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How Mux chooses a CDN in 9.9ms

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Post Details
Company
Mux
Date Published
Author
Mark Franceschini
Word Count
1,750
Company Posts That Month
1
Language
English
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Summary

The journey of CDN selection at Mux highlights the challenges and evolution in finding an efficient and reliable method to choose content delivery networks. Initial attempts relied on third-party real user metrics (RUM) services, which proved insufficient due to limited control and data scope, leading to the development of a Mux-owned CDN selection process. This process initially faced issues with data dependence and latency-focused decision-making, ultimately leading to a more nuanced approach that prioritizes ruling out underperforming CDNs rather than finding the singular best option. The current system incorporates independent data sources and pre-calculated availability scores to enhance speed and adaptability, achieving a p99 latency of 9.9ms. Mux continues to improve this system by considering additional data sources and exploring content steering to further enhance resilience and performance.

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