# Acronyms and Abbreviations

This document provides a comprehensive reference for acronyms and abbreviations commonly used within the context of Medianova CDN (Content Delivery Network).

1. **CDN (Content Delivery Network)**: Medianova's service facilitating the efficient distribution of digital content across the internet.<br>
2. **HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol)**: The protocol utilized for information transmission on Medianova's CDN platform.<br>
3. **HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure)**: A secure version of HTTP ensuring encrypted data transmission on Medianova CDN.<br>
4. **DNS (Domain Name System)**: Medianova's system translating domain names into IP addresses for seamless content delivery.<br>
5. **WAF (Web Application Firewall)**: Medianova's security measure protecting web applications from various online threats and vulnerabilities.<br>
6. **PoP (Point of Presence)**: Specific locations within Medianova's CDN network infrastructure for optimized content distribution.<br>
7. **SSD (Solid State Drive)**: High-performance storage devices utilized by Medianova for rapid data access.<br>
8. **TLS (Transport Layer Security)**: Cryptographic protocols implemented by Medianova to ensure secure data transmission.<br>
9. **API (Application Programming Interface)**: Interfaces developed by Medianova to facilitate seamless communication between software applications.<br>
10. **QoS (Quality of Service)**: Medianova's measure for assessing and maintaining the quality of data transmission on its CDN.<br>
11. **DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service)**: Measures implemented by Medianova to counteract and protect against DDoS attacks on its CDN services.<br>
12. **TCP (Transmission Control Protocol)**: Medianova's chosen protocol for reliable data transmission on its CDN network.<br>
13. **UDP (User Datagram Protocol)**: An alternative protocol employed by Medianova for specific data transmission needs.<br>
14. **SLA (Service Level Agreement)**: Agreements defining the service standards guaranteed by Medianova to its clients.<br>
15. **IPv6 (Internet Protocol Version 6)**: Medianova's utilization of IPv6 to uniquely identify and manage devices on its CDN.<br>
16. **VOD (Video on Demand)**: Medianova's service enabling users to access video content at their convenience.<br>
17. **OTT (Over-The-Top)**: A content delivery approach where media content is delivered directly over the internet without the involvement of traditional cable or satellite providers.