This guide describes the Cisco WAN and application optimization solution. The guide provides detailed technical information about the design and implementation of the solution. The WAN and application optimization solution combines Cisco products and technologies to deliver solutions to specific WAN and application optimization challenges. This guide helps its readers understand these challenges, and design and implement networking infrastructures to meet the challenges. | 111I1111 CISCO. WAN AND APPLICATION OPTIMIZATION SOLUTION GUIDE Document Version April 2008 Cisco Systems Inc. 170 West Tasman Drive San Jose CA 95134-1706 USA http Tel 408 526-4000 800 553-NETS 6387 Fax 408 526-4100 Cisco WAN and Application Optimization Solution Guide Abstract This guide describes the Cisco WAN and application optimization solution. The guide provides detailed technical information about the design and implementation of the solution. The WAN and application optimization solution combines Cisco products and technologies to deliver solutions to specific WAN and application optimization challenges. This guide helps its readers understand these challenges and design and implement networking infrastructures to meet the challenges. Key Technologies Application optimization network monitoring traffic classification WAN optimization Target Audience Technical personnel who design and implement enterprise networks. ALL DESIGNS SPECIFICATIONS STATEMENTS INFORMATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS COLLECTIVELY DESIGNS IN THIS MANUAL ARE PRESENTED AS IS WITH ALL FAULTS. CISCO AND ITS SUPPLIERS DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT OR ARISING FROM A COURSE OF DEALING USAGE OR TRADE PRACTICE. IN NO EVENT SHALL CISCO OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION LOST PROFITS OR LOSS OR DAMAGE TO DATA ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE DESIGNS EVEN IF CISCO OR ITS SUPPLIERS HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. THE DESIGNS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. USERS ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR APPLICATION OF THE DESIGNS. THE DESIGNS DO NOT CONSTITUTE THE TECHNICAL OR OTHER PROFESSIONAL ADVICE OF CISCO ITS SUPPLIERS OR PARTNERS. USERS SHOULD CONSULT THEIR OWN TECHNICAL ADVISORS BEFORE IMPLEMENTING THE DESIGNS. RESULTS MAY VARY DEPENDING ON FACTORS NOT .