Optimize Your Helix Core Performance Over Slow Connections.
Helix Core Proxy Server (P4P) provides fast, local access to versioned files at remote sites. P4P gives users:
- Improved file access operations in locations with limited network resources
- Efficient caching of repository files at remote offices during syncs
- Seamless elimination of repeated transfers to and from the central server
Lower Overhead. Lighter Shared Load.
P4P offloads file transfer work from Helix Core, while also giving versioned files to build farms and other automated processes. P4P offers:
- Minimal configuration and maintenance with no backups
- Transparency for users with no additional licensing costs
- Simplicity that lets organizations deploy multiple proxies
How to Set Up Helix Core Proxy Servers
Watch this brief tutorial video to learn how to use Helix Core Proxy Server (P4P) to offload file transfer work to a proxy server.
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FAQs
Want to know more about proxy servers?
A proxy server acts as an intermediary between clients who need resources from other servers. A client connects to the proxy server and requests information, such as files. Then, the proxy server evaluates and simplifies the request.
Unlike a typical server, a proxy server can often be a less capable machine. The CPU and memory don’t need to be any larger than the product machine. The main thing it needs is disk space.
Proxies were invented to add structure and boundaries to distributed systems.
Yes. Helix Core Proxy Server (P4P) is free for standard users of Helix Core. P4P is not available for Helix Core Cloud.
For more documentation on setting up Helix Core proxy servers, please refer to Helix Core Server Administrator Guide.
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