Module 3: Global Infrastructure and Reliability (Part 2) Flashcards
What is an edge location in AWS?
An edge location is a site used by Amazon CloudFront to store cached copies of content closer to customers, enabling faster delivery.
Why are edge locations used in AWS?
Edge locations are used to reduce latency and improve content delivery performance by caching content closer to end users, reducing the distance data has to travel.
How do edge locations benefit content delivery?
Edge locations allow content to be delivered faster to customers by retrieving cached copies of the content from the nearest edge location instead of accessing the original source, reducing latency and improving user experience.
Can content from different regions be cached in a single edge location?
Yes, edge locations can store cached content from different regions. This enables content to be delivered locally to customers, regardless of the geographic location of the original source.
What AWS service utilizes edge locations for content delivery?
Amazon CloudFront, the AWS content delivery network (CDN) service, uses edge locations to cache and deliver content to end users with low latency and high performance.
What is the AWS Management Console?
The AWS Management Console is a web-based interface that allows users to access and manage AWS services. It provides a user-friendly interface, wizards, and automated workflows to simplify tasks.
What is the AWS Command Line Interface (CLI)?
The AWS Command Line Interface (CLI) is a tool that allows users to control AWS services directly from the command line. It provides a command-line interface for managing and automating AWS services.
How can AWS CLI be used to automate tasks?
AWS CLI enables users to automate actions and tasks performed by AWS services and applications through scripts. It allows users to write commands to perform various operations, such as launching instances, managing resources, and more.
What are Software Development Kits (SDKs) in the context of AWS?
Software Development Kits (SDKs) are tools that provide programming language-specific APIs and libraries to interact with AWS services. They make it easier to integrate AWS services into applications and enable developers to use their preferred programming language.
What programming languages are supported by AWS SDKs?
AWS provides SDKs for various programming languages, including but not limited to C++, Java, .NET, Python, Ruby, JavaScript, and Go. These SDKs offer language-specific APIs and documentation to facilitate integration with AWS services.
