CloudFront

Question 1

What is CloudFront?

Answer 1

A content delivery network (CDN) is a system of distributed servers that deliver webpages and other web content to a user based on the geographic locations of the users, the origin of the webpage, and a content delivery server. Requests for content are automatically routed to the nearest edge location so it is delivered with the best possible performance.

Question 2

What are the two types of CloudFront distributions?

Answer 2

Web Distribution: Typically used for Websites

RTMP Distribution: Used for Media Streaming

Question 3

True or False: Edge locations are Read Only.

Answer 3

False; you can write objects to them.

Question 4

How long are CloudFront objects cached for?

Answer 4

They are cached for the life of the TTL (Time to Live). ex. 48hrs

Question 5

True or False: Can you clear cached objects on CloudFront?

Answer 5

True; though you will be charged to do so.