Blue Coat Systems SGOS 4.x manual Abandoned CPL Current CPL

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Chapter 3: Feature-Specific Upgrade Behavior

 

Table 3.9: Abandoned Policy Properties (Continued)

 

 

 

 

 

 

prefetch()

pipeline()

 

 

proxy_authentication()

authenticate()

 

 

reflect_vip()

reflect_ip()

 

 

service()

allow or deny

 

 

trace_destination()

trace.destination()

 

 

trace_level()

trace.level()

 

 

trace_request()

trace.request()

 

 

trace_rules()

trace.rules()

 

 

Table 3.10: Abandoned Policy Actions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Abandoned Syntax

Replacement Syntax

 

 

 

 

 

 

replace()

rewrite()

 

virus_check()

response.icap_service() (a property)

 

Table 3.11: Abandoned Substitution Tokens

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Abandoned CPL

 

Current CPL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

appliance_name

 

appliance.name

 

 

appliance_primary_address

 

appliance.primary_address

 

 

client_address

 

client.address

 

 

client_protocol

 

client.protocol

 

 

proxy_address

 

proxy.address

 

 

proxy_card

 

proxy.card

 

 

proxy_name

 

proxy.name

 

 

proxy_port

 

proxy.port

 

 

proxy_primary_address

 

proxy.primary_address

 

 

proxy_via_http_version

 

proxy.via_http_version

 

 

release_id

 

release.id

 

 

request_header.Accept

 

request.header.Accept

 

 

request_header.Accept-Charset

 

request.header.Accept-Charset

 

 

request_header.Accept-Encoding

 

request.header.Accept-Encoding

 

 

request_header.Accept-Language

 

request.header.Accept-Language

 

 

request_header.Accept-Ranges

 

request.header.Accept-Ranges

 

 

request_header.Age

 

request.header.Age

 

 

request_header.Allow

 

request.header.Allow

 

 

request_header.Authentication-Info

 

request.header.Authentication-Info

 

 

request_header.Authorization

 

request.header.Authorization

 

 

request_header.Cache-Control

 

request.header.Cache-Control

 

 

request_header.Client-IP

 

request.header.Client-IP

 

 

request_header.Connection

 

request.header.Connection

 

 

request_header.Content-Encoding

 

request.header.Content-Encoding

 

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Contents Blue Coat Systems ProxySG Contact Information Contents Blue Coat Sgos 4.x Upgrade Guide About the Document Organization Changes Between Sgos 3.x and SgosRelated Blue Coat Documentation Chapter Title DescriptionConventions Definition Document ConventionsUpgrading Upgrade Behavior, GeneralRestoring to Previous Versions Summary of Changes to the Upgrade ProcessRedoing an Upgrade from Sgos 2.x or CacheOS Redoing an Upgrade from SgosLicensing Changing Between Sgos 4.x VersionsType Component Description SSL Documentation References Hardware SupportedAccess Logging Feature-Specific Upgrade BehaviorNew CLI Commands Global Enable/Disable SwitchDocument References Protocol LogUpgrade Behavior New Access Logging SubstitutionsCLI Compatibility Issues Peer-to-PeerBlue Coat Sgos 4.x Upgrade Guide New Substitutions Administrator Actions AuthenticationBandwidth Management Downgrade Behavior CompressionCLI Commands Content FilteringCommand Description CPU MonitoringEndpoint Mapper and Socks Compression Upgrade/Downgrade BehaviorIcap Patience CLI Changes and AdditionsPolicy Https//ProxySGIPport /policyimportlisting.html Policy DeprecationCPL Abandoned Syntax Replacement SyntaxBlue Coat Sgos 4.x Upgrade Guide Abandoned Policy Conditions Abandoned CPL Current CPL Abandoned CPL Current CPL Abandoned CPL Current CPL Exception Pages Object Naming UTF-8 EncodingSmartFilter Version Securing the Serial PortSSL Key Management Documentation ReferenceDocumentation References Blue Coat Sgos 4.x Upgrade Guide Index VPM

SGOS 4.x specifications

Blue Coat Systems SGOS 4.x is a robust operating system designed for the Blue Coat ProxySG series of appliances, which serve as content filtering and web security solutions. The SGOS (Secure Gateway Operating System) is crafted to enhance network performance while providing extensive security and policy enforcement capabilities. This article delves into the numerous features, technologies, and characteristics that define SGOS 4.x, making it an essential tool for organizations looking to fortify their web traffic management and security.

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Another notable technological characteristic of SGOS 4.x is its accelerated SSL decryption. As encrypted traffic continues to dominate the web, it becomes increasingly important for organizations to inspect this traffic for potential threats. SGOS 4.x offers robust SSL decryption capabilities that allow organizations to analyze encrypted traffic while maintaining the confidentiality and integrity of the data being transmitted. This attribute not only strengthens security but also aids in compliance with regulatory requirements.

SGOS 4.x is also equipped with exceptional caching and content delivery features. By caching frequently accessed content, the system reduces load times and optimizes bandwidth usage. This caching mechanism is enhanced by predefined policies that dictate how content is stored and retrieved, significantly improving user experience while reducing operational costs.

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