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AWS Global Accelerator
AWS Global Accelerator is a network service designed to optimize performance and availability of applications through the global AWS network. Accelerator intelligently routes traffic to the best AWS regions to reduce latency and enhance the user experience worldwide. AWS Global Accelerator integrates seamlessly with other AWS services, such as Amazon EC2 for virtual machines as endpoints or Elastic Load Balancers (ELB).
By leveraging the global AWS network, latency for players is significantly reduced, which is essential for real-time multiplayer games. The service ensures that traffic is routed quickly and reliably to the nearest AWS endpoints, minimizing delays and stabilizing the connection.
The service is fully integrated with Amazon CloudWatch. This allows customers to view real-time metrics such as latency, errors, and traffic volume in the AWS Console. This enables proactive monitoring of the network architecture.
Core Functions of AWS Global Accelerator
Global Routing
AWS Global Accelerator optimizes network traffic by automatically routing it to the closest and most efficient endpoint, resulting in better performance.
Global Availability
Global Accelerator uses AWS's global network to enhance the availability of applications worldwide by distributing traffic across multiple regions.
Traffic Management
By leveraging intelligent routing, Global Accelerator ensures that traffic is efficiently and reliably directed to the best server based on the user's geographical location and server load.
Reduced Latency
Global Accelerator minimizes latency by using AWS edge locations and optimizing the path from users to applications, leading to an improved user experience.
Automatic Failure Detection and Redirection
When an endpoint or region becomes unavailable, AWS Global Accelerator automatically detects this and redirects traffic to the next available endpoint.
Easy Setup and Management
AWS Global Accelerator integrates easily with AWS environments and provides a user-friendly console for managing and monitoring traffic.
Support for Various AWS Services
Global Accelerator is compatible with various AWS services, including Elastic Load Balancing (ELB), Amazon EC2, and Amazon S3.
Fine-grained Traffic Control
With Global Accelerator, users can fine-tune traffic distribution to ensure the right distribution across different endpoints or regions.
