When it comes to the Internet, if you use it, then it is important to understand how it works. Whether you’re a consumer or a business owner with a website, understanding these things will help you to have a better experience. As a consumer, you’ll have a better shopping experience, and as a business owner, you’ll be able to manage your website better. One of the important things you need to know is the difference between server latency and bandwidth because these have a direct impact on your ability to smoothly use the Internet. In this video, you will learn what these two things are and how they differ from each other.
In a simple analogy that this video gives, the bandwidth is a road. The more lanes this road has, the more bandwidth it has, meaning it can handle more traffic without the traffic getting backed up. However, if there is more traffic than it can handle, then this backup is latency. To prevent latency, a server will need to have plenty of bandwidth available. It should anticipate the amount of traffic it will be getting in order to go with an ample amount.
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