Choosing a BranchCache Design

 

Applies To: Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2012

You can use this guide to deploy BranchCache in the following modes and mode combinations.

  • All branch offices are configured for distributed cache mode.

  • All branch offices are configured for hosted cache mode and have a hosted cache server on site.

  • Some branch offices are configured for distributed cache mode and some branch offices have a hosted cache server on site and are configured for hosted cache mode.

The following illustration depicts a dual mode installation, with one branch office configured for distributed cache mode and one branch office configured for hosted cache mode.

 

Before you deploy BranchCache, select the mode you prefer for each branch office in your organization.