Cloudfront (AWS)
AWS CloudFront: An Overview
Amazon CloudFront is a content delivery network (CDN) service offered by Amazon Web Services (AWS). Launched in 2008, CloudFront is designed to deliver data, videos, applications, and APIs to users globally with low latency and high transfer speeds. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, USA, AWS is known for its robust cloud computing platform and services. CloudFront integrates seamlessly with other AWS services, providing a comprehensive solution for content delivery and security.
Features
Feature | AWS CloudFront |
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Number of PoPs | 450+ |
Web Application Firewall | Yes |
DDoS Protection | Yes |
SSL/TLS Support | Yes |
Origin Shield | Yes |
Image Optimization | Yes |
Real-Time Analytics | Yes |
Edge Computing | Yes |
API Gateway | Yes |
Support for HTTP/2 and HTTP/3 | Yes |
Global Anycast Network | Yes |
Developer-Friendly Tools | Yes |
Comparison with Top CDN Providers
Feature | AWS CloudFront | Akamai | Google Cloud CDN | Azure CDN | Cloudflare |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Number of PoPs | 450+ | 300+ | 140+ | 130+ | 200+ |
Web Application Firewall | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
DDoS Protection | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
SSL/TLS Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Origin Shield | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
Image Optimization | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Real-Time Analytics | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Edge Computing | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
API Gateway | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Support for HTTP/2 and HTTP/3 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Global Anycast Network | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Developer-Friendly Tools | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Notable Outages and Events
- June 2020: AWS CloudFront experienced a significant outage affecting several services and websites due to an issue with its edge locations. AWS quickly identified and resolved the problem.
- November 2020: A major AWS outage affected multiple services, including CloudFront, due to issues with the Amazon Kinesis data stream. The incident impacted numerous websites and applications that rely on AWS infrastructure.
Notable Customers
Technology
AWS CloudFront utilizes a vast network of edge locations to deliver content quickly and securely to users worldwide. It integrates seamlessly with other AWS services, such as Amazon S3, AWS Shield for DDoS protection, and AWS WAF for web application security. CloudFront supports modern protocols like HTTP/2 and HTTP/3, providing enhanced performance and security. The service also offers comprehensive real-time analytics, image optimization, and edge computing capabilities.
Contributions to Open Source
AWS is a significant contributor to the open-source community, supporting various projects and initiatives. Some notable open-source projects and contributions by AWS include:
- Amazon Corretto: A no-cost, multiplatform, production-ready distribution of OpenJDK.
- AWS Amplify: A set of tools and services for building scalable mobile and web applications.
- Firecracker: A virtualization technology for running multi-tenant container workloads.
Pricing
AWS CloudFront’s pricing model is based on data transfer, requests, and additional features. Below is a general overview of potential pricing components:
Service Component | Estimated Price Range |
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Data Transfer Out | $0.085 - $0.20 per GB |
HTTP/HTTPS Requests | $0.0075 per 10,000 requests |
Web Application Firewall | Additional cost |
DDoS Protection | Additional cost |
SSL/TLS | Included |
Real-Time Analytics | Included |
Edge Computing | Additional cost |
For detailed and tailored pricing, businesses are encouraged to visit the AWS CloudFront pricing page or contact AWS directly for a customized quote based on their specific needs.