Cal Paterson • 2/3/2021

Where's the fastest place to put my server? How much does it matter?

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This technical article uses web server access logs and public latency data to quantitatively analyze the impact of server location on website performance. It explains why network roundtrips are critical, compares latency for different users, and discusses how Content Delivery Networks (CDNs) can mitigate delays caused by geographical distance.

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#cdn #latency #Network Performance
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