Configure client computers for distributed cache mode
Updated: October 7, 2009
Applies To: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2
You can use the procedures in this section to configure client computers for BranchCache when you deploy distributed cache mode. Client computers running Windows® 7 have BranchCache installed by default, however you must enable and configure BranchCache and configure firewall exceptions.
See the following topics to perform these actions.
Use Group Policy to configure domain member clients for distributed cache mode
Configure domain member client distributed cache mode firewall rules
Non-domain member client configuration for distributed cache mode
Note
When distributed cache mode clients are connecting to main office resources using DirectAccess, ensure that Internet Protocol security (IPsec) rules allow BranchCache traffic. Use the inbound and outbound rule settings provided in the topic Configure client computer distributed cache mode firewall rules to create IPsec rules.