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Configuration

Cache hierarchies are further extending the caching idea. Groups of cache servers working in concert can increase the caching efficiency, route the traffic to the best link, and support a higher number of clients.

HTTP caches help reduce perceived lag, network utilization, and may improve performance of web applications. Caches can also be used as a filtering proxy, restricting access to certain sites or resources. Caches come in two flavors, forward and reverse.

When a browser fetches an https

The main squid configuration file, squid.conf, can be found in the following locations: