SpeedBoost: Cache Server for ISP

I'm seeking an experienced professional to develop a cache server that will primarily enhance the online experience for my Internet Service Provider (ISP) company's clients. This server will play a crucial role in speeding up internet service by caching HTTP and HTTPS content, thus improving our users' internet speed, reducing bandwidth usage, and ultimately, enriching the user experience. Our goal is to support an environment with more than 500 concurrent users without compromising on speed or quality of service. **Main Objectives:** - Improve website loading speeds - Reduce overall bandwidth consumption - Enhance the browsing and streaming experience for users **Key Requirements:** - **Experience with Cache Servers:** Proven track record in designing and implementing cache servers. - **Knowledge of HTTP and HTTPS Caching:** Deep understanding of protocols and methods to effectively cache different types of content. - **Scalability Expertise:** Ability to create solutions that can support more than 500 concurrent users and scale as our user base grows. - **Content Specialization:** Skill in caching a wide array of content, including video streaming, web pages, and downloadable files, is essential. - **Performance Optimization:** Expertise in deploying strategies that significantly enhance speed and reduce server load. **Ideal Skills and Experience:** - Experience in network administration and server management. - Strong background in ISP-based cache solutions or equivalent. - Knowledge of content delivery networks (CDNs) and how they integrate with cached content. - Familiarity with software and tools specific to cache management and performance monitoring. - Problem-solving skills, with a focus on high availability and redundancy to ensure uninterrupted service for users. This project requires a freelancer who can not only tackle the technical aspects of building an effective cache server but also contribute to strategic decisions on content prioritization and caching methods to achieve maximum efficiency and user satisfaction.