Frequently Asked Questions
Granite CDN FAQ

Granite CDN FAQ

Overview

A Content Delivery Network (CDN) is a distributed network of servers that delivers web content to users based on their geographic location. CDNs help improve website performance by reducing latency and distributing the load across multiple servers.
GraniteCDN is a high-performance content delivery network designed to accelerate your website's content delivery, improve load times, and enhance user experience. It offers features like image optimization, URL rewriting, and advanced caching strategies.
GraniteCDN offers several advantages over AWS CloudFront, including simplified configuration, more intuitive interface, specialized image optimization, and competitive pricing. GraniteCDN is designed to be easier to use while still providing enterprise-level performance.
Yes, there are several other CDN providers in the market, including Cloudflare, Fastly, Akamai, and Google Cloud CDN. Each has its own strengths and pricing models. You can find more details in our <a href="/cdn-comparison" class="text-blue-600 hover:underline">CDN Competitive Landscape</a> page.

DNS

DNS (Domain Name System) is the internet's directory service that translates human-readable domain names (like example.com) into machine-readable IP addresses (like 192.0.2.1) that computers use to identify each other on the network.
CDNs use DNS to route users to the nearest or most optimal server. When a user requests content from your website, the CDN's DNS system determines which edge server should handle the request based on factors like geographic proximity and server load.
GraniteCDN typically requires you to create a CNAME record that points your domain or subdomain to our CDN endpoint. Detailed instructions are provided during the domain setup process in your GraniteCDN dashboard.

Image Optimization

Granite CDN provides powerful image optimization capabilities to improve your website's performance. More details coming soon.

Origin Servers

Learn about how Granite CDN interacts with your origin servers. More details coming soon.

URL Rewriting

Understand how URL rewriting works with Granite CDN. More details coming soon.

Advanced Features

Explore the advanced features offered by Granite CDN. More details coming soon.

Pricing

Information about Granite CDN pricing plans. More details coming soon.

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