[squid-users] [ext] Netdb. state too big

[Ralf Hildebrandt]

> It is most useful for peer connections where the peer selection
> algorithm directly depends on the RTT times.

Like reverse proxies?
 
> It is also used with persistent connection selection as a small
> optimization to prioritize faster connections to be selected for re-use
> rather than slower connections. This makes a big difference for servers
> operating behind an IP load balancer.
> 
> This feature is always an optional one. In absence of NetDB RTT data
> algorithms using it assume that all TCP connections are equally fast.

In a "normal" proxy setup (users are behind 4 proxies which connect
them to the Internet), does use of Netdb make sense?

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