SteelHeadā„¢ Deployment Guide : Optimization Techniques and Design Fundamentals
  
Optimization Techniques and Design Fundamentals
This chapter describes how the SteelHead optimizes data, the factors you need to consider when designing your SteelHead deployment, and how and when to implement the most commonly used SteelHead features.
This chapter includes the following sections:
  • How SteelHeads Optimize Data
  • RiOS Data Store Synchronization
  • Choosing the Right SteelHead Model
  • Deployment Modes for the SteelHead
  • Auto-Discovery Protocol
  • Auto-Discovery and Firewall Considerations
  • Multiple In-Path Discovery Behavior
  • Controlling Optimization
  • Controlling Optimization Configuration Examples
  • Fixed-Target In-Path Rules
  • Best Practices for SteelHead Deployments