Deploying NetCache parallel to a firewall

About deploying a NetCache appliance parallel to a firewall

Deploying a NetCache appliance parallel to a firewall provides a way to off-load traffic from the firewall. Off-loading traffic from a firewall is an advantage in cases in which the firewall is slow.

What about security?

The security risk with a NetCache appliance parallel to the firewall is negligible. The NetCache appliance, for example, does not contain any other software on it (for example, Telnet or RSH) that would enable an intruder to access the network. Additionally, because NetCache does not expose objects to users, intruders cannot change data.

Example: NetCache appliance parallel to a firewall

The following illustration shows a NetCache appliance deployed parallel to a firewall.