: The "discovery" label often implies an automated scanning service. Once a file is uploaded via FTP, a discovery script identifies the new asset, generates metadata, and triggers the "push" or "pull" sequence to move the file from the origin server to the CDN's edge.
In legitimate architecture, is the process by which a client (e.g., a video player or a software updater) queries a directory service to receive a list of optimal CDN edge addresses. This is essential for load balancing and reducing latency. cdn1discovery ftp