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Netflix Systems Design

This exploration of the technologies, architectures, and patterns behind Netflix delves into the engineering marvels that enable the streaming giant to deliver content globally. It examines the intricate network of microservices that orchestrate Netflix's seamless service delivery, and the utilization of Amazon S3 for scalable, secure data storage. The lessons also explore Netflix's backend databases, essential for ensuring uninterrupted binge-watching experiences, and the role of Open Connect in their software architecture, highlighting the sophisticated systems and technologies that form the backbone of Netflix's streaming services.

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Examining the Netflix Architecture

Unveiling the Magic Behind Netflix: Engineering, Streaming, and Global Impact Setting the Stage: What's This All About? In this exploration, we're diving deep into the engineering marvel that is Netflix. How does this global juggernaut deliver your favorite shows seamlessly into your living room? What's...

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Microservices (Netflix)

In this lesson, we will unravel the various microservices, their underlying architecture, and the magic that Netflix performs with these services. Introduction: The Microservice Symphony at Netflix Netflix, a global streaming giant, orchestrates a range of microservices to deliver impeccable service to...

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Amazon S3 (Netflix)

In this tutorial, we will be discussing Amazon S3, its features, and how it is utilized by Netflix. For a deeper dive of S3 specifically, check out our introduction. Amazon S3 Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3) provides highly scalable, secure, and durable objec...

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Databases (Netflix)

Dive into the world of Netflix's backend, where the magic really happens. This tutorial will unveil the mysteries behind the databases that Netflix uses to ensure you can binge-watch your favorite shows without a hitch. We'll explore the intricacies of each database, their architectural genius, and how they inter...

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OpenConnect (Netflix)

In this article, we will be looking at Netflix Open Connect, how it works, its architecture, and its deployment procedures. We will also briefly discuss its role within the greater Netflix Software Architecture. Open Connect Netflix Open Connect is a purpose-bu...

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Elastic Load Balancer (Netflix)

In this article, we will talk about Elastic Load Balancer, its different types, and how it contributes to the architecture of Netflix. Netflix uses Amazon's elastic load balancing service to router the traffic to different front-end services. ELBs are set up in such a way that the load is first bal...

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Apache Chukwa at Netflix

Apache Chukwa is an open-source data collection system for monitoring large distributed systems. Apache Chukwa is built on top of the Hadoop Distributed File System (HDFS) and Map/Reduce framework and inherits Hadoop’s scalability and robustness. Apache Chukwa: Netflix's Scalable Open Source Data...

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Kafka at Netflix

: An In-depth Exploration of Streaming Excellence The world of data streaming is vast and intricate, and at the heart of it lies Kafka. Netflix, known for its robust engineering practices, has harnessed the power of Kafka to handle its vast streams of data. Let's dive into the intricacies of how Kafka operates within the Netflix...

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Spark at Netflix

Apache Spark has emerged as one of the key big data technologies in recent years. As an open-source distributed general-purpose cluster computing framework, Spark provides an integrated platform for data engineering, machine learning, and real-time analytical workloads. Some of its major capabilities include: **In-memory caching and optimized q...

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Elasticsearch at Netflix

How Netflix Leverages Elasticsearch for Operational Intelligence Elasticsearch is a popular open-source search and analytics engine that enables powerful log analytics and real-time data insights. Here's a quick overview of some of its key capabilities: Document-oriented storage allowing flexible schemas for diverse data types Distributed...

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Collaborative vs Content Based Filtering at Netflix

Personalized Video Recommendations at Netflix: Inside the Magic With over 220 million members worldwide, Netflix needs to offer highly personalized recommendations to connect each user with videos they will love. Two key techniques that power Netflix's recommendation engine are collaborative filtering and content-based filtering. Introduc...

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