1. Solution Sheet: Online Gaming
Network Requirements
Requirements
1 Provide reliable 2 Eliminate buffering and 3 Deliver dynamic
static downloads support multiple devices game rendering
For initial game downloads, To ensure consistent in-game Real-time rendering for
patches and prerendering experience regardless of more end-user control
end-user device and gameplay flexibility
Solution
Enhanced CDN for fast game setup 1
Leverage a global network of edge POPs to
cache game code and static media for initial
downloads, patches and prerendering.
TCP-accelerated CDN speeds 2 Edge
Server XIP
downloads and eliminates buffering End User
TCP acceleration from the CDN edge Game Download
and Updates (Edge)
server to the end user significantly
reduces download times. A full CDN Enhanced CDN MIRO
feature set ensures multi-device support Optimized IP Origin MIRO
End User
including Apple and Android OS. Server A B C Real-time Game
D
E Rendering (Origin)
F
Route-optimized IP for 3
MIRO G
dynamic game variables
Backbones
Because many game elements are highly Core
variable, robust connectivity from the end user Switches Routers
Border
to the origin server is essential. Dynamic routing Routers
over multiple backbones mitigates latency and
maximizes uptime.
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2. Solution Sheet: Online Gaming
Data Center/Hosting Requirements
Requirements
4 Scale production and 5 Securly hybridize your 6 Enhance performance
development environments infrastructure environments and protect customer data
Quickly scale resources to address To keep costs low and increase Use a dedicated environment to
internal requirements and varying infrastructure agility ensure high performance and
levels of online demand store sensitive information
Network
(See Prior Page)
Solution
Firewall
Flexible cloud for scaling 4
Cloud servers allow you to maintain a
Cloud
highly trafficked website as well as burst Load Balancer
on-demand for peak events such as
on-line tournaments or new game
launches. Elastic virtual web servers
reside in the cloud to support your
scalability needs, improving both your
time to market and bottom line.
Virtual Web Servers
VLAN for flexibility 5
A single custom layer 2 Virtual LAN
environment gives you a high-
Virtual LAN Layer 2 Cross
performing hybrid solution from a single
Managed
provider. With this solution, you can
Hosting
launch applications faster, maintain your
users’ streaming integrity and run the
most optimal online game environment Managed Switch
possible.
Managed Hosting for 6
performance and security Managed Servers
Managed Hosting provides better database-
oriented performance because the hardware
has direct access to physical disks supplying
database information. Organizations with
greater security or compliance requirements
App & Database Managed Storage (SAN)
also benefit from the isolated physical
resource traits of Managed Hosting.
Find out how Hi-Rez Studios uses Internap’s flexible IT Infrastructure
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3. Solutions Overview
One size does not fit all; you have specific use case requirements unique to your industry. Internap is committed to understanding
your needs and delivering custom hosting and connectivity solutions to you. Internap combines the best in platform flexibility and
unmatched network performance for a complete set of services to meet your specifications. Whatever your request, we can assist
you with a full range of hosting solutions supported by our performance-enhancing technologies, including our Managed Internet
Route Optimizer™ (MIRO) technology, to deliver an unparalleled end-user experience.
Network
Performance IP™
Data
Throughput
The strength of multiple providers plus innovative
route optimization technology through MIRO
Accelerated IP
Up to 4 times faster download through XIP™
MIRO XIP CDN
Content Delivery Network
Digital assets delivered through Internap’s own
global CDN service
Platform
Colocation
Metro-based colocation facilities with
wide range of power density offerings
Dedicated/Managed Hosting
Best-in-class standard dedicated hosting
and tailored managed hosting solutions
Cloud Colocation Dedicated/ Public Hybrid
Full range of public, private and cloud Managed Hosting Cloud Hosting
storage solutions
Hybrid Hosting
Ultimate flexibility and performance by
leveraging multiple IT platforms
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