There are essentially two ways to deploy BranchCache:

* Dedicating a machine at a remote office to serve cached content. This is more appropriate for larger companies with good-sized branch offices, with both the resources and administrative expertise to care for a server-class machine in remote locations. This is the most secure configuration as well.

* Using peer caching among all clients in a remote office. This is the best fit for very small offices in businesses that don't have the time or resources to manage servers in various locations. Essentially this makes each client a cache server, hearkening to the days of peer-to-peer networking. Still, it's a cost effective solution assuming all clients are running Windows 7.

Here's how to set up BranchCache in HTTP caching mode:

1. Open Server Manager.