Hybrid content delivery network (CDN) and peer-to-peer (P2P) network

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PATENT NO 8332484
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11850721

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A content delivery network (CDN) typically includes a mapping system for directing requests to CDN servers. One or more peer machines become associated with the CDN, and the CDN mapping system is then used to enable a given peer to locate another peer in the P2P network, and/or a CDN server. Using this hybrid approach, CDN customer content may be delivered from the CDN edge network, from the P2P network, or from both networks. In one embodiment, customer content is uploaded to the CDN and stored in the edge network, or in a storage network associated therewith. The CDN edge network is then used to prime the P2P network, which may be used to take over some of the content delivery requirements for the customer content. The decision of whether to use edge network or peer network resources for delivery may be based on load and traffic conditions.

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AKAMAI TECHNOLOGIES INC150 BROADWAY CAMBRIDGE MA 01242

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Afergan, Michael M Cambridge, US 19 2150
Leighton, F Thomson Newtonville, US 62 7631
Parikh, Jay G Redwood City, US 14 1538

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