SoftLayer CDNLayer

CDNLayer is SoftLayer’s content delivery network: a system of servers running advanced software for organizing, storing, and streaming website content to end-users. Rather than serving content directly from the host server to the end-user, CDNLayer moves content from the host server to a node that is geographically closer to the end-user. This minimizes the distance the data has to travel, avoiding network traffic jams and decreasing latency. CDNLayer includes tools for improved management and control, helping with digital rights management and content monetization. In addition, it features the ease-of-use and high level of control for which SoftLayer is known.

Key Advantages

High-Quality Content and Media Rich Web Sites

CDNLayer places content as close to the end-user as possible, making downloading, streaming, and website loading faster and more consistent. This allows websites to include richer, more creative content without sacrificing performance.

Secure Content Management

CDNLayer provides secure, streamlined tools for managing content and content monetization.

Broader Geographic Reach

CDNLayer pushes content to server nodes placed around the world, optimizing the speed and reliability of content delivery to end-users regardless of location. This is especially advantageous as Internet subscriber rates continue to increase globally.

Cost-Effective, Performance-Neutral Scalability

CDNLayer spreads its workload over multiple servers in diverse locations, so increases in content demand does not slow down or compromise delivery. CDNLayer is priced based on bandwidth used, eliminating the cost of excess capacity.

Content Formats Supported

Formats for Streaming Media

Windows Media	Flash Media

Formats for Progressive Downloads

Windows Media Flash Media DivX H.264 Move Media Microsoft Silverlight	QuickTime MP3 RealSystem G2 RealPlayer Real Networks HTML	TXT GIF JPG PDF