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The document introduces Cachebox, a web caching solution by Appliansys, designed to optimize bandwidth usage, speed up web page loading times, and enhance user experience across various network settings, particularly for internet service providers (ISPs) and educational institutions. It outlines the benefits of using Cachebox, including substantial cost savings on bandwidth, improved web performance, and enhanced monitoring capabilities for web traffic. The presentation emphasizes Cachebox's ease of deployment, reliability, and advanced features that cater to different user needs while illustrating its effectiveness through customer testimonials and case studies.
Cachebox introduction is ps 0.2
- 2. Introduction to CACHEBOX Agenda Your issues: benefits of a web cache server Solution: CACHEBOX About ApplianSys Next steps
- 3. What you are about to hear You need CACHEBOX if…. Your internet bandwidth is full, and/or expensive Your users wait too long to download web pages You want to monitor web usage ISPs can benefit from CACHEBOX In their own internal networks In different POPs Sold to their (business) customers
- 4. What you are about to hear CACHEBOX is the best value solution A dedicated web cache appliance Higher performance / $ than alternatives Easier for you to deploy and manage ApplianSys is a vendor you can trust Tuning cache appliances for over 10 years A market leader in UK schools since 2002 Expanded to ISPs and enterprise in 90 countries
- 5. BENEFIT: Saving bandwidth, saving money CACHEBOX saves you bandwidth Simple cacheable HTTP traffic, save c.10-20% With caching extensions (video, updates), save 15-30% If extra bandwidth is expensive or not available… CACHEBOX is the answer, with quick payback YOUR ISSUES – CACHEBOX – APPLIANSYS – NEXT STEPS 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 0 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 $k Month CACHEBOX investment Bandwidth cost saved INDUSTRY ANALYST VIEW: “Internet video traffic, including downloads and streaming media, is expected to increase rapidly from 20% of total U.S. consumer Internet traffic in 2008 to more than 50% in 2013. In Asia/Pacific (excluding Japan), broadband subscriber will grow from nearly 130 million in 2009 to more than 190 million in 2013.... ..... One such solution is a tried-and-true Web 1.0 technique: Web caching.” from IDC, March 2010.
- 6. BENEFIT: Web faster for users CACHEBOX can transform your user experience If your bandwidth is full, users have to wait a long time Even if Web is a small part of your total network traffic, delays could mean your users are very unhappy Caching can dramatically improve page load time Extra benefit where users particularly access same material, such as…. Schools Corporate intranets / web applications YOUR ISSUES – CACHEBOX – APPLIANSYS – NEXT STEPS
- 7. CACHEBOX can record every web request With this raw data and reporting tools, you have a basis for monitoring and controlling web traffic You also have a data record to comply with legislation on data retention BENEFIT: Monitoring web usage YOUR ISSUES – CACHEBOX – APPLIANSYS – NEXT STEPS 1273491704.536 29 192.168.1.198 TCP_MISS/200 1659 GET http://www.google.co.uk/favicon.ico - NONE/- image/x-icon 1273491738.338 0 192.168.1.182 TCP_HIT/200 1659 GET http://www.google.co.uk/favicon.ico - NONE/- image/x-icon IP address of requesting clientTime Full URLWhether the request was served from cache
- 8. CACHEBOX is a dedicated web cache appliance YOUR ISSUES – CACHEBOX – APPLIANSYS – NEXT STEPS Appliance Layers HARDWARE Operating System Server Management SOFTWARE Web Cache Engine Cache Extensions Authentication Application Layer Pre-loader Update Cache Video Cache Reporting ARE
- 9. Advanced caching features give you performance caching at sensible prices YOUR ISSUES – CACHEBOX – APPLIANSYS – NEXT STEPS Appliance Layers HARDWARE Operating System Server Management SOFTWARE Web Cache Engine Cache Extensions Authentication Application Layer Pre-loader Update Cache Video Cache Reporting ARE
- 10. Appliance hardware and software give ease of use, security and reliability - saving you time and money YOUR ISSUES – CACHEBOX – APPLIANSYS – NEXT STEPS Appliance Layers HARDWARE Operating System Server Management SOFTWARE Web Cache Engine Cache Extensions Authentication Application Layer Pre-loader Update Cache Video Cache Reporting ARE
- 11. Let’s look in more detail…. YOUR ISSUES – CACHEBOX – APPLIANSYS – NEXT STEPS Appliance Layers HARDWARE Operating System Server Management SOFTWARE Web Cache Engine Cache Extensions Authentication Application Layer Pre-loader Update Cache Video Cache Reporting ARE
