What is the effect of using a Content Delivery Network (CDN) with Sitecore?

Using a Content Delivery Network (CDN) with Sitecore significantly enhances the performance of media asset delivery by caching content at various edge locations around the world. This means when a user requests a media asset, such as an image or video, it is served from a nearby CDN server rather than the primary Sitecore server. This proximity reduces the latency and load times for users, especially those located far from the original server. As a result, not only does this improve the overall user experience, but it also helps alleviate the load on the Sitecore server, leading to more efficient resource utilization and better scalability during high traffic periods.

Other options, while they touch on benefits of Sitecore or general server management practices, do not accurately describe the primary effects of integrating a CDN with Sitecore. For instance, simplifying database backups isn't a direct feature of using a CDN, nor does it inherently ensure that content remains static or reduce the need for backups.