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Proxy Server 2.0 optimization..

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by kurt g

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I have an MS Proxy Server v2.0 configured to provide web-caching services to my 2000 node network. Currently, only about 100 nodes have the MS Proxy Client installed. The rest of the clients seem to use the Proxy and my guess is because they have the box checked that says "Automatically detect network settings".

Is there a way for me to "turn-off" the Proxy Server advertising itself on the network? I'd like the users who do not have the Proxy client installed to be able to bypass the server. Also, if I can disable this feature, are there any pitfalls I should look out for?

Thank you,
Kurt G.

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by rigneyma

The Proxy server doesn't really advertise itself. That check box on the client merely means that the client will attempt to use the proxy server without using the manual settings. Machines with the winsock client installed don't use the CERN based proxy so that check box has no effect. On machines that don't use winsock, client speed can be increased by manually specifying the proxy address and port but who wants to go around to 2000 machines. This is where the script feature comes in handy. Ifyou let clients bypass the proxy, then your network will be less secure. In fact, if your clients can bypass the proxy by specifying a local gateway, then the LAN is unsecure and the proxy only gives benefit as a caching server. A single proxy machine is supposed to be good for 2000 clients. You could always install a second one for load balancing...

by kurt g

Well, unfortunately, this doesn't help me solve the problem I've having (users reporting slow web-connectivity, despite 3Mbps line). However, I appreciate your attempt.

Thanks,
Kurt G.

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