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CDN Cache Strategy for HLS: Live vs VOD

Published2026-02-04 · Read 12 min

Set different cache policies for playlist and segments to balance freshness and origin load.

Live vs VOD

Live playlists need short TTL; segments can use longer TTL. VOD allows more aggressive caching.

Operational metrics

Track hit ratio, origin latency, and regional node divergence.