Good domineering! Windows 10 released the first day of global network traffic soared 35%

Yesterday was the first day of the official release of Windows 10, this is undoubtedly an exciting and happy day for countless users who are looking forward to it, but the global Internet can Handling millions of people while downloading up to 3.5GB of Windows 10 installation package? So far, despite data from CDN service provider Akamai showing that global network traffic has soared by 35%, the answer is still ok.

There are countless people downloading Windows 10 at the same time, causing a lot of pressure on the global network, but it’s still a long way to go.

Some people worry that the global Internet or at least Microsoft’s servers will It will crash due to huge network traffic. After all, similar incidents have occurred before, such as when Apple released iOS 8, during the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, and during the fifth season of HBO's popular drama "Game of Thrones", all of them caused network congestion or even collapse due to strong user demand.

But this is not the case with Windows 10. There is no situation in the major social networks that users complain that the network is blocked and cannot be downloaded. Even if you are using a 4MBps network, you can download the operating system in less than two hours.

Some professionals worry that Windows 10's download traffic can be as high as 40TB per second at the peak, and the network will crash. This does not seem to happen.

Although Microsoft has not revealed how it handles these huge demands, we know how Microsoft is pushing Windows 10 to users.

Terry ·, executive vice president of Microsoft's windows and hardware division; Terry Myerson gave us a big tip in early July. At the time, Myerson said in the blog: "We will officially release Windows 10 from July 29. Prior to this, we will push the upgrade appointment notice to users in stages, and gradually increase the push scale after July 29. ”

The key word in Myerson's words is "phased”. Microsoft does not simply let users click and download. Instead, users need to make an appointment in advance to install. In order to be able to queue up to install Microsoft's latest operating system, you need to click on the "Get Windows 10" icon, then click on the "Book now for free updates" button, and your device will be on the Microsoft upgrade list.

Then, Microsoft, not you, will decide when you can get the upgrade package. For example, users book Windows 10 for their desktops and laptops at different times, so devices that are booked earlier may be upgraded first.

In other words, Microsoft did not release iOS 8 like Apple, so that all users at the same time "rushed in" & rdquo; installed the latest system, but gradually updated in stages.

In addition, the vice president of Streaming Media said that Microsoft has booked a total of 40TB per second of traffic capacity to third-party CND service providers, but Microsoft did not confirm the news. According to CDN industry sources, Microsoft has carried out a large-scale broadband investment for the upgrade on July 29 and a few days later.

Yesterday's network traffic was destined to be very busy, and it was even possible to create traffic records, but there is no danger of any network crashes.