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.

In what ways do Azure content delivery networks improve user experience?

What types of applications might require content delivery networks?