Microsoft Proxy Server 2.0 is a great complement to these other firewall solutions because it not only reinforces the network's security, providing multiple layers, but also provides important performance improvements and cost savings with its Web caching. Customers considering a firewall solution for the first time will discover that Microsoft Proxy Server 2.0 is a compelling choice. Microsoft Proxy Server is as secure as other firewall products available today and is more affordable than most, making the product accessible to a wide range of customers who might not otherwise be able to deploy a firewall. And, as noted on the table above, Microsoft Proxy Server includes many features not found on most firewall solutions. Web Caching Proxy Server definitely takes Web caching to the next level.
Web caching is the process of storing Web content locally on a proxy server.
This reduces network traffic out to the Internet since requests for URLs can be serviced directly by the Proxy Server. And, URLs are delivered to client desktops without the wait associated with retrieving them from the Internet, so the user experience is one of better performance. Since Microsoft Proxy Server is integrated with Windows NT Server, administrators can use a single set of tools to manage their intranet and Internet access. This provides a lower total cost of ownership. All contents 1997, NuTech Solutions Limited.