AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator Full Course - Content Delivery Networks

The video discusses the issue of latency in web applications caused by geographical distances between servers and users. It introduces content delivery networks (CDNs) as a solution to minimize latency by placing content servers globally. CDNs are beneficial for web applications with multimedia content, product launches, and events with high bandwidth needs. Azure CDNs help reduce load times, save bandwidth, and improve responsiveness, making them essential for websites, mobile apps, streaming media, gaming software, firmware updates, and IoT endpoints.

What problem arises when servers are located far from users?

• Higher security risks

• Decreased server uptime

• Latency and low performance

• Increased server costs

How do content delivery networks help in reducing latency?

• By increasing server capacity

• By improving server software

• By reducing the number of users

• By placing content servers globally

Which of the following is a typical scenario for using CDNs?

• Web applications with multimedia content

• Intranet communication

• Offline data processing

• Local file storage

What is a key benefit of using Azure content delivery networks?

• Increased server maintenance

• Reduced load times

• Higher data storage

• Improved local network speed

Which application is NOT typically associated with CDNs?

• Firmware updates

• Local database management

• Streaming media

• Mobile applications