AWS Global Accelerator
A networking service that improves the availability and performance of applications with users globally.
Description
AWS Global Accelerator is a service designed to enhance the performance and availability of applications hosted on AWS. By leveraging the AWS global network, it routes user traffic to the nearest endpoint based on health, geography, and routing policies. This minimizes latency and increases the speed of data transfer, ensuring a seamless experience for end-users. Global Accelerator supports both Network Load Balancers and Application Load Balancers, making it versatile for various application types. It can also be used to manage traffic across multiple AWS Regions, providing failover capabilities that enhance application resilience. For example, if one endpoint becomes unhealthy, Global Accelerator automatically reroutes traffic to the nearest healthy endpoint, reducing downtime and improving overall user experience. This is particularly beneficial for applications that require high availability and low latency, such as online gaming, live streaming, and e-commerce platforms.
Examples
- An online gaming company uses AWS Global Accelerator to ensure low-latency connections for players in different regions, enhancing the gaming experience.
- A global e-commerce platform deploys AWS Global Accelerator to route users to the nearest regional endpoint, improving load times and increasing conversion rates.
Additional Information
- AWS Global Accelerator offers two static IP addresses that serve as a fixed entry point for applications, simplifying DNS management.
- The service integrates seamlessly with AWS Shield and AWS WAF, providing enhanced security features against DDoS attacks and web exploits.