first option is to use its native CDN - Amazon CloudFront, as it seamlessly integrates with all of your other AWS Services that you're using to build your service.‍For example, consider the following scenario :‍Figure: A Vendor Lock-in Architecture‍You've used Amazon S3 to host your static site and content and Amazon API Gateway to host your APIs that clie

Lambda 52

Lambda AWS Cache Website 52

IO River

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

CDN’s Effectiveness: Static Vs Dynamic ContentBack in the day, a CDN’s primary function revolved around caching static content and delivering it efficiently to end-users. The concept of “cacheable” refers to content that doesn’t change frequently and can be stored for quick access. Examples include images, stylesheets, or pre-recorded videos.Non-cacheable or dynamic content, on the other hand, is content that changes frequently or is unique to individual users.

Cache 40

Cache Traffic Games Network 40

IO River

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Common Infrastructure ExpensesYour first step in optimizing CDN expenses isn’t to look for the best-priced solution but to remember that a cheaper price isn’t always the best deal. A low-cost CDN may not always be as reliable and high-performing as a high-cost one. Therefore, you need to make sure you have the right balance between costs and performance & reliability according to your business needs.Here are some questions to ask yourself before choosing a CDN:How important is the price to you?

Infrastructure 52

Infrastructure Traffic Cache Strategy 52

IO River

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

A Common Mistake Which Everyone does When it Comes to Measure Performance of Dynamic Content‍Monitoring the performance of your traffic is vital. IT experts frequently rely on the performance measurements of static content, as a strong indication of Edge platform functionality. They assume that this indication reflects also the performance of the Edge for their dynamic content.

Monitoring 52

Monitoring Performance Traffic C++ 52

IO River

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

OverviewDynamic and static content plays a huge part in building modern applications. But what exactly is the difference between the two? Consider the following table:‍‍Figure: A high-level representation of Dynamic vs. Static contentStatic content refers to content that will not change and can often be served using a CDN. However, dynamic content refers to ever-changing content that is often difficult to serve through a CDN due to its personalized nature, which often results in a slow delivery

Cache 52

Cache Social Media Website Performance Website 52

IO River

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

What is Multi-CDN?A CDN (Content Delivery Network) is a network of geographically distributed servers that brings web content closer to where end users are located, to ensure high availability, optimized performance and low latency. Multi-CDN is the practice of employing a number of CDN providers simultaneously. This method augments the performance benefits of using a CDN while also ensuring redundancy and resilience and reducing costs.To implement a M-CDN, organizations can use traffic manageme

Best Practices 40

Best Practices Strategy Traffic Virtualization 40