Summary

Throughout this chapter, we dove deep into the unique architecture of the AWS Global Network. We started with foundational pillars such as the Nitro platform, which underpins the network’s stability and performance, to advanced offerings such as Amazon CloudFront and AWS Global Accelerator that improve user experience no matter how far away from a region they are.

We also explored the transformative potential of processing at the near edge, a concept that has become central to modern content delivery and application deployment strategies. With tools such as AWS Lambda@Edge and Amazon CloudFront functions, AWS not only ensures optimal delivery speeds but also offers opportunities for real-time data processing and manipulation, empowering businesses to provide richer, more responsive user experiences. Moreover, by leveraging IP Anycast with AWS Global Accelerator and transforming the AWS infrastructure into a private WAN using offerings such as AWS Direct Connect SiteLink...