Hostname pre-localization

A method for directing a client computing device to a content distribution network (CDN) using a pre-localized hostname, the method comprising:

• receiving, at a service and from the client computing device, an initiation request relating to computing functionality provided by the CDN for the service, wherein the service is distinct from the CDN;
• generating pre-localization information based at least in part on the initiation request and information about the client computing device;
• determining, based on the pre-localization information, a pre-localized hostname associated with a particular edge server of the CDN, wherein the CDN includes a plurality of edge servers, and the particular edge server is responsible for the computing functionality, wherein determining the pre-localized hostname comprises:
• generating a hash based on the particular content;
• and
• identifying the particular edge server according to a hashing algorithm;
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• sending to the client computing device, by the service, a response to the initiation request comprising the pre-localized hostname, thereby directing the client computing device to the particular edge server of the CDN.

A method for generating a pre-localized hostname, the method comprising:

• receiving a pre-localization request comprising pre-localization information, wherein the pre-localization information comprises an indication of computing functionality associated with a content distribution network (CDN);
• generating, based on the pre-localization information, a pre-localized hostname associated with an edge server of the CDN that is responsible for the computing functionality, wherein generating the pre-localized hostname comprises:
• generating a hash based on the particular content;
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• identifying the edge server according to a hashing algorithm;
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• providing, in response to the pre-localization request, the pre-localized hostname to direct a client computing device to the edge server of the CDN.