Google Cloud CDN
Google Cloud CDN: An Overview
Google Cloud CDN is a content delivery network service provided by Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Launched in 2016, Google Cloud CDN leverages Google’s globally distributed edge network to deliver content with low latency and high availability. Headquartered in Mountain View, California, USA, Google Cloud is renowned for its robust and scalable cloud services. Google Cloud CDN integrates seamlessly with other GCP services, offering a comprehensive solution for content delivery and security.
Features
| Feature | Google Cloud CDN |
|---|---|
| Number of PoPs | 140+ |
| Web Application Firewall | Yes |
| DDoS Protection | Yes |
| SSL/TLS Support | Yes |
| Origin Shield | No |
| 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 | Google Cloud CDN | Akamai | AWS CloudFront | Azure CDN | Cloudflare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of PoPs | 140+ | 300+ | 450+ | 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 | No | Yes | Yes | 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
- March 2020: Google Cloud CDN experienced an outage that affected multiple services, including Google Cloud Storage and Google Compute Engine. The issue was due to a network configuration change and was resolved within a few hours.
- August 2021: A global outage affected Google services, including Google Cloud CDN, due to a configuration error. The incident was quickly identified and mitigated by Google’s engineering team.
Notable Customers
Technology
Google Cloud CDN uses Google’s extensive network of data centers and edge locations to deliver content efficiently and securely. The service integrates with other GCP services such as Google Cloud Storage, Google Compute Engine, and Google Kubernetes Engine. Google Cloud CDN supports modern web protocols like HTTP/2 and HTTP/3, offering enhanced performance and security. The platform provides real-time analytics, image optimization, and edge computing capabilities to improve the performance and functionality of web applications.
Contributions to Open Source
Google Cloud is a major contributor to the open-source community, supporting a wide range of projects and initiatives. Some notable open-source projects and contributions by Google Cloud include:
- Kubernetes: An open-source system for automating the deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications.
- TensorFlow: An open-source machine learning framework developed by Google.
- Istio: An open-source service mesh that provides a way to manage microservices, including load balancing, security, and monitoring.
Pricing
Google Cloud CDN’s pricing model is based on data transfer, cache fill (data transferred from the origin to the CDN cache), and HTTP/HTTPS requests. Below is a general overview of potential pricing components:
| Service Component | Estimated Price Range |
|---|---|
| Data Transfer Out | $0.08 - $0.20 per GB |
| Cache Fill | $0.04 - $0.15 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 Google Cloud CDN pricing page or contact Google Cloud directly for a customized quote based on their specific needs.