AKAMAI Connected Cloud:

Best of Both Worlds Campaign

Best of Both Worlds

Akamai Connected Cloud (formerly known as Linode) is a massively distributed edge and cloud platform for cloud computing, security, and content delivery. Akamai’s cloud computing services include the essential compute, storage, networking, database, and container management cloud services required to build, deploy, and secure applications and workloads everywhere businesses connect online.

 

The cloud computing services running on Akamai Connected Cloud enable companies to distribute workloads and applications across the continuum of computing — from core to edge — to meet the challenges of cost, performance, and scale that centralized cloud computing platforms present today.

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Why Akamai Connected Cloud?

#1 Scalability

Scale your business on the MOST distributed compute, security, and delivery platform — from cloud to edge. New core compute regions launched. Learn more.

4,100+

EDGE PoPs

1,200+

NETWORKS

130+

COUNTRIES

1+ Pbps

EDGE CAPACITY

24/7

MONITORING

2,000+

SERVICES EXPERTS

#2 Affordable

Cut your cloud bills in half with bundled extras like DDoS Protection, cloud firewalls, and generous transfer.

#3 Wide Use-cases

Akamai CC supports real world high-traffic use cases across variety of different industries

Game Matchmaking

Enable digital experiences that depend on proximity for wait times, high performance, and adaptive decision-making

User Generated Live

Minimize latency to provide optimal interactive experiences ffor features such as chats, reactions, etc.

Manifest Manipulation

Maximize video quality, enable seamless ad insertion, and improve the user experience based on realtime edge and device chacteristics

Distributed Data

Enable global data distribution at massive scale to power real-time decisioning and scaled computing at the edge

Game Servers

Enable real-time responsiveness, which is critical for competitive gaming experiences

WebRTC

Enable low-latency communication directly between users, especccially for users in close geographical proximity

Live Streaming

Enable the best streaming performance wit reduced latencccy for viewers in proximity to edge servers

AI Inferencing

Enables near-user generalized ccomputing to deliver te services tat LLMs are offering

Developer Learning Resources

Get to know Akamai

This “Get Started” guide helps users deliver a secure, optimized website using Akamai’s services. It includes steps for setting up access, configuring a secure certificate, managing origin servers with NetStorage, defining properties for content delivery, and testing before going live. Users can follow these steps via Akamai Control Center or APIs. The guide ensures that the website will be faster, secure, and accessible globally through Akamai’s CDN.

Platform - Getting Started on the Linode Platform

This guide provides a comprehensive tutorial for setting up a secure, optimized website using Akamai’s content delivery network (CDN) and cloud-based compute instances. It guides users through gaining access, configuring Linode instances, obtaining an edge certificate for secure HTTPS connections, defining delivery properties with rules and behaviors, and testing the setup before going live. This ensures faster, secure delivery of web content to a global audience.

Build on the Cloud

This tutorial guides users through setting up Linode instances, securing them with an edge certificate, and configuring delivery properties for optimized web content delivery. It covers creating a secure environment, defining delivery rules, and testing configurations before deployment to ensure a robust and efficient cloud-based setup. This ensures that users can effectively manage and deliver their web content using Akamai’s services.

Linode Kubernetes Engine - Get Started

This page provides a comprehensive guide to getting started with Linode Kubernetes Engine (LKE). It includes steps for creating a Kubernetes cluster, deploying applications, managing cluster resources, and scaling applications. The guide is designed to help users leverage Kubernetes for container orchestration on Linode.

Get first API Call - Get Started

The Linode API documentation offers detailed information on programmatically accessing and managing Linode services. It covers creating, managing, and scaling instances, networking, and storage solutions. The API supports automated, script-based management and integration with third-party tools, providing RESTful endpoints secured by personal access tokens.

Get first CLI Call - Get Started

The Linode CLI page provides instructions for using Linode’s Command Line Interface to manage cloud resources. It includes installation steps, command references, and examples for deploying and managing Linode instances, configuring DNS, and managing storage. The CLI enables users to perform Linode tasks directly from the terminal.

What you will learn?

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Understand the role and benefits of Akamai’s content delivery network (CDN) and how it enhances site performance, security, and reliability through services like NetStorage and enhanced TLS.

