Network & Latency
All 11 SharkCloud help articles on Network & Latency — cloud server and VPS buying advice, deployment tutorials, networking and troubleshooting.
How to Test VPS Latency and Packet Loss (ping and mtr)
The most direct way to judge a VPS network is to measure latency and packet loss. Here are
Optimizing Latency from Mainland China to a Japan VPS
Japan is close to China with low theoretical latency, but real experience depends on route
What Are BGP and CN2 Lines, and How They Affect Latency
When buying a VPS you'll see terms like BGP, CN2 and optimized lines. Understanding them h
How to Diagnose and Fix VPS Packet Loss
Packet loss causes slow page loads, flaky connections and choppy video. Diagnosing it star
How to Pick a Low-Latency Data Center Node for Your Workload
For the same app, the right data-center node makes a world of difference in user experienc
Speed Up and Protect Your VPS Website with Cloudflare
Cloudflare's free plan gives a VPS-hosted website three things: a global CDN, free SSL and
VPS Speed Testing: speedtest, iperf3 and Real Download Tests
"How fast is this VPS, really?" Gut feeling is unreliable — measure it. This article cover
What Is a CDN and When Your Website Needs One
A CDN (Content Delivery Network) is a set of edge nodes worldwide that cache your site's s
What Is IPv6 and Should You Enable It on Your VPS
IPv4 addresses ran out long ago; IPv6 offers a virtually inexhaustible address space. Many
CN2 GIA, BGP & China-Optimized Routes Explained
Two VPS with the same spec in the same datacenter can deliver wildly different experiences
DDoS Protection & High-Defense VPS: What You Need to Know
"Getting attacked" is one of every site owner's biggest fears — a DDoS can knock a normal