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This preface describes who should read the Cisco Cache Software Configuration Guide, how it is organized, and its document conventions. It contains the following sections:
This guide explains how to perform an initial configuration of the Cisco Cache software on a Cisco Content Engine or Cisco Cache Engine and how to enable your router to work with the Content Engine or Cache Engine. To simplify terminology, the both the Content Engine and the Cache Engine are referred to as "CE."
This guide focuses on using the Cisco Cache software. Although configuring a router to use WCCP is discussed, this guide does not provide detailed information about the Cisco IOS software. Refer to the Cisco IOS software publications for detailed information about configuring routers.
This guide assumes you are familiar with basic TCP/IP and networking concepts, router configuration, and your enterprise network configuration.
This guide includes the following chapters:
| Chapter | Title | Description |
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Contains the procedures for configuring the CE on your network. | ||
Chapter 2 | Contains the procedures for keeping your CE in good condition. | |
Chapter 3 | Describes WCCP Version 1. | |
Chapter 4 | Describes WCCP Version 2. |
This guide uses basic conventions to represent text and table information.
| Convention | Description |
|---|---|
boldface font | Commands and keywords are in boldface. |
italic font | Variables for which you supply values are in italics. |
| Terminal sessions and information the system displays are printed in |
boldface screen font | Information you must enter is in boldface screen font. |
italic screen font | Variables you enter are printed in italic screen font. |
{ } | Elements in braces are required input. |
[ ] | Elements in square brackets are optional. |
{x | y | z} | Required alternative keywords are grouped in braces and separated by vertical bars. |
[x | y | z] | Optional keywords are grouped in brackets and separated by vertical bars. |
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Note Means reader take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to materials not contained in the manual. |
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Caution Means reader be careful. In this situation, you might do something that could result in equipment damage or loss of data. |
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