
Virtual IP failover
An option available to clustered Intel NetStructure Cache Appliances, where the appliance maintains a pool of virtual IP addresses that it assigns to the nodes of a cluster. If a node fails, the remaining nodes mask the fault and take over the failed node’s virtual interface.
WCCP
Web Cache Control Protocol. A protocol used by Cisco
Web proxy server
Forwards client requests to Origin servers. The proxy server may deny requests according to filter rules or security limitations.
Web server
A computer that provides World Wide Web services on the Internet. See also Origin server.
WPAD
Web Proxy
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