Introduction
As online video consumption continues to rise, the demand for seamless video streaming becomes a top priority for content distributors. Our unique "Optimize for Video Delivery" setting has been designed with this demand in mind. This feature ensures that video content delivery is both efficient and user-friendly. Read on to grasp the details of this feature and how to leverage it for optimized video delivery.
The Essence of "Optimize for Video Delivery"
Our CDN introduces the "Optimize for Video Delivery" setting to boost the delivery of video content across our network. The essence of this feature is that it segments cached files into smaller units, each of approximately 5MB in size. This strategic segmentation offers a multitude of benefits, with the most notable being its ability to handle byte range requests, a cornerstone feature for video streaming platforms.
Activating "Optimize for Video Delivery"
To get started, ensure you have an active account, and a CDN Zone set up (that you want to use for Video Delivery). Simply Log In to your account, head over to the CDN section and choose your desired CDN Zone. Within the CDN Settings, simply scroll until you find the "Optimize for Video Delivery" toggle, and switch it on.
Note: Activating this feature will clear cached content for that zone, triggering fresh content pulls from the origin using byte-range requests.
Advantages of "Optimize for Video Delivery"
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Byte Range Request Support: One of the foundations of efficient video streaming is the ability to request specific parts of a video file, rather than the entirety of it. This is made possible through byte range requests. With our feature enabled, even uncached files can handle byte range requests, allowing viewers to jump to any part of a video seamlessly.
Note: For a smooth experience, ensure that your origin server is compatible with byte-range requests. This compatibility lets our CDN fetch the segmented 5MB chunks and serve them to your audience.
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Decreased Origin Traffic: Breaking cached files into 5MB units helps in conserving bandwidth. This method ensures that only essential data segments are delivered, preventing any redundant data transfers and subsequently lightening the load on the origin server.
Performance Insights
It's essential to understand that while "Optimize for Video Delivery" enhances video content delivery, there might be a slight decrease in throughput for large, uncached files. This reduction is attributed to our CDN servers having to process multiple smaller segments rather than a single extensive file. Nonetheless, for video content, this feature proves to be more efficient and user-centric.
When to Use "Optimize for Video Delivery"
The benefits of this feature are primarily seen with video content. However, when dealing with extensive non-video files, the efficiency might decrease slightly due to the overhead of processing multiple segments. Weigh the nature of your content and your specific needs before enabling this feature. If in doubt, our dedicated support team is always available to guide you.
Wrapping Up
Our "Optimize for Video Delivery" setting is a must-have for video content distributors. By fostering byte range requests and minimizing origin traffic, it ensures a top-notch viewer experience while also being resource-efficient. Tailor this feature to your needs and watch your video delivery metrics soar. For any queries or clarifications, feel free to reach out to us.
