Internal CDN (OVH)¶

Self-hosted CDN solution for internal operations and file management

Overview¶

The Internal CDN is a self-hosted content delivery network solution built on OVH infrastructure, serving as a replacement for AWS CDN. It provides file storage, delivery, and management capabilities for internal operations and product integrations.

Key Features¶

• File Storage & Delivery: High-performance file serving with global distribution
• File Browser Interface: Web-based file management system
• Product Integration: Currently used for Shopify product image uploads
• Internal Operations: Supports various internal file management needs
• Cost Optimization: Reduces dependency on external CDN services

Architecture¶

graph TB
    A[Client Applications] --> B[Internal CDN]
    B --> C[File Browser Interface]
    B --> D[Nginx File Server]
    D --> E[OVH Storage]
    C --> E

    F[Shopify Products] --> B
    G[Internal Operations] --> B
    H[Support Tools] --> B

Access Information¶

CDN Endpoint¶

• URL: https://cdn-ovh.instabackend.io/
• Purpose: Public file access and delivery

File Management Interface¶

• URL: http://cdn-ovh.instabackend.io:1982/login?redirect=/files/
• Purpose: Administrative file management and uploads
• Access: Internal team access required

Current Usage¶

Active Directories¶

Based on the CDN structure, the following directories are currently in use:

Product Integration¶

• Shopify Products: Image upload and storage for e-commerce products
• Internal Operations: File management for various internal processes
• Development: Testing and staging file storage

Setup & Configuration¶

Documentation¶

• Setup Guide: Step-by-Step Guide to Create Your Own CDN on OVH with Nginx and File Browser
• Note: The setup guide is currently experiencing JavaScript load errors on Atlassian

Technical Stack¶

• Infrastructure: OVH Cloud
• Web Server: Nginx
• File Browser: Custom file management interface
• Storage: OVH storage solutions
• Port: 1982 (for file management interface)

Support Engineer Responsibilities¶

Daily Operations¶

1. File Management: Monitor and manage file uploads and storage
2. Access Control: Manage user access to the file browser interface
3. Storage Monitoring: Monitor storage usage and performance
4. Integration Support: Assist with Shopify product image uploads

Maintenance Tasks¶

• Storage Cleanup: Regular cleanup of temporary and unused files
• Performance Monitoring: Monitor CDN performance and response times
• Security Updates: Ensure proper access controls and security measures
• Backup Management: Coordinate with DevOps for file backup strategies

Troubleshooting¶

• Upload Issues: Resolve file upload problems
• Access Problems: Fix authentication and authorization issues
• Performance Issues: Diagnose and resolve slow file delivery
• Integration Errors: Support product integration with the CDN

Integration Status¶

Current State¶

• Product Integration: Not yet fully integrated into Appgain products
• Internal Use: Actively used for internal operations
• Shopify Integration: Currently supporting Shopify product image uploads

Future Plans¶

• Full Product Integration: Planned integration with all Appgain products
• API Development: Development of CDN APIs for automated file management
• Performance Optimization: Ongoing optimization for better delivery speeds

Best Practices¶

File Management¶

• Organized Structure: Maintain organized directory structure
• Naming Conventions: Use consistent file naming conventions
• Regular Cleanup: Perform regular cleanup of temporary files
• Access Logging: Monitor and log file access for security

Performance¶

• File Optimization: Optimize images and files before upload
• Caching Strategy: Implement proper caching headers
• Compression: Enable compression for text-based files
• CDN Distribution: Leverage OVH's global distribution network

Security¶

• Access Control: Implement proper authentication and authorization
• File Validation: Validate uploaded files for security
• HTTPS Usage: Ensure all file access uses HTTPS
• Regular Audits: Perform regular security audits

Monitoring & Metrics¶

Key Metrics¶

• Storage Usage: Monitor total storage consumption
• File Delivery Speed: Track file delivery performance
• Upload Success Rate: Monitor upload success rates
• Error Rates: Track and resolve delivery errors

Monitoring Tools¶

• File Browser Interface: Built-in monitoring through the web interface
• Nginx Logs: Server logs for performance analysis
• Storage Analytics: OVH storage analytics and reporting

Related Documentation¶

• System Architecture - Overall system architecture
• Support Engineer Guide - Support engineer responsibilities
• Shopify Integration - Shopify backend integration
• DevOps Manual - Infrastructure management

The Internal CDN provides a cost-effective, self-hosted solution for file management and delivery, supporting both current internal operations and future product integrations.