Cloudflare APO and CDN Integration

Updated on 12. 6. 2025

Cloudflare APO and CDN Integration

ZiziCache includes advanced integrations with CDN providers, particularly Cloudflare Automatic Platform Optimization (APO) for maximum performance and global cache distribution.

Cloudflare APO Coordination

Intelligent coordination with Cloudflare APO:

  • Cache Bypass Coordination – Coordinated bypass rules between local and edge cache
  • Edge Cache Optimization – Optimization specifically for edge cache distribution
  • Purge Synchronization – Synchronized cache purging across all cache layers
  • APO Settings Validation – Verification and validation of APO configuration
  • Worker Script Coordination – Integration with Cloudflare Workers

CDN Asset Optimization

Comprehensive optimization for CDN delivery:

  • Asset URL Rewriting – Automatic rewriting to CDN URLs for optimal delivery
  • Preconnect Hints – DNS and connection optimization for faster resource loading
  • Cache Headers – Optimal cache headers specifically for CDN environments
  • CORS Handling – Proper Cross-Origin Resource Sharing configuration
  • Resource Hints – Strategic resource hints for improved loading performance

Varnish Integration

Comprehensive support for Varnish HTTP accelerator:

  • Varnish-specific cache headers and directives
  • ESI (Edge Side Includes) support for dynamic content
  • Custom VCL coordination and optimization
  • Cache tag management for precise invalidation
  • Varnish backend health monitoring

Nginx Coordination

NginxHelper integration for server-level optimizations:

  • FastCGI cache coordination and management
  • Nginx configuration optimization recommendations
  • Server-side cache purging mechanisms
  • Rate limiting coordination for optimal performance
  • Gzip and Brotli compression coordination

Performance Metrics

Comprehensive CDN and edge cache performance tracking:

  • CDN hit/miss ratios and effectiveness measurements
  • Edge cache performance and distribution analytics
  • Global distribution metrics and geographic performance
  • Latency measurements across different regions
  • Bandwidth utilization and cost optimization metrics

Fallback Strategies

Robust fallback mechanisms during CDN issues to ensure website availability even during CDN outages or performance degradation.

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