Proxy VS Reverse Proxy

1. What is a Proxy?

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  Definition: A proxy acts as an intermediary between clients on a network and the internet, essentially serving as a middleman for data exchange.


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  Function: It retrieves data on behalf of clients, enhancing security and performance by controlling and optimizing traffic flow.


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  Use case: Consider a corporate network with multiple computers accessing the internet. A proxy server sits between these computers and the internet, intercepting requests and fetching data on their behalf.

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  • Enhanced security through …

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