View CDN Distributions

Once a CDN distribution is successfully created, the distribution is listed on the Distribution overview page.

To view the CDN distribution details, follow these steps:

  • In the DCD, go to Menu > Network > CDN under Edge Networking.

Result: A list of CDN distributions created is displayed. For every distribution listed, you can view the following details:

  • DOMAIN: Displays the origin domain of the distribution. Select the name to view the respective cluster details.

  • STATE: Displays the state of the distribution. Possible values are as follows:

    • Available: The distribution is available and in good condition.

    • Busy: When the distribution is either being updated, created, or deleted.

  • CREATION DATE: Displays the date of creation of the distribution.

  • LAST MODIFIED: Displays the date when the distribution details were last updated.

  • OPTIONS: Select to perform the following:

    • Details & Edit: You can view and edit the selected distribution details.

    • Copy UUID: Copy the UUID of the distribution to use this identifier in the API calls.

    • Copy HREF: Copy the HREF of the distribution that points to the URL provided by the CDN where the resource is hosted.

    • Delete distribution: Deletes the selected distribution. In the dialog box that appears, select Delete to confirm deletion. For more information, see Delete a CDN Distribution.

Distribution overview

View details of a selected CDN Distribution

For the selected CDN distribution, you can view the following details:

  • System Information: The following system information related to the distribution is displayed:

    • State: Displays the state of the distribution.

    • UUID: The unique ID of the CDN distribution.

    • Resource URN: A Uniform Resource Name (URN) that uniquely identifies the resources of the distribution, which is represented as ionos:<product>:<location>:<contract>:<resource-path>.

    • IPv4 Address: This is the Anycast IPv4 address needed to configure the domain's Domain Name Server (DNS) settings so that the CDN functionality can be active.

    • IPv6 Address: This is the Anycast IPv6 address needed to configure the domain's DNS settings so that the CDN functionality can be active.

    • Creation date: Specifies the date and time of distribution creation.

    • Creation by: Unique IONOS identity specifying the user who created the distribution.

    • Last Modified: Specifies the date and time when the distribution was last modified.

    • Modified by: Unique IONOS identity specifying the user who modified the distribution.

View CDN distribution system information
  • Properties: Refers to the Domain and SSL certificate details of the distribution. For more information, see Define distribution properties.

  • Routing rules: Refers to the rules defined for handling the routing of content requests to this CDN distribution. For more information, see Define routing rules.

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