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Google Cloud CDN

Cloud CDN (Content Delivery Network) uses Google's global edge points of presence to cache external HTTP(S) load balanced content close to your users.

Key Features

  • Global Reach: Caches content at Google's edge locations.
  • Integration: Works seamlessly with Cloud Load Balancing.
  • Security: SSL/TLS support and signed URLs.

Use Cases

  • Static Assets: Accelerate delivery of images, CSS, JS.
  • Media: Video and audio delivery.

Key Concepts

  • Cache Key: Identifies unique content in the cache.
  • Invalidation: Removing content from the cache before it expires.
  • Cache Mode: Control how content is cached (Force cache, Use origin headers).