- 12. HARDWARE Designed for reliability, security and performance YOUR ISSUES – CACHEBOX – APPLIANSYS – NEXT STEPS Appliance Layers HARDWARE Operating System Server Management SOFTWARE Web Cache Engine Cache Extensions Authentication Application Layer Pre-loader Update Cache Video Cache Reporting ARE Software and settings on CompactFlash More reliable than hard disk Dedicated disks for cache data faster Swap to other box in case of failure Solid state disks on some models Faster More reliable Models with separate disks to optimise video caching
- 13. HARDWARE APPLIANCE SOFTWARE For secure, easy deployment and use of device YOUR ISSUES – CACHEBOX – APPLIANSYS – NEXT STEPS Appliance Layers Operating System Server Management SOFTWARE Web Cache Engine Cache Extensions Authentication Application Layer Pre-loader Update Cache Video Cache Reporting ARE Secure Web GUI makes admin easy Linux operating system optimised for appliance Stripped down, small footprint More secure, loads faster Updates taken care of Server management Easy configuration, with less chance of error Useable without specialist training SNMP for network management tool integration
- 14. APPLICATION SOFTWARE Engineered caching performance and manageability YOUR ISSUES – CACHEBOX – APPLIANSYS – NEXT STEPS Appliance Layers HARDWARE Operating System Server Management SOFTWARE Web Cache Engine Cache Extensions Authentication Application Layer Pre-loader Update Cache Video Cache Reporting ARE
- 15. APPLICATION SOFTWARE Engineered caching performance and manageability YOUR ISSUES – CACHEBOX – APPLIANSYS – NEXT STEPS Appliance Layers HARDWARE Operating System Server Management SOFTWARE Cache Extensions Authentication Application Layer Pre-loader Update Cache Video Cache Reporting ARE Web Cache Engine CONVENTIONAL WEB CACHING Cache engine tuned for performance Can be used in several modes Transparent or explicit IP spoofing keeps client IP addresses WCCP support allows clustering and high availability with Cisco switches Advanced scripting for power users
- 16. APPLICATION SOFTWARE Engineered caching performance and manageability YOUR ISSUES – CACHEBOX – APPLIANSYS – NEXT STEPS Appliance Layers HARDWARE Operating System Server Management SOFTWARE Web Cache Engine Authentication Application Layer Reporting ARE Cache Extensions Pre-loader Update Cache Video Cache CACHING EXTRA CONTENT Extra features allow total bandwidth saving of 20-35% Video cache allows previously uncacheable traffic to be cached You can also cache software updates Pre-caching allows you to fetch content in advance: particularly useful where a lot of known data is to be accessed by multiple users
- 17. APPLICATION SOFTWARE Engineered caching performance and manageability YOUR ISSUES – CACHEBOX – APPLIANSYS – NEXT STEPS Appliance Layers HARDWARE Operating System Server Management SOFTWARE Web Cache Engine Authentication Application Layer Reporting ARE Cache Extensions Pre-loader Update Cache Video Cache MANAGEABILITY AND CONTROL Reporting for monitoring and control Detailed activity logs Comprehensive graphical reporting and alerts Central management console (CMC) appliance for easy administration if large number of caches deployed Authentication Reporting Cache Extensions
- 18. Models for different requirements YOUR ISSUES – CACHEBOX – APPLIANSYS – NEXT STEPS CACHEBOX050 Series CACHEBOX100 Series 050 100 Performance (HTTP RPS) 200 200 Mbps 30 30 Cache Storage HDD HDD RAM 2 GB 2 GB Ethernet (NICs) 1x1Gbps 2x1Gbps Flash Storage 1 x OS & data 1 x OS, 1 x data Typical max concurrent users 20-100 20-100 OS ApplianSys' own Linux distribution CACHEBOX050/100 Series
- 19. Models for different requirements YOUR ISSUES – CACHEBOX – APPLIANSYS – NEXT STEPS CACHEBOX200 Series CACHEBOX300 Series 210 230 310 Performance (HTTP RPS) 700 1900 3600 Mbps 100 250 500 Cache Storage HDD 1x1TB HDD + 2x60GB SSD 1x2TB HDD + 2x240GB SSD RAM & Processor 4 GB, i5 8 GB, i5 16 GB, Xeon Ethernet (NICs) 2x1Gbps 2x1Gbps 2x1Gbps Flash Storage 1 x OS, 1 x data 1 x OS, 1 x data 1 x OS, 1 x data Typical max concurrent users ~2,000 ~5,000 ~10,000 OS ApplianSys' own Linux distribution CACHEBOX200/300 Series
- 20. ApplianSys: leading cache vendor over 10 years 2000-05 built large share in UK schools Then expanded to 90 countries, all sectors YOUR ISSUES – CACHEBOX – APPLIANSYS – NEXT STEPS
- 21. ApplianSys: appliance specialists Other appliance families VOIPBOX family for VOIP acceleration also addresses bandwidth issues DNSBOX Established worldwide in DNS/IPAM Mission: make network managers’ lives easier By delivering network solutions in appliance form By constantly looking to build better appliances: easier to use, more secure, more reliable Company founded by network manager from major enterprise YOUR ISSUES – CACHEBOX – APPLIANSYS – NEXT STEPS
- 22. ApplianSys: customer base to give you confidence Corporate / govt ISPs YOUR ISSUES – CACHEBOX – APPLIANSYS – NEXT STEPS Education
