Re: How to get Squid to not Cache address space

Brian wrote:
>
> On Sun, 11 Jul 1999, Henrik Nordstrom wrote:
>
> > Brian wrote:
> >
> > > I would like to have squid *not* cache any of our own address space. I
> > > have read the FAQ, but can't seem to get this to work.
> >
> > The no_cache tag only denies further caching of matching content. Any
> > objects already in your cache will be served as hits regardless of any
> > no_cache settings.
> >
> > You have two options:
> > 1. Purge the offending objects from your cache using the PURGE method.
> > 2. Start from a clean cache.
>
> Ok, thanks henrik.

Possibly a quicker alternative: Set a refresh_pattern for your internal
objects (matching assorted hostnames, perhaps) with very short times (a
minute or so), restart squid, let it decide that all of those objects
are stale.

Caveat: Haven't tried it myself. Just guessing off the wall.

D
Received on Sun Jul 11 1999 - 18:23:57 MDT