On Wed, 29 Apr 2009, Larry Seltzer wrote: >>> http://www.microsoft.com/windows/enterprise/products/branchcache.aspx >>> This link redirects to Windows homepage now. > > Not for me. I'll violate some copyrights by reproducing the main text of > the page here: > > Improve application responsiveness with BranchCache > Increase branch office user productivity ... > When IT enables BranchCache, a copy of > data accessed from an intranet web site or a file server is cached > locally within the branch office. When another user on the same network > requests the file, the user gets access to the content almost > immediately as it is downloaded from the local cache rather than over a > limited bandwidth connection back to headquarters. > Flexible Architecture ...
So, Microsoft has implemented a squid like server as part of their gateway solution for office connections to the net. If done correctly, sould be safe enough, no? -steve _______________________________________________ Fun and Misc security discussion for OT posts. https://linuxbox.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/funsec Note: funsec is a public and open mailing list.
