Re: [squid-users] Proxy traversal query

Hey Vinay,

Answers are inside the email:

On 07/02/2014 08:15 PM, Vinay C wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I am looking for answer to a basic query and I have posted it in
> different forum but did not get any satisfactory answers. I hope in
> this group of expert I can get the answer.
We can try to help you.
>
> Context:
> I have a program (a sort of http client) that internally uses apache
> httpClient. Given some set of parameters like Authscheme, proxy server
> and other details it can traverse through Squid proxy and establish
> connection to given Webserver.
What sort of authentication can it test?(basic, ntlm, kerberous)

> Query1: I want to ensure my program works for most of the enterprise
> proxy servers. Given that it can establish a connection via squid, is
> it safe to assume that it is going to work with all the proxy server
> like Microsoft TMG, Bluecoat etc?
Depends on what are the options to authenticate and the proxy configuration.
Some use basic auth others ntlm(should not be used from many reasons) or
kerberous.(the are other options)
>
> Query2: In case I should test my program to be working with different
> proxy server then for enterprise world which of the proxy server would
> you like to suggest to have the best coverage.
What fits for you!!
If you can test all of them with squid in a convenient way use squid.
If you feel that squid sweeps you from your feet then use another one
that you feel easy and happy with.

> Query3: Is there any usage data at enterprise level that what are the
> top 5 widely used proxy servers?
Lets clear one thing:
- IBM still uses squid 2.7 in couple of their products..
- SUSE provides squid for enterprises.
- There are easiest ways to make things work with enterprise
authentication then to configure and use squid.
- All proxy servers like BlueCoat, TMG, maybe F5 and others do their
work for their clients best interests...

You cannot in any way compare a development teams of hundreds to a
bunch!!!(hint: http://wiki.squid-cache.org/WhoWeAre)

I do think that squid is a very good proxy but some environments require
for the sysadmin or netadmin to not take things(testing, debugging) on
themselves and use the power of another company or human resources which
will give them a piece of mind to sleep at night.(even if it's not 100%
true)

This is from me that many people do think of me as unique.
I can tell you that my knowledge cannot be compared to others which are
greater then me(in so many ways that this is not the place to write about).
Also every time that I get stuck on something I know that without the
others who helps me to think and relax I could not stand for a week on
my feet.

Also this is why I like to help others: Because they need it as much as I!

All The Bests,
Eliezer

P.S. Feel free to continue the thread..
Received on Wed Jul 02 2014 - 18:48:36 MDT