CacheFlow Increases Deployment Options for Internet Caching Appliances with New Release of CacheOS.SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 4, 1999-- CacheOS Release 2.1 Incorporates WCCP WCCP Web Cache Communications Protocol (Cisco) WCCP Workers~ Compensation Claims Professional WCCP Web Cache Control Protocol WCCP Web Cache Communication Protocol Protocol to Interoperate with Cisco Routers CacheFlow Inc., a leading provider of Internet caching appliances, announced the general availability of release 2.1 of its CacheOS(TM), an operating system operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. built expressly for Internet caching. CacheOS 2.1 is designed to enable CacheFlow Internet caching appliances to accept redirected HTTP HTTP in full HyperText Transfer Protocol Standard application-level protocol used for exchanging files on the World Wide Web. HTTP runs on top of the TCP/IP protocol. requests from Cisco routers using the most recent version of the Web Cache (1) A computer system in a network that keeps copies of the most-recently requested Web pages in memory or on disk in order to speed up retrieval. If the next page requested has already been stored in the cache, it is retrieved locally rather than from the Internet. Communications Protocol Hardware and software standards that govern data transmission between computers. The term "protocol" is very generic and is used for hundreds of different communications methods. A protocol may define the packet structure of the data transmitted or the control commands that manage the (WCCP version 2.0). This is designed to enable the transparent deployment of caching within IP networks, delivering up to a 10 times improvement in Web response time without requiring additional network components. WCCP 2.0 enables caches and routers to exchange information that alerts the router to the presence and status of the cache. Advanced features of WCCP 2.0 allow clusters of caches and clusters of routers to be coordinated for load balancing The fine tuning of a computer system, network or disk subsystem in order to more evenly distribute the data and/or processing across available resources. For example, in clustering, load balancing might distribute the incoming transactions evenly to all servers, or it might redirect them and fault tolerance purposes. "By storing and serving the most frequently requested Web content locally, CacheFlow Internet caching appliances deliver value at network boundaries by improving response time and saving bandwidth," said Stu Aaron, Vice President of Marketing and Product Management at CacheFlow. "Since the router is so critical at the network boundary, router/cache interoperability makes it easier and less costly to deploy caching. As a result, users will benefit from the Web response time improvements that CacheFlow Internet caching appliances are designed to deliver." In addition to WCCP version 2.0, CacheOS 2.1 also supports WCCP version 1.0. This enables CacheFlow devices to interoperate with previous generations of Cisco routers that do not yet support the new version of the protocol. Cache OS 2.1 provides support for two other unique features: Split DNS (Domain Name System) A system for converting host names and domain names into IP addresses on the Internet or on local networks that use the TCP/IP protocol. For example, when a Web site address is given to the DNS either by typing a URL in a browser or behind the and Return to Sender. Split DNS allows the cache to use different DNS servers for different URLs, reducing address resolution bottlenecks. Return to Sender leverages the cache's ability to track and map responses to requests, directing traffic flows along more optimal network paths. About CacheFlow CacheFlow is a leading provider of Internet caching appliances that accelerate and manage the flow of information over the Internet. CacheFlow products contain CacheOS(TM), a proprietary high-performance operating system. CacheFlow Internet caching appliances enable Internet service providers Internet service provider (ISP) Company that provides Internet connections and services to individuals and organizations. For a monthly fee, ISPs provide computer users with a connection to their site (see data transmission), as well as a log-in name and password. and enterprises to reduce Web response times, easily manage and administer their networks and reduce overall network costs. In addition, CacheFlow Internet caching appliances are designed to provide better network security and more up-to-date content than traditional caching solutions. Based in Sunnyvale, California, CacheFlow can be contacted via telephone: 408/220-2200, fax: 408/220-2250, or email: info@cacheflow.com. |
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