Proxy
A proxy is an intermediary between client and server. Forward proxies mask the client (e.g. in corporate networks); reverse proxies protect and relieve servers (e.g. nginx in front of applications). Proxies can cache, filter and load-balance.
A proxy is an intermediary between client and server. Forward proxies mask the client (e.g. in corporate networks); reverse proxies protect and relieve servers (e.g. nginx in front of applications). Proxies can cache, filter and load-balance.