On the client side, BranchCache is turned off by default. You can turn it on through Group Policy, which is the preferred method (Computer Configuration, Policies, Administrative templates, Network, ...

We've got our main SCCM server here in HQ and a DP in every office where we push images down to. That all works fine. What we want to be able to do is have the windows updates work the same way, where ...

The BranchCache feature in Server 2008 R2 is a large-scale “macro” application of the caching concept. The idea is that a branch office, separated from corporate HQ by slow and/or intermittent WAN ...

Branch Cache enables faster access to files and data in branch offices by allowing them to cache content from a central server, reducing the need for constant data transmission over the network. In ...

To allow or block BITS client from using Windows BranchCache using Group Policy in Windows 11/10, follow these steps: Then, double-click on this REG_DWORD value to set the Value data. Enter 1 to block ...

Get the skinny on the benefits and drawbacks of BrancheCache and DirectAccess, arguably the crown jewels of the Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 releases. Also included: a guide to implementing ...

I went to one of those "better together" hands on labs for Win7 & 2008 R2 today at the local MS office. I was pretty impressed with BranchCache after getting to set it up and do a couple quick labs ...

Russell Smith is a technology consultant and trainer specializing in management and security of Microsoft server and client technologies. He is a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer with more than 15 ...

Turn on BranchCache Set BranchCache Distributed Cache mode Set BranchCache Hosted Cache mode Configure BranchCache for network files Set percentage of disk space used for client computer cache Answer ...

Q: A company's administrator needs to check the BranchCache client computer settings on a desktop machine using PowerShell. Which of the following PowerShell cmdlet can be used to verify BranchCache ...

Russell Smith is a technology consultant and trainer specializing in management and security of Microsoft server and client technologies. He is a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer with more than 15 ...