squid as Web proxy server in linux world
 

dear gurus

i am new to squid web proxy world

we want to complete replace isa 2000 microsoft by squid proxy server. the role of server is simple as regular proxy server.

using rhel5, but when i enter into squid proxy world i found tons of parameters, and stuff to read. and optimization and performance tuning needed.

can someone advise, which is best suitable proxy squid, there is regular,transparent

i need to define 2 rules, 1 for office hours internet let say 10 hours, 1 for 24 hours internet, where certain people comes in 10 hours and some in 24 hours group

also can some one suggest is there any no GUI control from web broswer or linux machine itself we can define control access list?

any recommended articles, sample example files appreciated also

regards
salim

this may help you

http://wiki.squid-cache.org/SquidFaq


for configuration:

http://wiki.squid-cache.org/SquidFaq/ConfiguringSquid

for ACL etc:

http://wiki.squid-cache.org/SquidFaq/SquidAcl

dear sir good day salam

great to hear this, is it advisable to change port from 3128 to port 8080 for clients, any risk, security

what security measurement adviseable like firewall,selinux, or antivirus,antispam.

thanks
regards