Q & A (Question with Answer)
1) What is prox & Reverse Proxies: Web Proxies A proxy server is a gateway for users to the Web at large. Users configure the proxy in their browser settings, and all HTTP requests are routed via the proxy. Proxies are typically operated by ISPs and network administrators, and serve several purposes: for example, to speed access to the Web by caching pages fetched, so that popular pages don't have to be re-fetched for every user who views them. to enable controlled access to the web for users behind a firewall. to filter or transform web content. Reverse Proxies A reverse proxy is a gateway for servers, and enables one web server to provide content from another transparently. As with a standard proxy, a reverse proxy may serve to improve performance of the web by caching; this is a simple way to mirror a website. Loadbalancing a heavy-duty application, or protecting a vulnerable one, are other common usages.