BranchCache
The Windows 7 and Windows Server® 2008 R2 operating systems introduce BranchCache, which enables content from file and Web servers on a wide area network (WAN) to be cached on computers at a local branch office. BranchCache can improve application response time and reduce WAN traffic. Cached content can either be distributed across peer client computers (Distributed Cache mode) or centrally hosted on a server (Hosted Cache mode).
Overviews
BranchCache Executive Overview
This white paper provides an overview of the features and benefits of BranchCache.
BranchCache Technical Overview
This white paper explains the different BranchCache modes, how BranchCache is configured, and how it works with Web and file servers.
Demos
Windows 7 Enterprise Demo of BranchCache
This Silverlight demonstration shows how BranchCache works for branch offices.
Videos
BranchCache Screencast
This Windows 7 Feature Walkthrough demonstrates how BranchCache can save time and WAN bandwidth.
BranchCache in Windows 7
Senior Product Manager Devrim Iyigun provides a brief overview of BranchCache operation and options and demonstrates BranchCache in action in this TechNet Edge video.
BranchCache IT Forum Interview with Sandeep Singhal
Devrim Iyigun interviews Director of Program Management Sandeep Singhal on BranchCache and the different caching modes.
Deployment Information
BranchCache Deployment Guide
This deployment guide provides instructions on deploying BranchCache in both distributed cache mode and hosted cache mode, and allows you to deploy Hypertext Transfer protocol (HTTP), Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS), and Server Message Block (SMB)-based content servers that are Web servers, application servers, and file servers, respectively.
BranchCache Security Guide
This guide helps you understand and manage the security of the BranchCache feature introduced in Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7.
BranchCache Early Adopter's Guide
This white paper provides an introduction of BranchCache and its modes of operation, describes BranchCache configuration, and includes troubleshooting details and a list of BranchCache administration tools.
BranchCache Migration Guide
This guide describes how to migrate a Hosted Cache mode server to another computer running Windows Server 2008 R2.