The Evolution of CDN Management: A Paradigm Shift to Infrastructure as Code for Akamai Property Transformation

Avinash Ibbandi

Abstract: Infrastructure as Code (IaC) has transformed how organizations manage their infrastructure by automating configurations and deployments. Akamai Property Manager, a key component of Akamai's content delivery network (CDN), can be managed using IaC to streamline property configuration and deployment processes. This journal entry explores the use of Terraform, a popular IaC tool, for automating Akamai Property Manager. The article covers the prerequisites, steps for configuring Terraform, and best practices for version control and CI/CD integration, providing a comprehensive guide for automating Akamai properties.

Keywords: Property Manager, Akamai Rule Engine, Akamai API Integration, Akamai Terraform Automation, Web Acceleration, Content Caching, Edge Computing, Infrastructure as Code

How to Cite?: Avinash Ibbandi, "The Evolution of CDN Management: A Paradigm Shift to Infrastructure as Code for Akamai Property Transformation", Volume 13 Issue 11, November 2024, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 672-677, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR241109034713, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR241109034713