HTML compression

You should consider HTML compression if you have users who are connected to Sterling Selling and Fulfillment Foundation over high latency or low bandwidth network links. HTML compression can reduce the size of the HTML pages by up to 85%.

Currently, the Sterling Selling and Fulfillment Foundation Console UIs have been tested with F5 Big-IP v9 as an off-board HTML compression engine.

If you were to use a Big-IP, you should be aware of the following Big-IP specific configuration requirements in the HTTP Profile configuration tab:

We recognize that there are other HTML compression technologies available including Apache deflate module and Juniper DX application acceleration devices. Please keep in mind that we have, to date, only tested against the F5 Big-IP v9.

Please also keep in mind that the compression is only certified for the Application Console. The Applications Manager and the System Management Console do not support compression. The VT220 terminal screens are small and should not require compression.