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.

3. Use a mirrored port and software like packit.

4. Get the specialist in to prove you right.

ATB,

                                Neil.

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Neil Hillard                    neil.hillard@agustawestland.com
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