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Able to sign up for a Linode account, navigate through the initial setup steps, and utilize Linode's Cloud Manager, CLI, and API for managing cloud services effectively.

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Gain the skills to build and manage cloud infrastructure, understanding the importance of redundancy, load balancing, and securing connections between clients and the network through edge certificates.

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Become proficient in using Linode Kubernetes Engine (LKE) to create and manage Kubernetes clusters, ensuring high availability and utilizing tools like kubectl and Terraform for deployment and management.

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Able to perform basic operations using Linode’s API and CLI, including creating instances, listing resources, and authenticating requests with personal access tokens, thereby automating cloud management tasks efficiently.

Prizes for Top Akamai Superchargers!

 

Join the Akamai Supercharger Assessment and  stand a chance to win one of these awesome prizes!

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As part of Best of Both Worlds Campaign, Akamai is teaming up with Developer Kaki to spread the word. Learn how to get started with Akamai CC ecosystem using the resources below, take the assessment and stand a chance to win one of the many attractive tech gadgets (as voted by Developer Kaki members!) and Touch n Go Vouchers to be given away to the participants of the Best of Both Worlds campaign running from 20th May 2024 to 19th June 2024, so don’t miss it!

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1st & 2nd Place : 2 unit of Acer Nitro Curved Gaming Monitor ED270R S3 (worth RM599)

 

 

3rd-5th Place : 3 units of Keychron K8 Pro Tenkeyless Wireless Mechanical Keyboard (worth RM410)

 

 

8th & 9th Place :2 unit of Logitech Z333 2.1 Multimedia Speaker System (worth RM300)

 

 

6th & 7th Place: 2 units of Shokz OpenMove Bluetooth Wireless Bone Conduction Sports Headphones (worth RM399)

10th-69th Place: 60 units of RM20 Touch n Go Reload Pin

Terms and Conditions:

  1. Eligibility
    • The quiz campaign is open to legal residents of Malaysia only.
    • Employees of Developer Kaki & AKAMAI Inc. and their immediate family members are not eligible to participate.
  2. Quiz Details
    • The quiz consists of 40 multiple-choice questions.
    • Participants will have a time limit of 35 minutes to complete the quiz.
    • The quiz will be available from 28th May 2024 to 27th June 2024.
  3. Prizes
    • The top 69 scorers in the quiz will receive prizes.
    • Prizes will be awarded as follows:
      • 1st & 2nd Place : 2 unit of Acer Nitro Curved Gaming Monitor ED270R S3 (worth RM599)
      • 3rd-5th Place : 3 units of Keychron K8 Tenkeyless Wireless Mechanical Keyboard (worth RM410)
      • 6th & 7th Place: 2 units of Shokz OpenMove Bluetooth Wireless Bone Conduction Sports Headphones (worth RM399)
      • 8th & 9th Place :2 unit of Logitech Z333 2.1 Multimedia Speaker System (worth RM250)
      • 10th-69th Place: 60 units of RM20 Touch n Go Reload Pin
  4. Scoring and Winner Selection
    • Scores will be calculated based on the number of correct answers.
    • In case of a tie, the participant who completed the quiz first will be ranked higher.
    • The decision of Developer Kaki & AKAMAI Inc. regarding the winners and prizes will be final and binding.
  5. Prize Claim and Delivery
    • Winners will be notified via the email address or contact information provided during registration.
    • Winners must claim their prize within 300 days by responding to the notification email and providing the required information.
    • Prizes will be delivered to the winners within 4 weeks after the claim process is completed.
  6. General Terms
    • By participating in the quiz campaign, participants agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.
    • Developer Kaki & AKAMAI Inc. reserves the right to modify, suspend, or terminate the quiz campaign at any time without prior notice.
    • Participants are responsible for ensuring the accuracy of the information provided during registration.
    • Developer Kaki & AKAMAI Inc. is not responsible for any technical issues, lost, delayed, or misdirected entries.
    • Prizes are non-transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash or other alternatives.
    • All decisions made by Developer Kaki & AKAMAI Inc. regarding the quiz campaign are final and binding.