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Preface
Oracle iPlanet Web Proxy Server (also referred to as Proxy Server in this document)
represents the HTTP caching and acceleration foundation for high-performance
Internet and intranet environments. Oracle iPlanet Web Proxy Server is a system for
caching and filtering web content and boosting network performance, offering
integration with the entire network infrastructure, cross-platform support, and
centralized management capabilities.
The information in this document is organized as follows:
■ Chapter 1, "Oracle iPlanet Web Proxy Server 4.0.25 Release Notes" contains
information about the features, enhancements, and issues resolved in the current
release of Oracle iPlanet Web Proxy Server; the hardware and software
requirements; and installation, migration, and upgrade notes.
■ Chapter 2, "Known Issues" lists the important known issues and limitations at the
time of the current release of Oracle iPlanet Web Proxy Server.
■ Chapter 3, "Product Documentation" presents an overview of the Oracle iPlanet
Web Proxy Server documentation; describes the documentation corrections,
enhancements, and issues resolved; and provides information about how to access
documentation, support, and training resources.
■ Appendix A, "Features and Enhancements in Previous Oracle iPlanet Web Proxy
Server 4.0 Releases" describes the features and enhancements in previous releases
of the product.
■ Appendix B, "Issues Resolved in Previous Oracle iPlanet Web Proxy Server 4.0
Releases" lists the issues resolved in previous releases of the product.
Audience
This book is intended for Web Server administrators to manage the server in
production environments. The guide assumes familiarity with the following areas:
■ Installing software
■ Using web browsers
■ Performing basic system administration tasks
■ Issuing commands in a terminal window