Category: Glossary

A Canonical Name or CNAME record is a type of DNS record that maps an alias name to a true or canonical domain name. CNAME records are typically used to map a subdomain such as www or mail to the domain hosting that subdomain’s content. CDN users can utilize CNAME to mask the 5centsCDN hostname playback […]

Filters are typically linked to transcoding and are mainly utilized to add watermarks/logos to your live stream or video files. Another practical application is to rotate your live stream or video file. The filter option enables the addition of video or image sources to an audio-only stream.

The conversion of a video file into different qualities is referred to as Video Encoding, which facilitates the upscaling and downscaling of video quality. Additionally, this technique is employed for Adaptive Bitrate (ABR) streaming of video files.

In brief, SSL represents Secure Sockets Layer and is the typical technology for securing an internet connection and protecting any confidential information exchanged between two systems from being read or altered by malicious parties, including potentially sensitive personal data.

The purpose of Bandwidth Overage Protection (BWOP) is to restrict bandwidth usage beyond the set limit, resulting in service deactivation once the limit is exceeded. By implementing this safeguard, users can opt to upgrade their bandwidth prior to reaching the threshold.

The health check feature monitors the status of servers at specified intervals and from specific regions. This feature provides real-time visibility into the status of servers, allowing the Traffic Director system to quickly switch to an available server to prevent downtime. This option is critical for ensuring website uptime, as it allows potential issues to […]

The Traffic Director is an advanced version of SimpleDNS that offers additional features. With this feature, you can utilize the failover feature to avoid downtime for records. Additionally, a health check ensures the status of your servers, making it more reliable to switch to an available server. Furthermore, you can direct traffic based on geo-location […]

SimpleDNS is a DNS management product offered by 5centsCDN that enables you to easily manage your domains. With this feature, you can enable the CDN with just one click. Our SimpleDNS service offers a 100% uptime Service Level Agreement, making it a reliable solution for managing multiple websites with high traffic loads and high-redundancy needs. […]

The Pull Zone feature is primarily used for content delivery acceleration. With this feature, you can deliver content from your origin server through the CDN. This feature supports website acceleration, live stream delivery, as well as VoD delivery. Additionally, you can set up and configure your website or application for advanced security measures to prevent […]

A Push Zone is a feature that enables cloud storage of files. With a Push Zone, you can upload your files to 5centsCDN for storage and delivery. There are two types of Push Zones available: HTTP Push Zone and VoD Push Zone. The HTTP Push Zone allows you to upload any type of file, while […]