Re: [squid-users] Squid and Mirrored Router Ports

> Edward C. Jakosalem wrote:
>>> Squid is probably the wrong tool for the job and won't work how you've
>>> got it set up now so why not look around at other tools that are
>>> designed for the job?
>>
>> I already did and told him that. I actually have a program called
>> _packit_
>> up and running. I also found some other useful ones as well. But
>> management said Squid can do it and if I can't make it to work, they
>> will
>> seek help from someone who knows how to. Hey, what's a lowly employee
>> like
>> me to do? :-(
>
> Don't you just hate management like that? If your manager knows that
> Squid will do it, I'd suggest you get him to configure it and then
> explain to you what he did to get it to work! As I see it you have
> several options:
>
> 1. Put squid in-line, as an intercepting proxy (con: when it goes down
> you lose everything).
>
> 2. Use WCCP if you have a WCCP capable router.

This one might be possible.

>
> 3. Use a mirrored port and software like packit.

Possible as well.

>
> 4. Get the specialist in to prove you right.

This could be my last resort. But I won't go here unless I'm 150% sure
that I am correct and after I have taken all the suggestions I rcvd.

Thanks Neil and to everyone.

Will let you all know how it goes.

Cheers,
Edward

>
>
> ATB,
>
>
> Neil.
>
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> Neil Hillard neil.hillard@agustawestland.com
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Received on Tue Apr 17 2007 - 08:45:43 MDT