Chapter 5. Branch Office Network Integration

This chapter provides a detailed discussion of the different methods for integrating Cisco WAAS into the branch office network infrastructure. It examines both in-path and off-path integration options, applying them to small, medium-sized, and large branch office topologies of various configurations. In-path deployments leverage the inline module available for the WAE appliance models. Off-path deployments in the branch can use WCCP or PBR. The preferred interception method in the branch office environment is WCCP, followed by inline. PBR is limited in the areas of load distribution and failover, and should be considered for interception only as a last resort. Detailed device configurations are provided ...

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