- 23. ApplianSys: customer testimonials “Our customer is extremely satisfied with the performance enhancement. They pay us $3,075 monthly for bandwidth and will remain on this bandwidth for a very long time to come because there will be no need to upgrade, courtesy of CACHEBOX. They will be saving in the region of $24,000 per annum. They are so happy they have now recommended us to another two of their branches; that is why we just ordered five more boxes.” Swifttalk, Nigeria “Since installing CACHEBOX we’ve seen tremendous benefits...We regularly get hit rates of 40% and with large object caching picking up the web videos, we’ve been adding a lot more subscribers to our network.” Karib Cable Kelcom, St Vincent “The CACHEBOX has been online for two weeks but, even in that short space of time, the difference has been dramatic. It was an ‘Oh my god’ moment from the first day. ApplianSys was the best provider for a small ISP like ourselves – they offered usability, a tailored solution and an open-source based system. The extra bandwidth helps keep us connected with the rest of the world.” Esplanade Wireless, USA "With the ApplianSys solution we make significant savings on our internet access, it's almost a third of what we were paying previously. For a region our size that's a saving of £35,000 per year...but the main benefit is the improvement in delivery; workstation performance in the classroom is now spectacular. It all leads to a much better perception of the quality of service we're delivering to our customers." Leeds Learning Network, UK “There’s a significant improvement in the reliability and quality of our service. We’re also advertising our caching capability to potential customers. It’s helping us stand out in the market place and win more business. I chose CACHEBOX from ApplianSys because the company has a strong focus on web caching solutions...Quite simply, the CACHEBOX is the ideal solution for ISPs operating where internet bandwidth is in short supply or very expensive.” Teledata ICT, Ghana YOUR ISSUES – CACHEBOX – APPLIANSYS – NEXT STEPS
- 24. Challenge Very expensive wholesale broadband costs Internet video taking up a lot of bandwidth Not enough performance from Squid Solution 2x CACHEBOX230, 1 x CACHEBOX210 in network core New caching extension for large files (eg. web video) Result Significant bandwidth saving: 30%+ Added more subscribers to existing connection ISP Case Study – Karib Cable MORE DETAIL: INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDER DEPLOYMENT
- 25. What you have heard Web caching can solve your web traffic and bandwidth issues and save you money quickly CACHEBOX is the best value solution Higher performance / $ Rapid payback, compelling business case to your FD Appliance makes it easy ApplianSys has a track record you can trust
- 26. Different ways to deploy Caching video Caching software updates Choosing the right model Would you like more detail? ISP deployment End presentation
- 27. CACHEbox can be deployed in different ways FORWARD REVERSE Transparent Explicit WCCP / Routing Gateway mode Accelerating general web traffic for users accessing the Internet Accelerating requests from Internet / network to one or more web servers or or or Browsers are configured to make requests via CACHEBOX Network or routing is modified so that traffic flows via CACHEBOX Users unaware of cache MORE DETAIL: DEPLOYMENT METHODS
- 28. Let’s look at these options in more detail…. FORWARD REVERSE Transparent Explicit WCCP / Routing Gateway mode or or or MORE DETAIL: DEPLOYMENT METHODS
- 29. Forward Transparent - with WCCP / routing MORE DETAIL: DEPLOYMENT METHODS Existing router or switch redirects HTTP traffic to CACHEBOX Client browsers do not need configuring Best option for ISP use CACHEBOX can make requests using the client’s IP Multiple CACHEBOXes can be clustered together
- 30. Let’s look at these options in more detail…. FORWARD REVERSE Transparent Explicit WCCP / Routing Gateway mode or or or MORE DETAIL: DEPLOYMENT METHODS
- 31. Forward Transparent - gateway mode MORE DETAIL: DEPLOYMENT METHODS Clients or network devices use CACHEBOX as their default gateway CACHEBOX caches HTTP traffic, passing rest through Recommended only in small networks, as it introduces a single point of failure
- 32. Let’s look at these options in more detail…. FORWARD REVERSE Transparent Explicit WCCP / Routing Gateway mode or or or MORE DETAIL: DEPLOYMENT METHODS
- 33. Forward explicit deployment MORE DETAIL: DEPLOYMENT METHODS Browsers are configured to send HTTP traffic via CACHEBOX, by Changing settings in Internet Options on each PC Using PAC files to let browsers detect settings Using Active Directory to push settings to each Windows PC Not suitable for ISP environments
- 34. Let’s look at these options in more detail…. FORWARD REVERSE Transparent Explicit WCCP / Routing Gateway mode or or or MORE DETAIL: DEPLOYMENT METHODS
- 35. Reverse caches: deployed in front of web servers MORE DETAIL: DEPLOYMENT METHODS Commonly used to: Offload static content from dynamic sites Accelerate content from web servers on slow Internet links (such as those hosted at company HQ), placing CACHEBOX in a datacenter Move content closer to users, creating a CDN
- 36. Most video-sharing sites use Flash or MPEG files served over HTTP which normally can not be cached PROBLEM They serve the same files from multiple servers with different URLs So files from each URL get cached, filling up storage and not saving bandwidth The “rules” for determining the URLs of different servers are often changed by content providers SOLUTION CACHEBOX identifies video files and caches a single copy from the first URL it is requested from It then serves the cached file, whatever URL is next requested ApplianSys monitors content provider URLs and updates CACHEBOX software automatically when the rules change MORE DETAIL: CACHING VIDEO
- 37. Operating Systems, Antivirus and software packages use HTTP to download updates MORE DETAIL: CACHING SOFTWARE UPDATES PROBLEM These update downloads can not normally be cached Traditional caches are only effective if a whole file is requested If part of a file (a “range request”) is requested it will be served but not cached SOLUTION CACHEBOX is smarter. When a range request is served, the entire file is downloaded in parallel Future requests can be served from cache
- 38. Choosing The Right Model CACHEBOX has no licence limits based on number of users The only limit on each model is the number of HTTP requests per second (RPS) the hardware can support Performance is not measured in throughput: 1 user on a 10MBit ADSL line will generate less traffic than 1000 users on a 5MBit satellite connection Published RPS figures are measured in a test environment using benchmark software. Real life performance will vary dependent on Type of traffic & network setup Other factors, such as Denial of Service attacks MORE DETAIL: CHOOSING THE RIGHT MODEL OF CACHEBOX
- 39. Choosing The Right Model CACHEBOX050/100 are entry-level devices for lower loads CACHEBOX230 is ideal for top performance with large object storage optimised for video content CACHEBOX220 is ideal top performance where there is less video content or software update downloading CACHEBOX210 offers good value at mid-performance levels CACHEBOX050 CACHEBOX100 CACHEBOX200 Series 210 220 230 Requests / sec 400 400 1300 2500 2500 Usage Education/SME/Branch Education/SME/Branch Office Network Core/ISP Disk Type HDD HDD HDD SSD HDD & SSD Form Factor Compact Shallow 1U rack mount 1U rack mount Ethernet 1 x10/100 Mb/s LAN port (4x 10/100/1000 optional) 2 x10/100 Mb/s LAN port (4x 10/100/1000 optional) 2 x10/100/1000 Mb/s LAN port MORE DETAIL: CHOOSING THE RIGHT MODEL OF CACHEBOX
- 40. CACHEBOX is popular with ISPs: the benefits of performance caching at sensible prices are obvious Save money More customers on a fixed bandwidth, or Save metered bandwidth Easy to deploy appliance MORE DETAIL: INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDER DEPLOYMENT
- 41. The right models deliver performance caching at sensible prices for ISPs of different sizes CACHEBOX230 and CACHEBOX220 - first cache appliances to use Solid State Drives (SSD), for speed and reliability Can be clustered to handle a very heavy caching workload Depending on type of traffic, supports >10,000 users per appliance Other vendors only offer this performance with bigger, expensive devices CACHEBOX230 also stores up to 1 Terabyte (TB) of larger files - like internet video - from Google, YouTube and similar sites CACHEBOX210 is perfect for small ISPs, with excellent performance at a low price point MORE DETAIL: INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDER DEPLOYMENT
- 42. The right models deliver performance caching at sensible prices for ISPs of different sizes CACHEBOX100 is a 1U rack-mount appliance suited to very small ISPs CACHEBOX050 has the same features and performance as the ‘100’ but in a mini-appliance device You can use it alone or with ‘200’ series models deployed further upstream. Some ISPs sell low-end models to business customers so that they can get more from their bandwidth MORE DETAIL: INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDER DEPLOYMENT
- 43. Challenge Very expensive wholesale broadband costs Internet video taking up a lot of bandwidth Not enough performance from Squid Solution 2x CACHEBOX230, 1 x CACHEBOX210 in network core New caching extension for large files (eg. web video) Result Significant bandwidth saving: 30%+ Added more subscribers to existing connection ISP Case Study – Karib Cable MORE DETAIL: INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDER DEPLOYMENT
- 44. NEXT STEPS Confirm your need / benefits ? Confirm CACHEBOX is a good fit ? Choose right solution ? ?? ??
Editor's Notes
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