Chapter 10. Squid in Intercept Mode

In previous chapters, we have learned about using Squid in the forward proxy and accelerator or reverse proxy modes. In this chapter, we are going to learn about configuring Squid in the intercept (or transparent) mode. We'll learn about Squid's behavior in the intercept mode and also the basic configuration required for achieving interception caching.

In this chapter, we shall discuss:

• Interception caching

• Advantages of running Squid in the intercept mode

• Problems with the intercept mode

• Diverting HTTP traffic to Squid

• Implementing interception caching

So let's get started...