What is the Local Caching Server (LCS)?
• The Local Caching Server (LCS) is a system that increases the testing capacity of schools by optimizing the use of the external Internet bandwidth available to the school during testing. • To start using the Local Caching Server you must first install the LCS software in a local school server and configure each of the CAL end clients to use the caching server. Learn more and download the LCS. –> LCS. • What are the benefits of using the LCS? • Enables efficient utilization of local school bandwidth by caching test data locally. • Allows students to continue testing by caching their responses locally in case of any connectivity issues to CAL central servers. • Click this link for information on whether the LCS will benefit your school. –> benefit your school. • How do I know if I need to install the LCS? • For many schools, the simple set up without the LCS works fine. But for some schools that have limited bandwidth and need to test large number of students simultaneously, the LCS
