Check cached objects properties

This article describes how to check if an object is cached by Symantec Blue Coat ProxySG and its current properties.

Prerequisites

1. ICAP is setup with Blue Coat.
2. Blue Coat caching is enabled (default).
   • See: 4.4.2.5 Disable Symantec Blue Coat ProxySG caching

Step-by-step guide

Use the following syntax to check if an object is in cache:

https://<proxyip>:8082/CE/Info/<protocol name,

e.g. http>/<url without the protocol specification, e.g. without http://>

Example: The check if the following object is in the cache: http://www.bluecoat.com/sites/default/themes/bc_pandemonium/css/docviewer.css

Enter the following in the browser: https://1.2.3.4:8082/CE/Info/http/www.bluecoat.com/sites/default/themes/bc_pandemonium/css/docviewer.css

If the object is in the cache, you will obtain a table providing details on the cached object such as:

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