Hi Techies,
I need to deploy a Branch Cache Solution for one of the client’s remote office. Users in the remote office need to access 3 files shares from two different locations (parent or main office). Below are the complete setup details:-
1. Branch Office:-
a) Number of Users: 50
b) Local Servers: Yes (Domain Controller and File Server)
c) Client Operating System:Windows 7 Enterprise
d) Local File Server O.S (For Branch Cache):Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard x64
e) Clustered: NO
2. Main Office 1:-
a) File Server O.S(For Content server):Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard x64
b) Clustered: NO
3. Main Office 2:
a) File Server O.S (For Content Server):-Windows Server 2008 R2 Enterprise x64
b) Clustered: YES
4.Network Bandwidth: The branch office is connected to the main offices through4 MBPS MPLS cloud link.
Based on the above environment, I need to deploy a Branch Cache solution and have few questions below:-
1. Can I have partner servers with different Operating systems (Server on remote site is 2012 R2 and Content Servers on Main offices are 2008 R2 both Standard and Enterprise respectively)
2. Is Branch Cache service Cluster aware as one of the above main office server is clustered for File services.
3. I know the recommendation for 50 clients is distributed cache model, but I do have a local File server in remote location. providing this which one is the best solution and effective one?
Regards,
Imran Khan