Network Router User Manual

Web OS 10.0 Application Guide
Chapter 8: Application Redirection
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The network needs a solution that addresses the following key concerns:
n The solution must be readily scalable
n The administrator should not need to reconfigure all the clients’ browsers to use proxy
servers.
Figure 8-2 Network with Web Cache Redirection
Adding an Alteon Web switch with optional Layer 4 software addresses these issues:
n Web cache servers can be added or removed dynamically without interrupting services.
n Performance is improved by balancing the cached Web request load across multiple serv-
ers. More servers can be added at any time to increase processing power.
n The proxy is transparent to the client.
n Frames that are not associated with HTTP requests are normally passed to the router.
Additional Application Redirection Options
Application redirection can be used in combination with other Layer 4 options, such as load
balancing metrics, health checks, real server group backups, and more. See “Additional Server
Load Balancing Options” on page 128 for details.
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Clients
Internet
Router
Client Switch
Client Switch
HTTP
Requests
HTTP requests
are redirected
Cache farm proxies
client requests