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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Ok, I’m back from Ishigaki and its time to try and wrap up this BranchCache stuff. Once this is done, my plan is to then move on to other Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 features. But, for this ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

BranchCache and DirectAccess, arguably the crown jewels of these releases, are worth your attention. With BranchCache, Microsoft aims to give branch employees the same experiences working with files ...