BranchCache a new feature of Microsoft is designed to give a platform to the needs of businesses with branch offices. BranchCache having catching capabilities for both client and server enables Windows servers to automatically retrieve and distribute local copies of files being accessed remotely by Windows 7 clients. It will make a remote connection from branch office like a local area network. BranchCache will boost network responsiveness associated with centralized applications, when it comes down to access and request generated from remote offices.

BranchCache

Advantages of BranchCache:

• BranchCache can improve the performance of web browsers and many other applications (such as Internet Explorer, Windows Media and more) using one of the protocols like HTTP and HTTPS.
• It can deliver both distributed and hosted cache (It is associated with a Windows 7 client and Windows Server 2008 R2 machines).
• BranchCache having new technology in both Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7 enables the IT professional to reduce bandwidth utilization and increase user productivity.