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AWS Global Accelerator

Last updated 4 hours ago

  • A service that improves global network performance for your applications.

  • Provides entry points close to your users by using the AWS global network instead of the slower public internet.

⚙️ Key Features

  • Uses Anycast IP addresses:

    • A single static IP is advertised from multiple AWS edge locations.

    • User traffic is automatically routed to the nearest healthy endpoint.

  • Accelerates traffic:

    • Reduces latency, improves availability, and optimizes routing across AWS’s private backbone.

🧠 Quick Summary

Feature
Description

Purpose

Improve global network performance and availability

Entry Points

Closest AWS edge location to users

Routing Mechanism

Uses Anycast IP addresses for faster routing

Benefit

Lower latency, higher reliability, static IPs for your service