Fastly CDN Features

Caching of static content at distributed PoPs for faster load times.

Routing of dynamic content for faster load time of dynamic pages.

The ability to purge the cache from different edge location PoPs.

Shared SSL certificate.

SSL certificate that you provide to the CDN software, or is provided for you and is not shared.

Reduces the computational burden on web servers.

Controls access over servers and protects from attacks and DoS attempts.

An easy to read, often single page, real-time user interface, showing a graphical presentation of the current status and historical trends of an organization's Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to enable instantaneous and informed decisions to be made at a glance.

Access pre-built and custom reports.

Record of data changes taking place in the software.

Application Programming Interface - Specification for how the application communicates with other software. API's typically enable integration of data, logic, objects, etc. with other software applications.

Standard integrations for common CMS tools.

Live stream is hosted on a dedicated cloud-based streaming platform. Audience members will have to visit the platform to access the stream.

Live stream is accessible on a social media website.

Allows a live stream to be played on multiple platforms or social media sites concurrently.

Live stream can be embedded on a webpage.

Allows audience members to rewind the live stream.

Provides a live audience with a chat where they can interact with one another and with the streamer.

Allows the audience to pause then play the stream.

Allows the streamer to create highlight clips of their streams that can then be hosted on the streaming platform or exported to another video hosting solution.

Provides an archive of previous streams that can then be accessed later by streamers themselves or audience members.

Collects analytics on audience count, audience demographics, and audience engagement.

Allows streamers to monetize their live stream through donations, ads, and paywalls.

Speeds up the transfer of content and reduces the website access time, allows web servers to handle more client requests.

Allows file storage in a temporary location (e.g., in memory) rather than fetching it from the backend servers everytime.

Compresses large files, such as image or video files, to reduce transfer times.

Manages and controls high peak web traffic by distributing network traffic evenly.

Helps scale on-demand to improve performance.

Dashboard that includes reports, graphs, and logs helping in monitoring web application performance.

Allows developers to add a live chat to their application.

Allows developers to allow app users to share their screens with one another.

Automatically subtitles and captions video on the platform or allows app users to add their own.

Allows developers to create their own custom video players.

Allows users to simultaneously live stream on multiple platforms.

Encrypts content on the platform.

Allows users to add watermarks to their videos.

Platform is compliant with HIPAA guidelines.

Platform is compliant with GDPR guidelines.

Users can integrate the solution with their existing tech stack without any coding.

Software provides in-depth analytics and reporting functionality.

Provides compression for GIFs.

Allows websites to use placeholder content while images and videos load.

Allows users to leverage any CDN provider.

Software is primarily a CDN that provides image optimization.

Leverages a third party CDN.

Supports duplication of application or the system in order to improve system reliability.

Supports management of web and application servers.

Offers profile support for Jakarta EE(Java EE), MicroProfile versions.

Offers support for web-based frameworks such as Google Web Toolkit, Spring, Angular JS among several others.

Continous data exchange between application server and client applications.

Supports single pane of view dashboard for visibility across applications, containers, workloads.

Easy deployment of application patches or security updates via the application server.

Supports real-time visibility (a complete and clear view) of application deployment and application awareness.

Supports management capabilities to help users on their application modernization journey be it public, private or even hybrid clouds.

Developers can use APIs to build and deploy microservices-based applications.

Provides analysis on on-premises workloads for users on their modernization journey.

Improved performance and dlexibility of modern application environments due to modular architecture and services-driven components.

Determine optimal scaling strategies using AI algorithms to ensure application responsiveness under varying loads.

Predicts potential coding errors during the development phase to prevent future bugs.

Analyzes historical data using AI to forecast resource needs and optimize allocation without manual intervention.

Utilizes advanced AI algorithms to detect anomalies in server operations that could indicate security or performance issues.

Monitors network traffic using AI to identify and respond to unauthorized access attempts in real-time.

Provides an intuitive interface for managing configurations and monitoring activity.

Simplifies the setup process with clear instructions and minimal technical effort.

Integrates seamlessly with cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments.

Works effectively with containerized applications and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes.

Distributes traffic across multiple data centers or regions to optimize performance.

Adjusts resources automatically to handle traffic spikes efficiently.

Continuously monitors server availability to prevent routing to unresponsive systems.

Restores operations quickly and effectively after failures or disruptions.

Efficiently manages encryption and decryption of traffic to secure data in transit.

Supports integration with web application firewalls (WAF) for additional protection against vulnerabilities.

Protects against Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks to maintain service availability.

Provides mechanisms to restrict unauthorized access and manage user or system permissions.

Controls traffic by allowing or blocking specific IP addresses to enhance security.

Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting

Works across multiple software systems or databases

Improves performance based on feedback and experience

Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input

Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes

Works across multiple software systems or databases

Improves performance based on feedback and experience

Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation

Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting

Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives