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Reverse Proxy

A Reverse Proxy server is a type of proxy server that typically sits behind the firewall in a private network and directs client requests to the appropriate backend server. It provides an additional level of security by hiding the server related details like IP Address to clients. It is also known as server side proxy.

Common Uses:

  • Load balancing
  • Web acceleration
  • Security and anonymity

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