To deliver the CiscoFlow architecture, we've added new Accelerated Server Load Balancing capabilities to the Catalyst 6000 switch, allowing service providers to offer load balancing services at throughputs of up to 16G bps. In addition, Cisco's DistributedDirector and LocalDirctor now work together with switches and routers to enable both global and localized server selection for optimal content delivery.

Cisco CacheEngine 505 and 550 are two network elements that localize content delivery by transparently caching for the same content. Cisco ContentFlow architecture also uses Cisco's PIX Firewall and Intrusion Detection Services to provide the robust level of security required for today's Web hosting services.

Business Cases

• Business Models for Hosting and Content
  Business Case. Defines hosting services accelerated by Cisco Content Networking and content delivery network technologies. Includes market research and a return-on-investment (ROI) example.

• Business Models for Web and Application
  Defines web and application hosting--discusses market and technology drivers,service provider opportunities, target markets, & other related topics.

Profiles

• Balancing The Load At Genuity
  Genuity is responsible for the infrastructure behind some of the most complex and successful online e-business solutions. Genuity maintains its own Tier 1 backbone and a portfolio of peering relationships to deliver fast, reliable hosting services.

White Papers

• Content-Delivery Networks for Hosting Services
  Technical service description. Defines the Cisco solution to enable service providers to build content delivery networks.