What is Akamai NetSession Client? Should I remove it?

1. What is Akamai NetSession interface and do I need it?
2. What is NetSession win?
3. What is Akamai Net traffic?
4. How do I uninstall Akamai from my Mac?
5. Does Netflix use Akamai?
6. Why is Akamai NetSession on my computer?
7. How do I uninstall Akamai NetSession client?
8. What does Akamai do exactly?
9. What companies use Akamai?
10. Does Amazon use Akamai?

What is Akamai NetSession interface and do I need it?

The Akamai NetSession Interface is used in the downloading of Autodesk software over the internet. It is used for both the Install Now and Download Now install methods, but not the Browser Download method. You can safely uninstall the Akamai NetSession Interface after you install and use your Autodesk product.

What is NetSession win?

Netsession_win.exe is an executable file that launches the Akamai NetSession Interface, a utility tool that offers faster and more reliable downloads. DLL files store data, code and resources needed by one or more programs in order to function correctly. ... Executable files may, in some cases, harm your computer.

What is Akamai Net traffic?

It's literally a "Content Delivery Network" or a network of servers that Akamai maintains that hold content to deliver to the closest user that requests them.

How do I uninstall Akamai from my Mac?

Macintosh Uninstall

The simplest and preferred method is to use the Finder to go to the NetSession Interface installation folder, which is normally /Applications/Akamai/, then double-click the uninstaller app. Confirm your decision.

Does Netflix use Akamai?

Netflix chose Akamai's global distribution platform for its highly scalable performance and storage capacity to ensure uninterrupted streaming of hundreds of thousands of movies and TV episodes during peak times.

Why is Akamai NetSession on my computer?

Akamai does not come right out and say it, but the reason NetSession is installed on your computer is to allow them to use your computer to "upstream" content to other users. By installing NetSession, you are allowing Akamai to use your idle bandwidth to upload files to other Akamai users.

How do I uninstall Akamai NetSession client?

When you find the program Akamai NetSession Interface, click it, and then do one of the following:

1. Windows Vista/7/8: Click Uninstall.
2. Windows XP: Click the Remove or Change/Remove tab (to the right of the program).

What does Akamai do exactly?

Akamai Technologies, Inc. is a global content delivery network (CDN), cybersecurity, and cloud service company, providing web and Internet security services. ... Further, Akamai implements DDoS mitigation and other security services in its edge server platform.

What companies use Akamai?

Who uses Akamai?

Does Amazon use Akamai?

This post is for those of you who are intrigued by web services infrastructure providers. Even Amazon App Store, one of Amazon's most visible new initiatives, is using Akamai's CDN to distribute media over the web, and not Amazon's own Cloudfront CDN. ...