What is Amazon CloudFront?›
Amazon CloudFront is a web service that accelerates the delivery of your static and dynamic web content, such as .html, .css, .js, and image files, to users by using a global network of data centers, also known as edge locations. It helps to lower latency, increase the transfer speed of your content, and improve security for your application across a wide variety of devices.
How does Amazon CloudFront accelerate the delivery of my content?›
Amazon CloudFront accelerates content delivery by caching your content at edge locations, which are closer to your end-users. When a user requests your content, CloudFront dynamically routes the request to the nearest edge location with the lowest latency. This ensures that your content is served with the best possible performance to the user.
How much does it cost to use Amazon CloudFront?›
Amazon CloudFront uses a pay-as-you-go pricing model. You will be charged based on your actual usage of the service, which includes data transfer and HTTP/HTTPS requests. There are no upfront costs, long-term commitments, or minimum fees. You can find the detailed pricing information on the Amazon CloudFront pricing page.
Does Amazon CloudFront support live streaming of video content?›
Yes, Amazon CloudFront supports both live and on-demand video streaming. You can deliver your live video streams using adaptive bitrate streaming technologies, such as HTTP Live Streaming (HLS) and Dynamic Adaptive Streaming over HTTP (DASH), through CloudFront edge locations, providing a high-quality streaming experience for your viewers.
How can I secure my content with Amazon CloudFront?›
Amazon CloudFront provides multiple features to help you secure your content, including HTTPS support, signed URLs, signed cookies, and field-level encryption. By using these security features, you can control access to your content, protect sensitive data, and ensure data privacy for your users. Additionally, CloudFront integrates with AWS Web Application Firewall (WAF) to protect against common web exploits and DDoS attacks.