What is a Reverse Proxy? Introduction to Proxy servers
A reverse proxy is a server that is placed on the server side and directs the requests from the
clients to the main servers. In large databases, we usually have multiple servers that need a
kind of management to direct the coming requests to the appropriate server that contains the
proper data for the client’s request. Reverse proxies are typically implemented to help increase
security, performance, and reliability.
In this article, we will first see what a proxy server is and then take a look at the different kinds of
proxy servers. Afterward, we will focus on the reverse proxy, its pros, and cons, and see when and
where we need to use the proxy servers. If you are new to IT and want to learn more about
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What is a Proxy server?
Oftentimes, when we talk about a proxy server, we are referring to the f...